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Friend — I want you to know: when you take action, volunteer, and donate it really makes a difference. Each and every one one of these victories happened because of organizing efforts in the environmental movement. Here are just some recent examples of real progress LCV's 30+ state affiliates in the Conservation Voter Movement helped win in states all over the country. If you're interested in learning more, I've compiled even more victories here. Read on! Maryland announces strongest near-term carbon pollution reduction goal in the country By an overwhelming majority, the Maryland legislature passed The Climate Solutions Now Act committing the state to net-zero climate emissions by 2045 and requiring a 60% carbon reduction goal by 2031 — the strongest near-term goal in the U.S. Maryland LCV and our Chispa MD program led an extensive grassroots campaign that mobilized more than 12,000 Marylanders to contact their legislators, held over 100 meetings with legislators and allies, and ran a door-to-door canvass in three critical legislative districts to help secure this policy. Connecticut commits to 100% clean energy In April, Connecticut became the 14th state, along with D.C. and Puerto Rico, to pass legislation committing to 100% clean energy. Connecticut also passed The Connecticut Clean Air Act, to reduce transportation emissions and become the 6th state committed to California's Advanced Clean Trucks Rules. Connecticut LCV helped make climate action a top priority for state Senate and House leadership in this year's short legislative session, ran broad media campaigns and centered the bills as the top priority of their widely attended annual environmental summit. Colorado sets the nation's strongest oil and gas rules The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission unanimously approved a sweeping set of new financial requirements for oil and gas companies that operate within the state. The new rules — which are the strongest in the nation — focus on reducing the risks left by abandoned oil wells by closing loopholes the fossil fuel industry used to avoid cleaning up old wells and requiring oil and gas companies to clean up 20% of the state's wells. The new fees will raise millions of dollars to fund the plugging of abandoned wells all over the state. Colorado also passed much-needed Air Toxics Rules to strengthen protections against toxic air pollution, including expanding air-quality monitoring for the state's most vulnerable communities and requiring the state to establish health-based standards for select pollutants. Conservation Colorado also worked with partners to pass legislation to fund a "just transition" for coal communities. New Mexico takes on methane and cleaner cars New Mexico took two big leaps forward to help tackle climate change and reduce local pollution this year. First, the state's Environmental Improvement Board implemented new ozone precursor rules, which will help prevent leaks of methane emissions from oil and gas production facilities. And in May, New Mexico joined the now 16 other states that have adopted clean car standards to increase the number of electric vehicles on the road. Maine works towards a cleaner more equitable grid plan Maine passed significant legislation requiring integrated grid planning within Maine's Climate Action Plan. The law provides a strong foundation for a truly comprehensive clean power sector and is among the first in the nation to require assessment of environmental, equity and environmental justice impacts of grid plans. New Jersey sets stronger appliance standards The New Jersey legislature passed a bill to update appliance efficiency standards. New Jersey LCV helped get the legislation across the finish line with bipartisan support and ensured it will save customers money without forcing them to buy new products. New York requires all electric school buses In April, the New York legislature passed a state budget that requires all school buses statewide be 100% zero-emission by 2035 and all new school bus purchases be zero-emission starting in 2027. The budget also dedicates $500 million in funding for electric school buses and charging infrastructure, while ensuring that school districts serving disadvantaged communities will be first in line to put electric buses on the road. Washington passes the greenest transportation package in state history The Washington legislature approved a $17 billion transportation package that will invest billions of dollars in new public transit, electric vehicle infrastructure, and alternative transportation. Governor Inslee called the package the "cleanest and greenest" in the state's history. Michigan passes clean water for all Michigan passed a major budget bill that will dedicate $4.7 billion to clean up and protect the state's water, fund state and local parks, repair roads and bridges, and remove lead pipes that carry drinking water. These kinds of victories don't happen on their own. They happen because of people like you — taking action, donating, showing up at events, and volunteering, day in and day out to keep our movement strong. So thank you, Friend — for all the support that you bring to the environmental movement. Onward, Bill Holland, Senior Director, State Policy, Advocacy and Network Campaigns League of Conservation Voters |
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