Groundswell: CLCV Blog

Driving home the need for a higher fuel standard

Jan 26, 2012

CLCV Education Fund has been organizing for the past month - along with a coalition of environmental, health, and labor leaders - to generate support for a proposed national cleaner car standard. So it was exciting to see such a large and diverse group of supporters of cleaner cars gather in San Francisco on Tuesday to testify in support of dramatically increasing national fuel efficiency standards at a hearing organized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Transportation. Read More >

Assemblymember Betsy Butler Serves Californians

Jan 12, 2012

In the world of term limits, it has become more and more difficult to find legislators who fully grasp the complexity of environmental issues and have the ability to navigate through the legislative process to pass strong legislation. This makes Assemblymember Betsy Butler a diamond in the rough. Read More >

CLCV Supports Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United

Jan 11, 2012

CLCV is proud to announce our support for a Constitutional Amendment to overturn the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United. Read More >

One Step Closer to An Environmental Majority

Jan 6, 2012

Late Wednesday, CLCV-endorsed candidate Assemblymember Bill Monning was greeted with fantastic news Read More >

Eco-Resolutions for 2012

Jan 4, 2012

This week marks the first of the new year, and for many of us working to protect the environment, it's a time to think about not just talking the "green" talk, but walking the "green" walk.

Most New Year's resolutions are personal goals. Engaging in the annual exercise makes us ask ourselves: how can I make this year better than the last? How can I be a better person, a better citizen, a better friend, parent, son, daughter, or mentor? How can I live a better life than in the previous year? Read More >