2024-04-25 01:00
Elizabeth Rush, author of “The Quickening, Creation, and Community at the Ends of the Earth”
Episode 94: Antarctic Awakenings: Unveiling Climate Change at the Ends of the Earth w… Read More
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2024-04-10 02:44
Driving change: Bill Barron’s journey to spark climate conversations across the Mountain West
By Nabila Wilson
Picture this: 16 days, 3800 miles, and three states ablaze with the color… Read More
2024-03-31 01:00
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Right-of-center climate advocates meet with 47 Republican offices
March 2024 — Earlier this month, conservatives from across America gathered in Washington, D.C… Read More
2024-03-21 01:00
Author, speaker, and activist Eileen Flanagan
Episode 93: What is Your Climate Change Role?
In this month’s episode of Citizens’ Climate Radio, Eileen Flanagan, a writer, social… Read More
2024-03-12 15:09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
70 conservatives from across America to meet with Republican offices on climate
March 2024 — Later this month, conservatives from across America will gather in W… Read More
2024-03-08 17:59
The BIG WIRES Act would increase energy transmission between regions, saving as much as $2.5 billion while reducing emissions
Big impacts from BIG WIRES Act and IRA home rebates
By Dana Nucc… Read More
2024-03-06 15:28
Washington youth organize state lobby day
By Flannery Winchester
Lindsey Desai has been part of CCL Washington since she was in 8th grade. As the leader of the CCL Youth Lobby Team for Wash… Read More
2024-02-28 20:43
CCL’s Info Session: Find where you fit in
By Nabila Wilson
Elli Sparks vividly remembers attending her first CCL Informational Session back in 2010.
Sitting in her bedroom, Elli… Read More
2024-02-27 15:32
A young CCLer’s COP28 story
By Vinay Karthik
Last December, I had the incredible opportunity to attend COP28, the 28th Conference of Parties, held by the United Nations Framework Conv… Read More
2024-02-23 17:07
Comedy and Tragedy (credit: Photo by Ilargian Faus)
Episode 92: There’s Something Funny about Climate Change
In this episode of Citizens’ Climate Radio, listeners hear stories… Read More
2024-02-06 15:57
Volunteer Spotlight: Helena Robinson
By Flannery Winchester
If you ask Helena Robinson what she’s up to these days, odds are she’s doing something to reduce carbon pollution. By… Read More
2024-02-06 15:44
Volunteer Spotlight: Aliyah Bell
By Flannery Winchester
Aliyah Chyane Bell is a busy 23-year-old professional, soon-to-be law student, and climate advocate. She works at Xavier University o… Read More
2024-02-02 15:58
Ann Arbor’s snowman protest on Jan. 30, 2024
CCL snowmen take to the streets
By Flannery Winchester
Nobody stands to lose quite as much in a warming world as snowmen. Lawmakers need to… Read More
2024-01-22 15:58
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) shared this photo of a meeting with North Dakota CCL volunteers in August 2023, where they discussed the PROVE IT Act.
PROVE IT Act passes Senate committee after mon… Read More
2024-01-19 01:02
Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions are down, but so is public support for its carbon pricing policy. Let’s explore why.
Perception gap plagues Canada’s carbon price
By Rick… Read More
2024-01-17 02:27
Learn about the Foreign Pollution Fee and Clean Competition Acts
By Dana Nuccitelli, CCL Research Coordinator
In June of 2022, CCL volunteers asked our Republican members of Congress to con… Read More
2023-12-22 02:32
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio
Episode 91: Good News
In this episode we celebrate some of the good news the CCR team have found for you. Lily Russian, Karina Taylee, Horace Mo, and Peterson Tosc… Read More
2023-12-20 16:36
Van Jones weighs in on climate and collaboration
Van Jones — CNN host, bestselling author and social justice activist — delivered a keynote message to CCLers across the country… Read More
2023-12-12 01:44
Katharine Gage, Emily O’Keefe and other CCLers at the United States’ Local Conference of Youth in Dubai
National Youth Climate Statement calls for carbon pricing
By Steffanie Mun… Read More
2023-12-12 01:44
Katharine Gage, Emily O’Keefe and other CCLers at the United States’ Local Conference of Youth in Dubai
CCLers on involvement with United States’ Local Conference of Youth… Read More
2023-12-09 01:00
Washington CCL Statement on Climate Auction Relief (CAR) Fund Proposal in Washington State Legislature
WASHINGTON STATE, Dec. 9, 2023 – Citizens’ Climate Lobby has long proposed… Read More
2023-12-07 02:46
CCL welcomes reintroduction of bipartisan carbon pricing bill
Dec. 7, 2023 – Citizens’ Climate Lobby welcomes the reintroduction of the MARKET CHOICE Act, a bipartisan carbon pr… Read More
2023-12-06 02:30
Members of CCL Philadelphia pictured in a lobby meeting with Rep. Dwight Evans, June 2023
CCL Philly leads charge to convince Amtrak to scrap fossil fuel heating plan
By Charlotte Ward
When… Read More
2023-11-27 14:41
Storyteller Van Wagner, riding a log raft on the Susquehanna River
Episode 90: The Impact of Forests in Our Climate Change Fight
In this episode, host Peterson Toscano guides us through an… Read More
2023-11-20 17:59
Van Jones delivered a keynote address to CCL’s “Grassroots Rising” conference.
1,492 volunteers attend ‘Grassroots Rising,’ followed by 360 citizen lobby… Read More
2023-11-15 22:14
Rep. Young Kim (R-CA-40), one of the Climate Solutions Caucus members who signed the letter, spoke at CCL’s 2022 Conservative Climate Conference
Climate Caucus sends letter to leadersh… Read More
2023-11-13 00:50
Young CCLers preparing for lobby meetings.
Nurturing hope and empowerment: Reflections on lobbying
By Karen Jackson, volunteer with CCL Salt Lake City, Utah
CCL’s November lobby week j… Read More
2023-11-08 22:45
Sen. Cassidy appeared on CNN to discuss the introduction of his Foreign Pollution Fee Act of 2023.
Republican Senators introduce foreign pollution fee bill
By Flannery Winchester
Last w… Read More
2023-10-31 00:50
Up next in November: Here’s what we’re lobbying Congress for
CCL’s virtual fall conference on November 4–5 and lobby days on November 6–10 are fast approaching… Read More
2023-10-27 01:08
Photo by Kaushal Moradiya
Episode 89: The Best New Climate Change Books and Podcasts
As a climate advocate, you want to stay well informed, up to date, and equipped in the work you do… Read More
2023-10-25 01:42
Spark of change: The Great School Electrification Challenge
By Veda Ganesan, Grade 10 from Flower Mound, Texas
Did you know that schools are among the largest consumers of energy in t… Read More
2023-10-24 00:40
Zaurie Zimmerman, Board Chair, Citizens’ Climate Lobby
The search for CCL’s next executive director
We are delighted to announce that the boards of Citizens’ Climate Lobby… Read More
2023-10-20 16:48
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Seven CCL campus leaders participate in Local Conference of Youth USA 2023
Oct. 20, 2023 – CCL is proud to announce that seven of our volunteers — Justin B… Read More
2023-10-11 15:46
CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli
CCL briefs House Climate Solutions Caucus on clean energy permitting reform
When the House Climate Solutions Caucus relaunched this summer, CCL said… Read More
2023-10-04 02:16
Time to brush up on your CBAM knowledge — the EU’s CBAM policy has just entered a new phase.
EU CBAM enters new phase, further advancing carbon pricing
By Flannery Winchester
The… Read More
2023-09-29 16:58
Helen Tiffin with enthusiastic endorser.
Episode 88: The College Carbon Fee and Dividend Climate Change Movement
In episode 88 of Citizens’ Climate Radio, we dive into the passion and… Read More
2023-09-27 05:00
Many Americans don’t think much about Canada, other than their awareness that it’s a big non-threatening country to the north that gets really cold in the winter, but has some g… Read More
2023-09-25 21:34
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Carbon pricing bill would supercharge effect of IRA subsidies, cut carbon pollution
SEPT. 25, 2023 – At an event at Santa Barbara’s Community Environmental… Read More
2023-09-22 13:55
Hear from the experts on permitting reform
By Samantha Johnstone
Permitting reform — it’s “the most boring topic that is of utmost importance,” Xan Fishman jokes. Fi… Read More
2023-09-20 16:40
Chamber of Commerce meetings make an impact in Montana
By Alex Amonette
I recently had the privilege of meeting with a local Chamber Executive Director, Shane, after nearly five years of tr… Read More
2023-09-15 13:43
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA-50), the House sponsor of the BIG WIRES Act, addressed CCL’s volunteers at our June 2023 conference.
CCL applauds bicameral BIG WIRES Act… Read More
2023-09-15 01:39
Seeing both sides of lobbying: From the Hill to CCL
Jenn Tyler, current Senior Director of Government Affairs, worked on the Hill for seven years before joining CCL. Her first interactions w… Read More
2023-09-11 05:00
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, with far-reaching impacts on the environment, economy, and society. As individuals, our collective efforts hold immense power… Read More
2023-09-06 01:53
Throughout the August congressional recess, CCL volunteers attended town halls like this one with Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE-01). Photo by Hayden Rooney of the Lincoln Journal Star.
During August… Read More
2023-08-25 02:01
Preeta Banerjee is better known as TikTok creator Prach on Earth.
Episode 87: TikTok, Daryl Hannah, and Barbie Take on Climate Change
In this episode, we’re diving into the creative an… Read More
2023-08-23 01:24
Certified to save the world: CCL’s Climate Advocacy Certificate Program
By Steffanie Munguía and Flannery Winchester
It can feel a little intimidating to start thinking of your… Read More
2023-08-16 16:33
Some of the youth plaintiffs in Held v. Montana, who range in age from 5 to 22
CCLers contribute to historic Held v. Montana climate case
By Flannery Winchester
Citizens’ Climate Lobby… Read More
2023-08-14 18:53
Carbon border adjustments & the PROVE IT Act
One of CCL’s recent calls to action has been to tell Congress to pass the PROVE IT Act. That’s a bipartisan bill introduced in t… Read More
2023-08-07 20:51
CCL volunteer Teresa Welch and CCL Senior Director of Government Affairs Jennifer Tyler speak at June 2023 CCL Conference.
Never say never: A lobbying success story
CCL volunteer Teresa Welc… Read More
2023-08-02 18:26
Volunteer keynote panel led by inspiring young activists
By Samantha Johnstone
CCL attendees to the June 2023 Conference had the honor of listening to a volunteer keynote panel facilitated… Read More
2023-07-27 18:21
Singer-songwriter Dane Myers
Episode 86: Harnessing Local Political Power for Climate Change Solutions
Brandi Robinson
As climate advocates, we want to get everyone engaged in some sort of c… Read More
2023-07-21 09:07
CCL statement on House Climate Solutions Caucus relaunch
July 2023 – Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) is glad to see the Climate Solutions Caucus reigniting its efforts in the U.S… Read More
2023-07-10 19:41
Some permitting reforms have passed. What’s next?
On June 3, the debt ceiling deal (a.k.a. the Fiscal Responsibility Act), which included some permitting reform provisions, was signed… Read More
2023-07-06 18:08
Bill McKibben talks YIMBY and clean energy permitting reform
By Samantha Johnstone
CCLers recently had the privilege to hear from Bill McKibben joined volunteers watching virtually and in-p… Read More
2023-07-05 14:04
Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA-21) attended a potluck and presentation hosted by CCL volunteers in his district.
CCLers go ‘out of office’ for creative events with Congress
By Flannery Win… Read More
2023-06-23 19:36
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Volunteers on the Capitol steps at the beginning of CCL’s 2023 lobby day
Volunteer climate lobbyists hold 436 meetings in one busy day on Capitol Hill
June 2023 … Read More
2023-06-23 00:34
Nokwanda Maseko, South African Economist at Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies
Episode 85: Economics, Justice, and Carbon Price Solutions
For this episode of Citizens’ Climat… Read More
2023-06-09 01:31
Comparing permitting reform proposals across the political spectrum
Clean energy permitting reform has emerged as the hot climate policy area this year, with new proposals dropping fast and… Read More
2023-06-02 20:53
CCL’s 2019 June lobby day
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Nearly 1,000 climate advocates heading to D.C.
June 2, 2023 — With much work still left to meet U.S. climate commitments, nearly a… Read More
2023-05-31 16:51
CCL statement on permitting reforms in debt ceiling agreement
May 31, 2023 – To hit our climate targets, it’s critical that America builds clean energy infrastructure faster. Wi… Read More
2023-05-25 23:06
Kyle Meyaard Schaap leans against a building for a front profile photo.
In this episode of Citizens’ Climate Change, we explore the intersection between the Bible and climate change. M… Read More
2023-05-19 19:46
Volunteers from CCL’s Long Beach and South Bay chapters tabling for Earth Day 2023
Snapshots of CCL’s Earth Day 2023
By Flannery Winchester
Every spring, Earth Day brings a wave… Read More
2023-05-19 14:50
D.C. update: Permitting proposals & CCL’s principles
The debate on permitting reform, which is needed to speed up the clean energy transition, is heating up in Congress. CCL volun… Read More
2023-05-14 17:28
Baseball: The common ground on climate change
By Steve Valk
In a famous monologue from “Field of Dreams,” James Earl Jones says, “The one constant through all the years, R… Read More
2023-05-11 21:44
Clean energy: What’s the holdup?
Imagine a world powered by clean energy. Energy that doesn’t put harmful particulates into the air we breathe. Energy that can be made here at h… Read More
2023-05-01 00:15
CCL volunteers gather in the Capitol Rotunda during their day of lobbying Texas legislators.
CCL Texas groups hold lobby day at state legislature
By Steve Valk
Everything is bigger in Texas… Read More
2023-04-28 01:43
CCL statement on House passage of IRA rollbacks
April 27, 2023 – This week’s House vote on the debt ceiling proposal, while not exclusively about climate policy, has major impli… Read More
2023-04-27 22:42
Eric Dean Wilson
Episode 83: The Not-So-Cool Effects of Air Conditioning on Climate Change
In this month’s episode of Citizens’ Climate Radio, Eric Dean Wilson fills us in on the… Read More
2023-04-20 15:24
CCL statement on attempts to repeal IRA climate provisions
April 20, 2023 – Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) strongly opposes any repeal or reduction of the clean energy and climat… Read More
2023-04-18 05:00
By Rick Knight
What is carbon capture, utilization, and storage?
Carbon capture is a way to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from some mixture of gases. If CO2 is removed from an emissions sourc… Read More
2023-04-13 21:16
NBC News covers CCL’s conservative conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Conservative Climate Leadership Conference and Lobby Day, hosted by Citizens’ Climate Lobby late last… Read More
2023-04-05 20:38
How to meet the grid decarbonization challenge
By Jonathan Marshall, CCL Economics Research Coordinator
Eliminating climate pollution across every sector of the economy in the next quarter… Read More
2023-04-04 05:00
By Katie Zakrzewski
When CCL announced our policy expansion in December of 2022, one of the four new areas we decided to explore was healthy forests. But you may be wondering — why are… Read More
2023-03-30 00:49
2023 Climate Solutions tour sparks excitement in Wyoming
By Bill Barron
Last year we hatched plans for the 2023 CCL Wyoming tour with our dear friend and CCL Wyoming co-state coordinator, B… Read More
2023-03-28 05:00
This article was written by CCL’s environmental scientist Dana Nuccitelli and originally posted on Yale Climate Connections.
By Dana Nuccitelli
Dana Nuccitelli is an environmental… Read More
2023-03-26 18:37
CCLers excited for new advocacy possibilities after policy expansion
By Katie Zakrzewski
Since CCL announced our policy expansion at the December 2022 conference, many volunteers have expre… Read More
2023-03-23 19:24
Episode 82: Are Lobbyists Evil?
In this month’s episode of Citizens’ Climate Radio, Peterson Toscano and Ruth Abraham feature four high school students who reveal the sec… Read More
2023-03-23 16:10
A preview of CCL’s 2023 Conservative Conference
By Katie Zakrzewski
Conservative CCLers are finalizing their travel plans as they begin the journey to Capitol Hill for the Conservativ… Read More
2023-03-21 23:48
The future of permitting reform: What to expect as a climate advocate
By Katie Zakrzewski
With CCL’s recent policy expansion came the addition of permitting reform to our environmenta… Read More
2023-03-14 23:52
Donor Jim Lilienthal on one of his trips.
The power of a post: Social media leads to support for CCL
By Katie Zakrzewski
The impact that CCLers have in their community is vast, and that impa… Read More
2023-03-14 00:22
Volunteer Spotlight: Bob Clark-Phelps
By Katie Zakrzewski
This month’s Volunteer Spotlight shines the light on CCLer Bob Clark-Phelps. Bob grew up the youngest of five boys who were a… Read More
2023-03-12 21:52
As CCL focuses on expansion and outreach, diversity and inclusion prove crucial
By Katie Zakrzewski
As CCL sets out with an expanded policy agenda, one of our focuses this year is to expand… Read More
2023-03-08 06:00
By Rick Knight
Question: Does making fossil fuels more expensive eliminate jobs?
Answer: No. Cutting fossil fuel emissions actually puts more people to work than busin… Read More
2023-03-06 15:29
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Conservatives to meet and lobby Republicans for climate solutions
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 6, 2022 — This month, conservatives from across America will gather in… Read More
2023-03-03 02:00
CCL Hawaii youths gather during a break at the Climate Future Forum.
Young CCLers take the lead in Hawaii
By Katie Zakrzewski
Young CCLers in Hawaii have been working hard for several months… Read More
2023-03-01 16:24
In the quest to find common ground between Republicans and Democrats on climate solutions, communities of faith play an important role in bridging the partisan divide. The Evangelical Envir… Read More
2023-02-28 06:00
By Katie Zakrzewski
At the December 2022 conference, CCL unveiled our new policy areas:
Carbon pricing
Healthy forests
Building electrification and efficiency, and
Clean energy permit… Read More
2023-02-24 02:04
Episode 81: Women in Wild Places
In this month’s episode of Citizens’ Climate Radio, we feature two women so compelled by their experiences in the wilderness that they publishe… Read More
2023-02-22 21:28
Volunteer Spotlight: Mark Taylor
By Katie Zakrzewski
Climate hero or superhero? Apparently, CCL has them both.
Our volunteers run the gamut of hobbies and activities for raising social awar… Read More
2023-02-21 00:01
Learn about the IRA’s homeowner electrification and efficiency incentives
By Dana Nuccitelli, CCL Research Coordinator
The financial incentives for homeowners in the Inflation Reducti… Read More
2023-02-16 22:15
Getting grasstops endorsements: Advice from an endorsement superstar
By Katie Zakrzewski
A nature lover with a degree in biology, Norma Morrison spent 30 years sharing her love of the outdo… Read More
2023-02-15 17:02
CCL Utah event discusses Great Salt Lake, state climate initiatives
By Katie Zakrzewski
Recent CCL awareness campaigns highlighting the need for the protection of the Great Salt Lake have s… Read More
2023-02-13 23:34
What is the RISEE Act?
By Katie Zakrzewski
The RISEE Act, or the Reinvesting in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems Act, was first introduced in the Senate with the bipartisan support of Sen… Read More
2023-02-12 18:40
CCL’s Big Tent Climate Talk features an electrification discussion with Rewiring America
By Syeda Hiba Naqvi
With CCL’s recent policy expansion into areas such as healthy fores… Read More
2023-02-09 20:12
CCL staff member wins environmental journalism award
Feb. 9, 2023 – CCL staff member Dana Nuccitelli was honored this week with the 2022 SEAL Environmental Journalism Award.
In… Read More
2023-02-01 21:55
Kicking off Black History Month at CCL
By Syeda Hiba Naqvi
Happy Black History Month! Throughout February, we will be highlighting the work of Black environmentalists and activists around t… Read More
2023-01-31 22:46
January gratitude blog: This month’s volunteer accomplishments
By Katie Zakrzewski
Our volunteers are the best around. They work hard and make friends with everyone they meet. We love… Read More
2023-01-31 16:18
In the realm of climate communication, social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram loom large as a means to reach people, especially younger people who are most concerned about the worl… Read More
2023-01-31 06:00
By Rick Knight
Question: What’s the science of climate change?
Answer: The sun heats the earth, which then radiates part of that heat back into space as infrared radiation. Certain gas… Read More
2023-01-31 06:00
By Rick Knight
Question: What’s the basic science behind global warming?
Answer: The sun heats the earth, which then radiates part of that heat back into space as infrared radiation. C… Read More
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