A Capitol Day for Environmental Advocates

Aug 9, 2012

It was a capitol day for dozens of environmental advocates. Read More >

CLCV Makes it Rain

Jul 13, 2012

Okay, CLCV can’t really make it rain. Considering the water problems California will be facing in the coming years, we wish we could. We’d probably even settle for making it drizzle. Read More >

Tom Adams to receive "Byron Sher" award for environmental leadership

Jun 25, 2012

Tom Adams is hands-down one of California’s most effective environmental leaders.

It's hard to imagine a more deserving recipient of the Byron Sher Lifetime Achievement Award, named for the legendary environmental champion and former state Senator who crafted some of California's -- and the nation's -- key environmental laws.

CLCV will present the award to Tom this week at our annual Environmental Leadership Awards gala. Read More >

Environmental Champ Brownley places in "Clean House Challenge"

Jun 22, 2012

Congratulations to California Congressional candidate Julia Brownley, one of three winners in the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund's "Clean House Challenge."

Pro-environment candidates Patrick Murphy (running in Florida) and Tammy Duckworth (running in Illinois) were also successful in the national contest, decided by popular vote, to determine which of ten worthy candidates would receive funds toward their campaigns for Congress. Read More >

A few voting tips as Election Day approaches

May 31, 2012

Still have your vote by mail ballot? Drop it off at your county election office or polling place. More voting tips inside. Read More >

Democracy For Polluters, By Polluters?

Mar 7, 2012

In 2010, the United States Supreme Court’s ruling in the Citizens United case opened the floodgates to unlimited spending by corporations in our elections. Shockingly, the court held that the First Amendment prohibited the government from restricting political expenditures by corporations. Read More >

National Environmental Scorecard: Did your member of Congress vote to protect or harm the environment?

Feb 7, 2012

Today, CLCV joined the national League of Conservation Voters (LCV) in releasing the 2011 National Environmental Scorecard. Read More >

CLCV Supports Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United

Jan 11, 2012

CLCV is proud to announce our support for a Constitutional Amendment to overturn the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United. Read More >

Eco-Resolutions for 2012

Jan 4, 2012

This week marks the first of the new year, and for many of us working to protect the environment, it's a time to think about not just talking the "green" talk, but walking the "green" walk.

Most New Year's resolutions are personal goals. Engaging in the annual exercise makes us ask ourselves: how can I make this year better than the last? How can I be a better person, a better citizen, a better friend, parent, son, daughter, or mentor? How can I live a better life than in the previous year? Read More >

 
 
 

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