The League of Women Voters has been at the forefront of the environmental protection movement for decades, consistently supporting legislation to preserve our nation’s natural resources and protect our public health.
Global climate change threatens the integrity of the earth's climate system and there is a need to act without delay to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Issues for Emphasis are adopted by our grassroots members during biennial Conventions at the national, state and regional level. The local League adopts issues for emphasis known as Program Priorities at an annual membership meeting.