League of Conservation Voters

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LCV: Markey/Waxman Draft Builds Momentum for Global Warming Law

League of Conservation Voters reacts to the draft climate legislation introduced by Chairman Waxman and Chairman Markey on March 31, 2009.

LCV Applauds President's FY11 Budget

A statement from the League of Conservation Voters on Obama's proposed FY11 budget that includes the elimination of some fossil fuels subsidies.

LCV: EPA Endangerment Finding a Step Towards Cleaner, Safer, More Prosperous America

Press release from the League of Conservation Voters in response to the EPA's announcement on Friday, April 17 that it considers carbon pollution to be a threat to America's public health and welfare.

Statement on President Obama's SOTU Remarks

A statement from LCV President Gene Karpinski on Obama's commitment to climate and energy policy.

LCV on EPA Endangerment Finding: Critical Step Towards Tackling Climate Change

Press release from December 7, 2009 from League of Conservation Voters President Gene Karpinski, "We applaud the EPA on this critical step towards tackling climate change and its recognition of the urgency for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This important finding and the administration’s acceptance of the clear science behind global warming adds momentum for clean energy reform that will create jobs, reduce pollution and provide greater security."

Statement of LCV President Gene Karpinski on Copenhagen Climate Deal

Press release from League of Conservation Voters President Gene Karpinski on the Copenhagen Climate Accord, "While there is still much work to be done, the deal reached in Copenhagen is a breakthrough for international climate cooperation and provides a path forward towards a binding global treaty in 2010. Significantly, the United States and China will -- for the first time -- both be at the table, working to tackle the historic challenge of global climate change.”

LCV Reacts to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Passage of Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act

Press release from LCV and president Gene Karpinski on the passage of S. 1733 by the Senate EPW Committee on November 5, 2009.

LCV Thanks Representatives Who Voted to Move America Forward

The League of Conservation Voters reacts of the passage of the American Clean Energy & Security Act through the House Energy & Commerce Committee on May 21, 2009.

Activists Cheer as Biden Announces Clean Energy Investments in Detroit

Press release from Vice President Joe Biden's Aug. 5 visit to Detroit to annouce $2 billion in advanced battery grants to the state of Michigan, positioning it's manufacturing resources to be a center of clean energy technology.

LCV Reacts to Passage of ACES Through House

On June 26, League of Conservation Voters reacts to the passage of the American Clean Energy & Security Act through the House.

League of Conservation Voters Applauds President Obama’s Attendance at Copenhagen

“We applaud President Obama for continuing to demonstrate steadfast leadership towards curbing global warming pollution and building a clean energy economy."

LCV Statement on Obama's Announcement to Attend Final Day of Copenhagen Talks

Statement from League of Conservation Voters President Gene Karpinski: "President Obama's attendance at this critical time adds new momentum to the goal of achieving a serious deal out of Copenhagen. We applaud the President's commitment to work with world leaders during the final climate negotiations and his continued leadership in bringing about a clean energy economy."

LCV: Responds to President Obama’s Fuel Efficiency and Tailpipe Emissions Plan

League of Conservation Voter's response to President Obama's announcement on May 19, 2009 that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation will establish a uniform federal standard to reduce global warming pollution from cars and light trucks and improve vehicle efficiency.

LCV Scorecard on ACES Votes

League of Conservation Voters-selected priority votes from Energy & Commerce Committee markup of HR 2454.