Hear from the people who power the fight for a healthy planet and a healthy democracy. Activists, policymakers, and LCV members and staff share their insights and experiences from our communities to the halls of Congress.
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Apr 28, 2026Juneteenth is a celebration of Black freedom, and as we continue to fight for racial justice and equity, we recognize that these goals cannot be accomplished without also fighting for environmental justice. The Biden-Harris administration is committed to advancing racial and environmental justice through the Justice40 Initiative, with historic investments in clean energy and infrastructure flowing to communities historically overburdened by pollution.
Every week, we round up five of the best good climate news stories we're celebrating. This week we cover construction on an offshore wind hub for NYC, record investments in clean energy, Maryland's executive order to address climate change, new EPA guidance to protect aquatic ecosystems, and an Illinois plan to meet its decarbonization goals.
Every week, we round up five of the best good climate news stories we're celebrating. This week we cover restored wetland protections in Colorado, federal investments in public lands and conservation, a commitment to cutting food waste, the release of the Climate Capital Guidebook, and Mexico's election of a climate scientist as its next president.
Elena Gaona, Chispa's Communications Director, relates her experience participating in the White House's recent Roundtable on Latino Economic Empowerment Through Climate Action. The roundtable highlighted the monumental opportunity to bring the Latine community into a new green economy with good-paying jobs, lower household costs, healthier communities and a healthier planet.
The proposed monument features abundant wildlife, outdoor recreation opportunities, and solar and wind energy facilities. LCV's America Fitzpatrick and Leah Donahey visited the region with a coalition advocating for the monument's designation while challenging traditional concepts of conservation.
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