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The Environment

Join the League for the Largest Climate Change Rally in History! (Blog)

President Obama underscored the urgent need to address climate change in his inaugural addr

Let’s get a State of the Union BINGO for LWV policy priorities! (Blog)

Next Tuesday, February 12th, President Obama will deliver his annual State of the Union (SOTU) address, which will outline his key priorities for the year and second term in office.

New League Ad Urges Obama Action on Climate (Press Release)

Spirit of the Islands Key to President Obama’s Legacy on Climate Change

LEAGUE PUSHES OBAMA ON CLIMATE CHANGE (Press Release)

Today, the League of Women Voters sent a letter urging President Obama, to takes steps to lead the world in the face of the greatest environmental challenge of our generation: climate change.

New Soot Standard: Very Important Win for Public Health and Environment (Press Release)

The EPA released air quality standards for fine particles that come from power plants, oil refineries, and more. The new rule is intended to protect against asthma attacks, lung disease, and more.

RECORD 3 MILLION COMMENTS IN SUPPORT OF EPA’S CARBON POLLUTION STANDARD DEMONSTRATES AMERICANS’ SUPPORT FOR CURBING CLIMATE CHANGE (Press Release)

A broad coalition of groups supporting clean air announced the collection of 3 million public comments in support of national standards to limit dangerous industrial carbon pollution from new power plants.

6600 Montanans Chime in on Carbon Pollution (News Clips)

“Nancy Detrick, president of the Montana League of Women Voters says it's not surprising so many people wanted to have a say. ‘It just shows that people here in Montana are concerned about the clean air, and also public health.’”

Thank YOU for Telling the EPA to Protect People, Not Polluters! (Blog)

Over 2 months ago, we asked you to submit comments to the EPA in support of their proposed regulation to limit carbon pollution from new power plants. We surpassed TWO million comments!

MORE THAN 2 MILLION COMMENTS SUPPORTING EPA PROTECTIONS AGAINST CARBON POLLUTION AND CLIMATE CHANGE COLLECTED (Press Release)

The League and a broad coalition of groups supporting clean air safeguards announced they have collected more than two million comments in support of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Carbon Pollution Standard.

U.S. Senate Rejects Threat to Clean Air Act (Blog)

Last week we told you about an attempt by Senator Jim Inhofe and a vocal minority that would have eliminated an histo