Each month, LCV shares five stories about the impact of our work. This month, we’re excited to highlight the LCV Action Fund endorsement of VP Harris, Vermont’s recent 100% clean energy commitment, federal climate resilience investments, rural clean energy and environmental justice progress, and Chesapeake Bay protections.

"I’ve found my community where people love me, but these people are on the front lines of the climate crisis and environmental injustice." Three young activists share their insights on the connection between a safe climate and LGBTQ+ rights, their unique experiences fighting for justice in both movements, and their hopes for the future.

Juneteenth 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.

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.

In response to EPA’s announcement regarding new carbon pollution standards for coal fired and new natural gas power plants, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Steam Electric Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELG’s), and Coal Combustion Residuals (coal ash), the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) released the following statement from President of League of Conservation Voters, Gene Karpinski

The connection between environmental and disability policy is critical, and often overlooked. As climate change fueled disasters are on the rise, LCV and Disability Victory highlight how disability equity is critical for disaster preparedness and response.

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.