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The Environment

Finalized Clean Power Plan Outlines Key Ways to Stop Climate Change (Blog)

The Clean Power Plan is the biggest and most ambitious action the U.S. has ever taken to tackle climate change. Read on for just a few key parts of the plan.

League Advocates for Continued Funding to Restore the Great Lakes (Legal Document)

The League joined other coalition partners in sending a letter to the Office of Management and Budget requesting continued funding for Great Lakes restoration priorities.

BREAKING NEWS: EPA Announces Final Carbon Regulation (Blog)

The EPA has released its Clean Power Plan, the first ever limit on carbon pollution from power plants. Sign our thank you card to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy and President Obama!

Landmark Clean Power Plan Will Save Lives, Protect Environment (Press Release)

Today, the U.S. Environmental Agency (EPA) unveiled its long-awaited Clean Power Plan (CPP). Elisabeth MacNamara, president of the League of Women Voters of the U.S., issued the following statement praising the plan.

White House Holds Summit on Climate Change and Public Health (Blog)

The Summit brought together White House officials, health professionals, academics, and other stakeholders to provide communities with the tools to protect public health in the face of climate change.

League Urges Senators to Oppose S. 1324 (Legal Document)

The League joined other environmental partners on a letter to the U.S. Senate opposing S. 1324. The legislation introduced by Senator Capito (R-WV) would dismantle the Clean Air Act and block the EPA's Clean Power Plan.

League Opposes S. 1324 Senator Capito’s “Polluter Protection Act" (Legal Document)

The League sent a letter to the U.S. Senate opposing S. 1324 sponsored by Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV). The “Polluter Protection Act” will protect big polluters by blocking the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Power Plan. Members of the LWVUS Lobby Corps will be visiting Senate offices to discuss this legislation.

Protecting our Environment from Fracking (Blog)

The League is encouraging Congress to pass five pieces of legislation, known as the Frack Pack, that seek to keep our air and water safe while holding big polluters responsible for fracking.

Put the Market to Work to Fight Climate Change (Blog)

By putting a price on carbon emissions, we can encourage companies to reduce their emissions and use market forces to fight the biggest contributor to climate change.

Celebrate Earth Day by Taking Action (Blog)

Earth Day is just one day each year, but we can work every day to protect our planet. Tell Congress to stand up for the planet and support the work of the EPA to fight climate change, protect public health and grow our economy!