Month: June 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1,300+ climate advocates gather in person and virtually for conference JUNE 2022 — With time running short in the 117th Congress to enact climate legislation, volunteers with Citizens’ Climate Lobby gathered in person for a conference in Washington, D.C., this month. This in-person event was the organization’s first since the start of… Continue reading 1,300+ climate advocates gather in person and virtually for conference

CCL’s advocacy is properly directed to meet America’s Paris commitment By Dana Nuccitelli In April 2021, the Biden administration pledged to meet America’s share of the global Paris climate target by cutting our greenhouse gas emissions 50% below 2005 levels by 2030. CCL reiterated our support for that pledge last month, noting, “CCL strongly believes… Continue reading CCL’s advocacy is properly directed to meet America’s Paris commitment

Citizens’ Climate Radio Ep. 73: Beginnings & Transformations By Peterson Toscano We are celebrating the sixth anniversary of Citizens’ Climate Radio, and a big theme you will hear in this episode is about breakthroughs and transformations. From the very beginning, Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s mission has been to create the political will for a livable world… Continue reading Citizens’ Climate Radio Ep. 73: Beginnings & Transformations

Senator Whitehouse praises CCL and discusses carbon pricing and CBAMs (Senator Sheldon Whitehouse’s speech starts at 2:30)   Thank you all so much. I tell you: I love Citizens’ Climate Lobby. You guys are the best. There is no better environmental group and a particular shout out to my Rhode Islanders right here. One of… Continue reading Senator Whitehouse praises CCL and discusses carbon pricing and CBAMs

 (Callum Cintron with their pup, Pearl.) Volunteer Spotlight: Callum Cintron By Juliet Freiheit For this month’s volunteer spotlight and in honor of Pride month, CCL highlights the volunteer efforts of Callum Cintron, the leader of CCL’s LGBTQIA+ and Allies OUTreach Action Team and a volunteer on the National Inclusion Team. Callum is a student at… Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Callum Cintron

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CCL applauds Senate CBAM bill, hears from lead sponsor at conference June 15, 2022 – Last week, a group of Senate Democrats released The Clean Competition Act, a bill that would impose a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on polluting nations. It would also set certain emissions standards domestically. CCL applauds Sen.… Continue reading CCL applauds Senate CBAM bill, hears from lead sponsor at conference

“Rainbow” by Amanclos is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Pride Month: A list of LGBTQ+ climate activists you should know about By Berit Thorson June is Pride Month, a month dedicated to honoring and celebrating the LGBTQ+, or queer, community. Pride month is an important time to highlight some members of the queer community who… Continue reading Pride Month: A list of LGBTQ+ climate activists you should know about

  CCL turns to the future of environmental advocacy By Madeleine Para (This speech was given by CCL Executive Director Madeleine Para at CCL’s June 2022 conference.) And now let’s turn our minds to where we are going next. I know you’re eager to hear about it.  One of the things I’ve loved about becoming… Continue reading CCL turns to the future of environmental advocacy

What is the difference between a carbon fee and dividend and a carbon tax? By Katie Zakrzewski For years, CCL has endorsed and supported a well-constructed carbon price known as a carbon fee and dividend. But as the carbon pricing discussion has picked up speed, politicians, media, and the public sometimes interchange the words “carbon… Continue reading What is the difference between a carbon fee and dividend and a carbon tax?

      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Republican plan shows the party sees climate as an election issue June 3, 2022 – Yesterday, House Republicans released a high-level plan indicating how their party would address climate and energy issues if they win power in the midterms this fall. The plan details six key issue areas… Continue reading New Republican plan shows the party sees climate as an election issue