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Groundswell is the newsletter for members of the California League of Conservation Voters.
Summer/Fall 2009 Groundswell
Volume XXVII, Number 2
Table of Contents
Letter from the CEO
These are challenging times, but there’s no better time to be a part of the movement working to elect true environmental champions in California. Read more.
California's Environmental Legislation
Many important environmental bills are making their way through the legislature; the session ends in September. Read more.
Energy and Climate Change: A Historic Vote
The vote on this year's climate bill may be the most important environmental vote ever taken by the House of Representatives. Read more.
CLCV's Northern California Awards; Secretary of State Debra Bowen Honors CLCV
CLCV honored Van Jones, Noel Perry, and Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg -- and Secretary of State Bowen honored us. Read more.
The EPA Waiver and the Power of the Grassroots
Read about the multi-year battle fought to establish stricter global warming standards for car emissions, starting with the passage of AB 1493 here in California.
California’s Special Election Cascades
Appointments and other vacancies are creating a vexing but necessary special election cascade in California. Read more.
CLCV’s 16th Annual Southern California Environmental Leadership Awards
"From Schoolhouse to Statehouse," on December 2nd CLCV will honor leaders that nurture youth. Read more.
Silicon Valley Leader Elected to CLCV Board
CLCV recently announced the election of Carl Guardino, one of Silicon Valley’s most distinguished business and community leaders, to our Board of Directors. Read more.
CLCV Launches “Something’s Fishy” Campaign in Advance of Successful Ocean Protection Vote
Leading up to a critical vote protecting ocean life, CLCV launched a campaign and Web site to expose some of its opponents. Read more.
CLCV Education Fund and NRDC Release Global Warming Report
Read about the newly released guide to California’s Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act, or SB 375, by the CLCV Education Fund and NRDC.
PPIC Poll Indicates Shift in California’s Environmental Values
The latest PPIC poll shows a split between those who want action now on climate change, versus those who urge waiting for the economy to improve. Read more.