Environment

Environment

As citizens of the world we must protect our planet from the physical, economic and public health effects of climate change while also providing pathways to economic prosperity.

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The League's Environmental Quality/Climate Change Committee (EQ) studies and acts on environmental issues related to land, air, water, energy, waste, climate change, sustainability, and biodiversity. 

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Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of Santa Monica submitted the following public comments regarding 

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Dear Members,

There is a lot going on as we move through these dog days of summer.

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The League of Women Voters of Alachua County supported the Gainesville City Commission’s 2018 commitment to 100% renewable energy and its 2019 Proclamation of a Climate Emergency. League members, like others in the community, recognized the potential health, economic, quality of life, and social and environmental justice benefits of a rapid transition from fossil to renewable energy.

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July 16, 2021

Fellow League Members,

Summer is quickly moving along. I hope all of you are relaxing a bit but also keeping up with League issues.

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Whereas, an environmental condition adversely affecting Earth and its inhabitants once referred to as “climate change” has advanced to become a climate emergency including:

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June 15, 2021

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Since we had our solar system installed last year, whenever I can’t find my husband, I know where to look. He’s gazing at the electric meter outside our house, checking to see which way the arrow is facing.

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