Advancing Policy
Celebrating Earth Day: a Brief History and a Roundup of New Wins for People and the Planet
Apr 22, 2024
An open letter signed by 70 mayors from 29 states and Washington DC declaring their support for protecting 30 percent of the nation’s lands, waters, and ocean by 2030 was released by the League of Conservation Voters. The bipartisan letter emphasizes the importance of locally-led conservation efforts following President Joe Biden and state and local leaders’ commitments to 30 by 30.