“The take-home message is clear: We need more women in office to solve our environmental challenges,” said Fern Shepard, the president of Rachel's Network, which issued the new report.
A newfrom Rachel’s Network, a nonprofit that focuses on women and environmental issues, finds that women legislators are far more likely to vote in favor of legislation that protects or preserves the environment. The research, based on an analysis of the League of Conservation Voters scorecards for members of the U.S. House and Senate from 2006–2018, found that the average LCV score for women senators was 71 compared to 46 for their male counterparts.
Currently women hold 127 seats in Congress, making up roughly 24 percent of the House and Senate. The report,, makes it clear that the lack of gender parity in Congress has severe environmental implications."Gender parity in all aspects of our society will not only be a good thing for equality but will help to address environmental concerns as well,” said Rachel’s Network Communications Manager Erica Flock.
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