Month: April 2025

The Foreign Pollution Fee Act: What You Need to Know

In March, CCL volunteers and staff met with the office of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), a cosponsor of the Foreign Pollution Fee Act The Foreign Pollution Fee Act: What You Need to Know By Elissa Tennant With tariffs dominating the headlines in recent weeks, Americans and members of Congress alike are thinking more than ever… Continue reading The Foreign Pollution Fee Act: What You Need to Know

What is clean energy and why is it important?

What is clean energy and why is it important? by Elissa Tennant Clean energy is essential for a sustainable, healthier, and economically stable future. By transitioning away from fossil fuels — like coal, oil, and gas — and embracing scalable clean energy solutions — like solar, wind and more — we can reduce pollution, create… Continue reading What is clean energy and why is it important?

Episode 103: Can Art Impact Climate Change Policy?

Episode 103: Can Art Impact Climate Change Policy? In this episode of Citizens Climate Radio, Elise Silvestri explores how art can strengthen climate advocacy with Carrie Ziegler, an interdisciplinary Artist, Speaker, and Community Engagement Expert. Carrie talks about her process for creating and executing the Chrysalis Project: Transforming Together, an art and climate policy project… Continue reading Episode 103: Can Art Impact Climate Change Policy?

Statement on Foreign Pollution Fee Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CCL volunteers and staff met with 47 Republican offices, including the office of Sen. Lindsay Graham (R-SC) on Capitol Hill last month. Statement on Foreign Pollution Fee Act April 8, 2025 – Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) welcomes the reintroduction of the Foreign Pollution Fee Act by Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Senator… Continue reading Statement on Foreign Pollution Fee Act