Month: April 2022

Adult and baby rhinoceros. Photo courtesy of Berit Thorson Citizens’ Climate Radio Ep. 71: Pets, African Wildlife, and Climate Change   Listen Now! Cheetah family. Photo courtesy of Berit Thorson In this episode, you will hear a lively conversation between our host, Peterson Toscano, and four South African veterinarians. Like many climate advocates, Peterson couldn’t… Continue reading Citizens’ Climate Radio Ep. 71: Pets, African Wildlife, and Climate Change

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement on API’s proposed carbon pricing policy WASHINGTON D.C., April 21, 2022 – News broke in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) this morning that the American Petroleum Institute (API), the country’s largest trade association for the oil and gas industry, has drafted a proposal urging Congress to adopt a carbon tax with… Continue reading Statement on API’s proposed carbon pricing policy

What does it mean to electrify everything? By Berit Thorson On April 9, Keishaa Austin spoke at CCL’s monthly call on behalf of Rewiring America, a nonprofit organization “focused on electrifying everything in our communities.” Keishaa is Rewiring America’s Head of Engagement and Partnerships, and on the call, she discussed the case for electrifying everything… Continue reading What does it mean to electrify everything?

Volunteer Spotlight: Roundup April is Volunteer Appreciation Month here at CCL! For our Volunteer Spotlight this month, we highlight nine CCL volunteers from across the country doing climate work in their communities, from Hawaii to New York and everywhere in between. Ginny Rogers Chapter: Ann Arbor, MI Work with CCL: CCL Group Leader, volunteer admin… Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Roundup

CCL’s Conservative Conference brings right-leaning climate advocates to D.C. By Katie Zakrzewski   CCL’s Conservative Conference on March 29 and 30 succeeded in uniting right-leaning climate advocates in D.C. and taught 85 volunteers about the importance of right-wing participation in the climate movement.  In the weeks leading up to the conference, Nate Abercrombie, the Conservative… Continue reading CCL’s Conservative Conference brings right-leaning climate advocates to D.C.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CCL campaign uses WWII imagery to link clean energy to fight against Putin WASHINGTON, D.C., April 11, 2022 — In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, funded primarily by the sale of oil and gas, Citizens’ Climate Lobby has launched a campaign calling for a swift transition to clean energy and electric… Continue reading CCL campaign uses WWII imagery to link clean energy to fight against Putin

How to write a letter to the editor By Berit Thorson Letters to the editor, or LTEs, are a highly effective way CCLers can let members of Congress know constituents in their district care about climate action. LTEs are essentially a chance for community members to have their say in print in response to something… Continue reading How to write a letter to the editor

New report: How to cut emissions without deepening debt By Jonathan Marshall   Champions of fiscal responsibility have had about as much success in recent years as climate activists, with the national debt and carbon buildup in the atmosphere both soaring. Now a prominent Washington-based organization has found a way to marry the two causes… Continue reading New report: How to cut emissions without deepening debt

Returning in-person, CCL prepares for June conference By Katie Zakrzewski   With June just around the corner, we are getting geared up for CCL’s International June conference in Washington D.C. The June 11-13 conference is the first international in-person event since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. We can’t wait to see you!… Continue reading Returning in-person, CCL prepares for June conference

SC economists call for a carbon price SOUTH CAROLINA, April 8, 2022 – Citizens’ Climate Lobby volunteers in South Carolina have organized a statement from 10 professors of economics and related fields at six respected institutions across the state. The economists urge lawmakers to support effective climate policies. See the full statement and the signatories below.… Continue reading SC economists call for a carbon price