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Aug 12, 2013
Calling out Climate Deniers

On August 13, we've got a little welcome home present for some of California's most extreme climate change deniers in Congress.

It's an award for California Congressmen Darrell Issa and Dana Rohrabacher for denying climate change science. I'm probably giving too much away, but I'll just say the physical award involves a mythical creature that most of us know does not exist.

It's an award that you or I would be embarrassed to receive. But you and I are interested in protecting future generations from the effects of climate change.

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Aug 12, 2013
It's Time for the Toxies!

Time to roll out the red carpet. It's the annual TOXIES!

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Jul 25, 2013
BPA ban: 2 years (and 2 kids) later

I'm a mom with two amazing children: my 2-year-old Finn and my 6-month-old Suzy. We just visited their pediatrician to check their weights, their heights, and to make sure that, despite my concerns, my toddler's tantrums are well within the "normal" range.

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Jul 16, 2013
Once again, sharks thank YOU

OK, sharks can't actually thank you. But we can. Thank YOU for standing up for sharks!

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Jul 3, 2013
Sharks threatened, need public comments now!

To borrow a line from the movie JAWS: "Just when you thought it was safe (for sharks) to go back in the water..."

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Jun 28, 2013
Why it Matters that 2020 is Almost Here

CLCV Chief Executive Officer Sarah Rose addresses the attendees of the June 27 CLCV Environmental Leadership Awards in San Francisco:

As this is June and the end of the school year for most students, I was proud to attend the promotion ceremony for my oldest daughter from elementary school. Next year she enters middle school, and then a few more years and she’ll be off to high school as a member of the graduating class of 2020. 

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Jun 27, 2013
Making the Environmental Movement "Green For All"

At the intersection of a thriving clean technology economy and an economy that will create the kinds of jobs that will help lift people out of poverty is Green For All. And at the core of Green For All is Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins.

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Jun 26, 2013
Masters of Innovation and Conservation

Steve Blank and Alison Elliott, who are among the visionary environmental champions CLCV will honor June 27, are a dynamic duo.

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Jun 25, 2013
Jim and Becky Morgan: Preserving California's Majestic Sierras

We are thrilled to honor these conservation champions on June 27.

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Jun 25, 2013
Statement from CLCV CEO Sarah Rose on President Obama's climate policy announcement

Like many Californians, I watched President Obama’s announcement of a comprehensive plan to fight climate change with a great deal of pride in his leadership and in our state for leading the way on climate solutions. President Obama’s plan begins to meet our moral obligation to protect future generations from climate change. The President’s decision to take action to cut carbon pollution from power plants is particularly important and is inspired in part by California’s landmark Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32).

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