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Climate Change

League Supports Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2021 (Legal Document)

LWVUS endorsed the reintroduction of the Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2021.

5 Issues President Biden Must Address Before Congress (Blog)

This Wednesday, April 28, President Biden will make his first speech before Congress. We’ve compiled a list of topics that we consider crucial in steering the US towards a path of recovery, both from the pandemic and from other forms of turmoil. 

Celebrating Earth Day by Fighting For Our Children’s Health (Blog)

This year on Earth Day, the League continues our fight to protect those affected by climate change, by joining Our Children’s Trust and more than 70 organizations in endorsing the Children’s Fundamental Climate Rights and Recovery Resolution. 

Redistricting Watch: We Fight for Fair Maps Because We Care About Environmental Justice (Blog)

Fair maps help residents as they seek to elect representatives who take their concerns, like clean water, seriously, who will work to clean up current pollution and prevent more from occurring.

A Threat to America’s Wetlands: Center for Biological Diversity et al. v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (Blog)

A December 2020 decision from the EPA handed permit approval rights to the state of Florida, allowing the state to approve wetland projects without EPA review.  Environmental groups argue that this decision is disastrous for the environment.

LWV Statement on Climate Executive Orders (Press Release)

The League of Women of the United States president Dr. Deborah Ann Turner issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s Executive Orders on Climate Change.

League Endorses RECLAIM Act (Legal Document)

LWVUS sent a letter of support endorsing Senator Manchin’s Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More (RECLAIM) Act to recover and reinvest in Appalachian communities. 

LWVUS Endorses Children’s Fundamental Rights and Climate Recovery Resolution (Legal Document)

LWVUS stood with Members of Congress and the Children’s Fundamental Rights and Climate Recovery Resolution as it was introduced on September 23, 2020.

League Urges Congressional Support for H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act (Legal Document)

The League joined a letter with other environmental partners in support of H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act. This legislation is a bold infrastructure plan that will transform our transportation systems, transition the nation to cleaner sources of energy,  invest in clean and safe water, protect workers, preserve nature, and address the challenges from a changing climate to our communities.

Celebrating 50 Years of Earth Day (Blog)

2020 marks 50 years of celebrating Earth Day, a day meant to generate action to protect the planet.