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The Path to 100 Percent Renewable Energy

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in February 2022.

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November Thursday with the League Recap

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in November 2021.

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Green Building Leader Calls Carbon-Free Buildings a Key Global Warming Solution

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Gainesville Sun Op-Ed Article: UF should transition away from fossil fuels, not build new power plant

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Submitted by Alachua County in November 2021.

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The League of Women Voters of Alachua County is pleased that the University of Florida has stated a goal of being carbon neutral by 2025, but we wonder how a planned natural gas plant can go into operation and still meet the carbon-neutral goal.

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Why Don't We Build Electric Airplanes?

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Submitted by Southwest Santa Clara Valley in October 2021.

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Climate Change Task Force News, Oct/Nov 2021

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Submitted by Orange Coast in October 2021.

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Effective and Achievable Climate Action by Cities

By: Grace Winchell, LWVOC Climate Change Task Force

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GSEP at the Crossroads Webinar

GSEP at the Six Year Mark

Submitted by Westwood/ Walpole/ Dedham in October 2021.

Event Date: 
Oct 12 2021 12:00 pm
Event location: 

Zoom

In 2014, the Commonwealth embarked on the Gas System Enhancement Program (GSEP) - a plan to replace leaking fossil gas infrastructure.  This webinar provides important context for understanding the status of efforts to transition off foss

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Drive Clean with the League

Submitted by Stillwater in September 2021.

Event Date: 
Oct 20 2021 08:00 pm to 09:00 pm
Event location: 

Online via Zoom

LWV of California is partnering with Drive Clean to hold a virtual event about electric vehicles (EVs) and e-bikes.
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Drive Clean with the League

Submitted by Stillwater in September 2021.

Event Date: 
Oct 16 2021 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm
Event location: 

Online via Zoom

LWV of California is partnering with Drive Clean to hold a virtual event about electric vehicles (EVs) and e-bikes.
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Climate Change Task Force News, September 2021

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Submitted by Orange Coast in September 2021.

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My Electric Vehicle Shopping and Purchase

By: Paula Monroe, LWVOC Climate Change Task Force

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Transitioning Toward 100% Clean Energy

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Submitted by Alachua County in September 2021.

Event Date: 
Sep 25 2021 09:00 am

NAACP Alachua Environmental and Climate Justice Committee will host a virtual discussion on how Alachua County can transition toward 100% clean energy. LWVAC Natural Resource Committee Co-Chairs, Roberta Gastmeyer and Jay Rosenbek and LWVAC Local Issues Chair, Jeff Shapiro serve on this committee. All League members are invited and encouraged to attend.

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