State Action

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Press Releases
Apr 9, 2025
States won’t stand for Trump’s attacks on their right to fight climate change and build affordable, clean energy

State elected leaders have the obligation to protect their constituents. President Trump’s extreme and unconstitutional executive order is yet another attempt to undermine local control and raise prices on everyday Americans to bailout big coal company CEOs.

Apr 9, 2025
Coal power plant emitting pollution smoke.
Press Releases
Dec 19, 2024
State organizations from across the country celebrate new climate targets

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.

Dec 19, 2024
Press Releases
Dec 5, 2024
2024 Clean Energy For All Report: Clean Energy Success in the States

In 2024, states continued to enact ambitious policies driving the U.S. transition to clean energy. In the League of Conservation Voters’ (LCV) latest annual Clean Energy For All: Clean Energy Success in the States report, we detail how 31 states made exciting clean energy progress in 2024 led by our affiliated organizations in the Conservation Voters Movement.

Dec 5, 2024
Press Releases
Nov 15, 2024
Massachusetts legislature sends major climate bill to Governor Healey’s desk

Yesterday, the Massachusetts legislature passed a landmark climate omnibus bill, reestablishing the state as a climate leader.

Nov 15, 2024
Press Releases
Oct 29, 2024
LCV Statement on Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Lease Sale
Oct 29, 2024
Offshore wind farm at the Port of Noshiro at sunset.
Press Releases
Sep 6, 2024
Major East Coast offshore wind announcements demonstrate rapid success and need for continued investment

This week, three major offshore wind announcements demonstrate the rapid growth and further potential of the industry.

Sep 6, 2024
Wind turbines off the coast of New York.
Press Releases
Jul 30, 2024
LCV Statements on Final Environmental Impact Statement for Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Project

New East Coast offshore wind development keeps the nation on the path to meet our clean energy goals.

Jul 30, 2024
Offshore wind farm at the Port of Noshiro at sunset.
Press Releases
Jun 28, 2024
LCV Applauds Biden Administration for Protecting 28 Million Acres in Alaska

The 57 million acres of D-1 Lands in Alaska encompass some of the largest intact landscapes left in the country, including essential habitat corridors, watersheds, river systems, and immense biodiversity. This action is another important step to cementing President Biden’s climate and conservation legacy.

Jun 28, 2024
Biden Administration Protecting 28 Million Acres in Alaska
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