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.

Gainesville Sun Op-Ed Article: Climate change responses must rest on principles of environmental justice

Submitted by Alachua County in August 2021.

News

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.

Submitted by Alachua County in July 2021.

Blog Post

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.

Submitted by The Cooperstown Area in July 2021.

Public Statement

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

Submitted by Alachua County in June 2021.

Blog Post

June 15, 2021

Net Energy Metering: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in June 2021.

News

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.

Do You Want to Reduce Your Use of Plastics? Ban SUP Refill Is a Store You Will Want to Visit!

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in June 2021.

News

Submitted by Connecticut in May 2021.

Action Alerts

Action on the BOTTLE BILL is needed now: Call your State Senator before 1:00PM on Wednesday June 2nd. This bill would save municipalities and taxpayers money by diverting more recyclable materials from municipal waste, create jobs, make redemption more convenient, and reduce litter.

Submitted by Connecticut in May 2021.

Action Alerts

Action on the BOTTLE BILL is needed now: Call your State Senator. This bill would save municipalities and taxpayers money by diverting more recyclable materials from municipal waste, create jobs, make redemption more convenient, and reduce litter.

Submitted by Connecticut in May 2021.

Action Alerts

Submitted by Connecticut in April 2021.

Action Alerts

Action on the BOTTLE BILL is needed now. This bill would save municipalities and taxpayers money by diverting more recyclable materials from municipal waste, create jobs, make redemption more convenient, and reduce litter. Ask your legislators to vote "yes" and to cosponsor the bill if they haven't already.

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Gainesville Sun Op-Ed Article: Climate change responses must rest on principles of environmental justice

President's Message, July 2021

Declaration of Climate Change Emergency

President's Message, June 2021

Net Energy Metering: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

Do You Want to Reduce Your Use of Plastics? Ban SUP Refill Is a Store You Will Want to Visit!

Don’t let the Senate trash the Bottle Bill (SB1037). Your Senator needs to hear from YOU, not the big beverage companies.

Tell your Senator IT'S TIME FOR A VOTE ON THE BOTTLE BILL, SB 1037.

Contact your Senator for the Bottle Bill - SB 1037: An Act Concerning Solid Waste Management

Bottle Bill - SB 1037: An Act Concerning Solid Waste Management

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