Climate Change

League Comments on the National Environmental Policy Act (Legal Document)

The League submitted a its own comment letter and joined a coalition letter urging the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to withdraw proposed changes to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Global Climate Strike March: Attending one of the largest global protests in history (Blog)

We were proud to take part in one of the largest global protests in history. Children of all ages filled the lawn of the Capitol and the surrounding avenues, practicing their first amendment rights.

Leagues Step Up on Climate Action (Blog)

Guest authors Cathy Frischmann and Claudia Keith encourage Leagues to get involved in climate strike activities.

League Joins Comments Opposing Changes to Coastal Zone Management Act (Legal Document)

LWVUS and 87 organizations sent comments to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) regarding proposed rulemaking for procedural changes to the Coastal Zone Management Act (CMZA).

League Urges Support for HR 9, the Climate Action Now Act (Legal Document)

The League and coalition partners support passage of HR 9, the Climate Action Now Act.

League Submits Amicus Brief in Juliana v. US (Legal Document)

The League submitted a brief to the 9th Circuit in the case of Juliana v. US.

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (Blog)

League joins over 600 Organizations urging support for bold climate action (Legal Document)

League urges Congress to propose bold legislation addressing climate change.

The League Urges Trump Administration to Acknowledge the Impact of Climate Change (Press Release)

Two Climate Reports, One Conclusion: "It’s happening. It’s now." (Blog)

A United Nations special report and the US National Climate Assessment confirm: climate change is worsening.