The Latest from ICL
Carbon Offsets - A Step Toward Greener Travel?
Carbon offset has become a buzzword in recent years as travelers look for ways to reduce their carbon footprints. What are carbon offsets, how do they work, and which ones should you purchase?
A Game Changer for Wildfire Funding
The recently passed FY 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Act provides a new funding scenario for wildfires that will be a game changer for Idaho and the West.
YVC: Inching Toward the Finish Line
Until the next legislative session convenes, ICL will identify issues, develop new ideas and connect with decision makers to advance conservation in 2019. After all, it's only 291 days away!
YVC: Heading for the Door
As the Legislature moves toward adjournment, there is a palpable sense of haste at the Statehouse. Legislators are ready to conclude their business, pass agency budgets and return to their districts to campaign. While a few issues are still outstanding, we are definitely nearing the tail end of the session.
YVC: Bullies, Backflow and Building Codes
We're moving closer to adjournment. Given some of the threats to our air and water, it can't come soon enough!
House Bill 547 - Preempting Local Control on Building Codes
We often hear legislators talk about the need for local control-who best to make decisions on their own behalf than local governments. But House Bill 547 would actually keep communities from adopting building codes that address local concerns.
Fall in Love with Electric Vehicles at the Statehouse
Pairing Idaho's relatively clean grid with electric vehicles is a win-win, protecting the air we breathe every day as well as reducing Idaho's contributions of climate changing greenhouse gases.
Net Metering - Good for Idaho
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Have We Been Here Before? Yes, It's Groundhog Day!
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