California was the first of several states to establish their own strong protections decades ago, and has stood as a national and often global leader on clean air rules.
This year, in legislatures and governors’ offices across the country, we have already seen champions announce ambitious new plans and seek to “Trump-proof” climate goals. In the memo below we’ve laid out new state level clean energy legislation, proposed public transportation and electric vehicle investments, and actions taken to hold the biggest polluters accountable.
LCV and California Environmental Voters celebrate President Biden's conservation achievements and the designation of the Chuckwalla and Sáttítla Highlands National Monuments in California.
Today, after President Biden announced new climate targets for the U.S. Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to reduce net emissions by 61-66 percent below 2005 levels in 2035 and the U.S. Climate Alliance of Governors announced new collective pollution reduction targets, state organizations from around the country weighed in to celebrate and stand ready to meet these new commitments.
LCV commends the Biden-Harris administration for their efforts this week to uplift Tribal voices and heritage.
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