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Advancing Policy
Sep 24, 2024
Protecting Democracy: Ahead of the 2024 Election, A Look at Key Progress in the States

We cannot have a healthy environment without a thriving democracy, and states are at the frontline for attacks against democratic values. LCV's state affiliates have played a crucial role in these key victories so far this year to protect voting rights and fair elections.

Sep 24, 2024
Collage with a man smiling at a voting booth in the foreground with kids playing soccer, solar panels and windmills, and a mountain landscape in the background.
Advancing Policy
Aug 8, 2024
The Inflation Reduction Act Turns Two! The Climate, Justice, and Jobs Achievements that Live in Our Brains Rent Free

The Biden-Harris administration’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the world’s largest-ever investment in climate and clean energy, is turning two! We’re looking back at the three most iconic achievements from the last two years of historic climate progress.

Aug 8, 2024
President Biden and Vice President Harris wearing party hats in front of a background of solar panels, wind turbines, and confetti.
Advancing Policy
May 23, 2024
This AANHPI Heritage Month, LCV Celebrates AANHPI Environmental Champions in Congress

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) Heritage Month and to celebrate, we’re highlighting the work of AANHPI members of Congress and their contributions to historic federal climate action.

May 23, 2024
The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) stands in front of the U.S. Capitol Building.
Advancing Policy
May 14, 2024
The Biggest State Clean Energy Wins, and What’s Ahead for Climate Action in 2024

As historic levels of federal clean energy funding roll out across the country, state leaders are meeting the moment with clean energy policies of their own. See the highlights of the year so far and the next goals ahead, from clean energy investments to clean fuel standards to protections for frontline communities and more.

May 14, 2024
People rally for Clean Energy in Michigan
Advancing Policy
Apr 22, 2024
Celebrating Earth Day: a Brief History and a Roundup of New Wins for People and the Planet

A look at the Capitol Hill origins of Earth Day (and LCV) in 1970, and the abundance of federal climate action wins we’re celebrating today. From climate justice, to clean energy and transportation, to prioritizing healthy communities and conservation over polluters, the Biden-Harris administration is leading the way on climate progress.

Apr 22, 2024
A crowd of Earth Day marchers with a sign reading "Climate, Jobs, Justice" and the Capitol building visible in the background.
Advancing Policy
Jun 21, 2023
2023 Clean Energy for All Memo

In the first half of 2023, leaders across the country delivered on the “big green wave in the states”. Following last November’s election, state legislatures took advantage of President Biden’s affordable clean energy plan to enact ambitious, even landmark state clean energy laws. States have passed new legislation and rules that will grow clean energy manufacturing jobs and reduce energy costs for consumers.

Jun 21, 2023
Three workers installing solar panels