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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? 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? 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?

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

Digging in to defend clean energy tax credits By Flannery Winchester At the end of February, we told you: It’s prime time to defend the clean energy tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act. As Republicans press forward on a budget reconciliation package that could make major cuts to federal spending, these tax credits could… Continue reading Digging in to defend clean energy tax credits

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 50 grassroots conservatives visit Capitol Hill to support clean energy tax credits March 10, 2025 – Last week, conservatives from across America gathered in Washington D.C. for Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s fifth annual Conservative Climate Leadership Conference and Lobby Day.  After receiving communications training from CCL staff, 50 right-of-center volunteers visited 47 Republican… Continue reading 50 grassroots conservatives visit Capitol Hill to support clean energy tax credits

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CCL applauds 21 Republicans for supporting clean energy tax credit support March 12, 2025 – Citizens’ Climate Lobby is very encouraged to see 21 House Republicans sign onto a letter in support of America’s clean energy tax credits.  Jennifer Tyler, CCL’s Vice President of Government Affairs, said, “More and more Republican House… Continue reading CCL applauds 21 Republicans for supporting clean energy tax credit support

Episode 102: Can Talking About Climate Change Reduce Anxiety? In this episode of Citizens’ Climate Radio, co-hosts Peterson Toscano and Elise Silvestri dive into the pressing issue of climate anxiety with Kate Schapira. Kate Schapira is a writer, educator, and climate listener based in Providence, Rhode Island. Since 2014, she has operated the Climate Anxiety… Continue reading Episode 102: Can Talking About Climate Change Reduce Anxiety?

Episode 101: Music, Literature, and Climate Action Episode 101 of Citizens’ Climate Radio highlights two powerful voices shaping the climate conversation: Elise Silvestri, a college student and musician passionate about climate justice, and Linda Sue Park, an award-winning author using storytelling to inspire young activists. Elise, who has worked on the Citizens’ Climate Radio team… Continue reading Episode 101: Music, Literature, and Climate Action

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Conservatives to meet with Republican offices in defense of clean energy tax credits Feb. 28, 2024 — Next week, conservatives from across America will gather in Washington, D.C., for Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s fifth annual Conservative Climate Leadership Conference and Lobby Day.  This annual event, taking place March 4-5 this year, is exclusively… Continue reading Conservatives to meet with Republican offices in defense of clean energy tax credits