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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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Shoreline Management (2023)

Submitted by Spokane Area in April 2023.

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The Shoreline Management Act was one of the first environmental laws passed in the state and came about from a citizens’ initiative.
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Earth Day 2020

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Call to Action on the WI State Budget

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Submitted by Wisconsin in June 2019.

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Environmental Issues

Submitted by Schenectady County in June 2024.

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The League of Women Voters of Schenectady County Supports the protection of environmental resources, land, water and air in Schenectady County.
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LWV's Work with Urgent Social Justice Issues

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Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2024.

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To achieve the League's vision of a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate, LWV advocates on issues like voting rights as

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Take Action Today: Urge your Senator to Vote YES on the Climate Bill

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Submitted by Connecticut in May 2024.

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The Climate Bill passed the State House, now on to the Senate! Please contact your State Senator by Wednesday and urge them to vote YES on HB 5004: An Act Concerning the Implementation of Certain Climate Change Measures. This Climate Bill is a crucial step toward obtaining a safe and healthy climate.

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Take Action on the Climate Crisis

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Submitted by Connecticut in April 2024.

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We must protect our planet from the physical, economic, and public health effects of climate change. Contact your legislators by the end of the day Wednesday and urge them to support HB 5004: An Act Concerning the Implementation of Certain Climate Change Measures. HB 5004 is a crucial step toward obtaining a safe and healthy climate. We need the Connecticut General Assembly to bring the bill to the House floor and vote YES.

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Hearings on Comprehensive PFAS BAN ACTS of 2024: Email your Legislators!

Submitted by Rhode Island in March 2024.

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The bills enact the Comprehensive PFAS Ban Act of 2024, prohibiting the intentional addition of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances of PFAS in products offered for sale or manufactured in the state as of January 1, 2027.

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Delaware County Environmental Clearinghouse

Environmental Clearing House

Submitted by Central Delaware County in January 2024.

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The League of Women Voters of Delaware County has developed a Delaware County Environmental Clearinghouse www.envirodelco.org as a central repository for the collection, classification, and distribution of information regarding environmental issues, projects, studies, articles, etc. for Delaware County, PA.

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Delaware County Environmental Clearinghouse

Environmental Clearing House

Submitted by Delaware County ILO in January 2024.

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The League of Women Voters of Delaware County has developed a Delaware County Environmental Clearinghouse www.envirodelco.org as a central repository for the collection, classification, and distribution of information regarding environmental issues, projects, studies, articles, etc. for Delaware County, PA.

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