Good, bad and Ugly For the week of February 8 These dozen states could move to 100% renewable electricity Last year, California set the most ambitious energy goal in the nation: reaching 100 percent renewable energy in just over 25 years. This year, as many as 13 other states are rearing to join it. Senate…
Next week there will be a joint committee hearing on the future of electric vehicles in Idaho. Join us at the Statehouse February 14th to show your support for expanding electric vehicles in Idaho! Snap Shot: The transportation sector is one of Idaho’s largest sources of the pollution that dirties our air, negatively impacts the…
Flame retardants are supposed to slow ignition and prevent fires, but scientific evidence has linked exposure to these chemicals to an increasing numbers of health problems, including cancer, infertility, learning disabilities, neurological diseases, and more. Worry over chemical flame retardants – particularly those in the organohalogen (OFRs) family – has been growing steadily over the…
Idahoans are very supportive of transitioning to 100 percent clean energy by the year 2050. That’s according to a poll conducted by conducted from Dec. 10 to Jan. 8 by Boise State University. The Fourth Annual Idaho Public Policy Survey asked 1,004 adult Idahoans their opinions on a variety of public policy issues. And what…
CVI has a new Development Associate, and it’s a familiar face: Paige McMahon. Paige was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. She grew up hiking, biking, skiing and enjoying Idaho’s public lands and open spaces with her friends and family. Idaho’s mountains, lakes and rivers hold a special place in Paige’s heart. Paige earned her…
As the Legislative Assistant at CVI, Ryan will be responsible for supporting our legislative and conservation advocacy activities during the 2019 legislative session. While Ryan grew up in Oregon, his family comes from Orofino, Idaho. He spent time exploring the Clearwater as a child and hiking around Coeur d’Alene while at Gonzaga University. Professionally, he’s…