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

Submitted by Connecticut in March 2021.

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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.

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

LWVH Climate Webinar

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: 

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Issues Briefing 2021

Submitted by Aurora Area in February 2021.

Event Date: 
02/20/2021 - 9:00am to 12:45pm

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

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

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Issues Briefing 2021 - Day 2

Submitted by Aurora Area in January 2021.

Event Date: 
02/27/2021 - 9:00am to 12:45pm

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

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

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

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Submitted by South San Mateo County in January 2021.

Event Date: 
01/13/2021 - 10:00am to 01/14/2021 - 9:45am

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

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Marblehead Citizens Take Action on US League of Women Voter Priorities

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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Climate

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More to come soon!

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Paradise Creek

Submitted by Moscow in August 2020.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Moscow supports community efforts of beautification and clean-up involving Paradise Creek and endorses immediate programs to keep the bridges and culverts clear and to end the dumping of trash and sewage in the creek.
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Parks

Submitted by Park Forest Area in June 2020.

Position

Continue monitoring park facilities in Park Forest.
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CLIMATE CHANGE COMMITTEE MISSION STATEMENT

Submitted by MASON COUNTY in June 2020.

Position

The LWVMC Climate Change Committee’s mission is to increase awareness of climate change and its projected impacts on our local economy, environment, and quality of life; to evaluate local, state, and national energy/climate change initiatives and legislation; and to coordinate with other organizations advocating for policies to lessen and forestall climate change impacts.
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