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.

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

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 Senators to cosponsor the bill if they haven't already.

Submitted by Connecticut in April 2021.

Action Alerts

Action on the BOTTLE BILL is needed now. This bill would make redemption more convenient, reduce litter and lower costs to municipalities and taxpayers by diverting more recyclable materials from municipal waste. Ask Finance Committee Members to pass it out of committee and ask your legislators to cosponsor the bill if they haven't already.

Committee Hearing for the Bottle Bill - SB 1037: An Act Concerning Solid Waste Management

Submitted by Connecticut in March 2021.

Action Alerts

On Wednesday, March 31, the Environment Committee will vote on SB 1037: An Act Concerning Solid Waste Management, the vehicle for this year’s Bottle Bill. Ask Committee Members to pass it out of committee.

The New Climate War

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in March 2021.

News

The Fight to Take Back Our Planet

By Michael E. Mann

Public Hearing for SB 1037: An Act Concerning Solid Waste Management

Submitted by Connecticut in March 2021.

Action Alerts

The Environment Committee has released SB 1037: An Act Concerning Solid Waste Management, the vehicle for this year’s Bottle Bill. The Public Hearing is scheduled for Friday, March 19.

Climate Webinar a major success

Over 60 people attended our panel discussion/webinar on January 27, 2021 on Facing Climate Change Together, with Cathe Shetzline as Moderator.

Many thanks to the informative and engaging panelists from three member towns and several organizations:

Issues Briefing 2021

Submitted by Aurora Area in February 2021.

Event Date:

Feb 20 2021 09:00 am to 12:45 pm

ONE STEP AT A TIME: The Path to Real and Enduring Change

Get Briefed! Be prepared so you can make yourself heard.

Issues Briefing 2021 - Day 2

Submitted by Aurora Area in January 2021.

Event Date:

Feb 27 2021 09:00 am to 12:45 pm

ONE STEP AT A TIME: The Path to Real and Enduring Change

Get Briefed! Be prepared so you can make yourself heard.

Submitted by South San Mateo County in January 2021.

Event Date:

Jan 13 2021 10:00 am to Jan 14 2021 09:45 am

Please find more information and registration for the event in the attached flyer.

Take action with the league of women voter national issues

Submitted by Marblehead in September 2020.

Action Alerts

Get involved! There are many ways to have your voice heard by elected officials and policy makers. Choose what's important to you and take action today. Democracy is not a spectator sport.

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Serving LWV's Local Leagues

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

Environment

Environment

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

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

Committee Hearing for the Bottle Bill - SB 1037: An Act Concerning Solid Waste Management

The New Climate War

Public Hearing for SB 1037: An Act Concerning Solid Waste Management

Facing Climate Change Together: What’s Happening in Hingham, Cohasset and Hull?

Climate Webinar a major success

Issues Briefing 2021

Issues Briefing 2021 - Day 2

Bay Vision Symposium: The Power of Plants Will Protect the Bay

Marblehead Citizens Take Action on US League of Women Voter Priorities

Get involved! There are many ways to have your voice heard by elected officials and policy makers. Choose what's important to you and take action today. Democracy is not a spectator sport.

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