The 1st African-American Woman-Owned EV Charger Manufacturer in the World
 
 
 
 
 
Dear Friend,

There’s so much to celebrate this month. In our top story, you’ll meet Natalie King, the founder and CEO of the first African-American woman-owned electric vehicle (EV) charger manufacturer in the world, located in Detroit. In subsequent stories, you’ll learn about the recent protection of one million acres of land surrounding Grand Canyon National Park, endorsements for congressional climate champions, recent victories in Maine, Montana, and Ohio, and the important connections between a healthy democracy and a healthy planet. Read this month’s LCV Top 5 stories.

Gene Karpinski, LCV President

Top 5 Stories
August 2023
CEO Natalie King speaks about the Inflation Reduction Act's investment in clean energy technology alongside President Joe Biden.

1. Celebrating the IRA’s Successes and Promise

One year after its passage, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is ushering in a new era of clean energy and countless individual success stories. Take entrepreneur Natalie King, for example. King is the founder and CEO of Dunamis Charge, the first African-American woman-owned electric vehicle (EV) charger manufacturer in the world. Read more.


On the left, Biden signs the designation for Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon amongst Arizona electeds. On the right, the Department of the Interior celebrates the designation of the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument.   Lisa Blunt Rochester, Jon Tester, Yadira Caraveo, Gabe Vasquez, Jacky Rosen, and Emilia Sykes in front of Capitol Building with LCV Action Fund logo
2. President Biden Designates New Monuments 3. LCV Action Fund Announces Congressional Endorsements
On the left, an offshore wind project is shown with the state outline of Maine. In the middle, someone watches an animated video of a state constitution with the state outline of Montana. On the right, I voted stickers are shown with the state outline of Ohio. Representative John Sarbanes speaks at a press conference for the Freedom to Vote Act
4. The Power of the Conservation Voters Movement 5. Why LCV Focuses on Climate and Democracy

THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW
Tell Congress to Pass the Freedom to Vote Act
A man checks in to vote at a polling station
To have a sustainable climate, voters must be able to freely and fairly choose representatives who prioritize environmental health and safety. Yet, more than 300 restrictive voting bills have been pre-filed or introduced in 45 states so far this year. Help protect voting rights and put an end to anti-voter legislation by telling Congress to pass the recently reintroduced Freedom to Vote Act today.
EMAIL YOUR SENATOR

 
LEGACY CORNER
On the left a grandfather helps his granddaughter ride a bike. In the middle a father and his two daughters look through a telescope at night while camping. On the right a brother and sister splash around on the steps of a pool.
Every child deserves summers that include breezy bike rides, evenings under starry skies, and long days splashing in neighborhood pools, streams, and lakes — without the threat of extreme heat, polluted air, and wildfire smoke. August is National Make-A-Will Month and a chance for you to help provide future generations with the summers they deserve.

It’s fast and easy to plan your legacy and help secure safe, just, and equitable summers for all. Create or update your legally valid will in under 20 minutes using our free, online tool.
INCLUDE LCV IN YOUR WILL

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