Month: August 2022

Yale polling shows emergence of climate change as a voting issue By Steve Valk As the midterm election season heats up, Citizens’ Climate Lobby has advised our volunteers that this is a prime time to elevate the issue of climate change in Congress, as incumbents and challengers seek votes to keep or attain seats in… Continue reading Yale polling shows emergence of climate change as a voting issue

Adrian Refizadeh is a young conservative; he’s also motivated to connect with fellow young conservatives about climate change.  “Polling from Frank Luntz found that 75% of Republicans under 40 support a carbon fee and dividend, which is really major,” Adrian explains in this episode of Citizens’ Climate Radio. “That 75% number is something that we’re… Continue reading Episode 75: Adrian Rafizadeh — Young conservative pursuing climate solutions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE With House passage, historic climate legislation will soon be signed into law August 12, 2022 – Today, the U.S. House passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, putting the U.S. on a path to at least 40% emissions reduction by 2030. House passage comes less than a week after the legislation passed… Continue reading With House passage, historic climate legislation will soon be signed into law

This major climate bill is signed, sealed, delivered. Good job, everyone. By Steve Valk The budget reconciliation roller coaster ride is over. Thanks, Congress, for a wild ride. The decades-long quest for major climate legislation has finally succeeded with the passage and yesterday’s signing of the Inflation Reduction Act, putting the United States on a… Continue reading This major climate bill is signed, sealed, delivered. Good job, everyone.

Environmental justice concerns about the Inflation Reduction Act By Tony Sirna, Karina Ramirez, and Steffanie Munguia While many people celebrate the climate progress in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), there are many who are voicing serious concerns about the compromises in the bill and the harm they may cause to some frontline and disadvantaged communities.… Continue reading Environmental justice concerns about the Inflation Reduction Act

Celebrating the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act By Madeleine Para Last week, CCL celebrated the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, which contained historic climate measures. The following remarks were given by CCL Executive Director Madeleine Para during the celebratory Zoom call with CCL volunteers. It is a privilege and a thrill to be… Continue reading Celebrating the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act

This major climate bill is signed, sealed, delivered. Good job, everyone. By Steve Valk The budget reconciliation roller coaster ride is over. Thanks, Congress, for a wild ride. The decades-long quest for major climate legislation has finally succeeded with the passage and yesterday’s signing of the Inflation Reduction Act, putting the United States on a… Continue reading This major climate bill is signed, sealed, delivered. Good job, everyone.

What the Inflation Reduction Act means for climate change By Dana Nuccitelli This article from Yale Climate Connections explains the plethora of benefits, climate and otherwise, that will follow as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act. The author, CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli, also held a training on this topic, which can be found… Continue reading What the Inflation Reduction Act means for climate change

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Para la versión en español, deslice hacia abajo. CCL celebrates Senate passage of historic climate legislation August 8, 2022 – This weekend, the U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, putting the U.S. on a path to at least 40% emissions reduction by 2030.  “This incredible legislative achievement is a… Continue reading CCL celebrates Senate passage of historic climate legislation

Preventing burnout as a climate advocate By Juliet Freiheit As an environmentalist, remaining consistent in your advocacy over time can be challenging. Climate work can carry heavy emotions — both negative and positive — and it can be hard to ride the roller coaster of possibility without burning out.  CCL’s “Preventing Burnout as a Climate… Continue reading Post Title