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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

How the IRA is boosting the economy — and why Congress must protect it By Bella Kubach  In late 2022, CCL volunteers went all out to help pass the Inflation Reduction Act — the most significant U.S. federal investment in solving climate change. Since then, the climate provisions of the legislation have been a resounding… Continue reading How the IRA is boosting the economy — and why Congress must protect it

Supporting the Fix Our Forests Act By Dana Nuccitelli, CCL Research Coordinator Last month, after seeing the devastating fires in Los Angeles, CCL volunteers sent 4,509 messages (and counting!) to Congress, urging them to work in a bipartisan way to reduce wildfire risk. Democratic Rep. Scott Peters from California and Republican Rep. Bruce Westerman from… Continue reading Supporting the Fix Our Forests Act

CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli breaks down the climate provisions of this legislation and the data you need to know to defend it from repeal. Data to defend the IRA By Dana Nuccitelli, CCL Research Coordinator It’s a new year, with a new Congress, and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is on the chopping block… Continue reading Data to defend the IRA

2024 was officially the hottest year on Earth by Elissa Tennant It’s official: 2024 was officially the hottest year on Earth, surpassing the previous record-holder, 2023. For the first time, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), NASA, Berkeley Earth, and other leading climate research organizations agreed to synchronize the release of their temperature data… Continue reading 2024 was officially the hottest year on Earth

2024 was officially the hottest year on Earth by Elissa Tennant It’s official: 2024 was officially the hottest year on Earth, surpassing the previous record-holder, 2023. For the first time, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), NASA, Berkeley Earth, and other leading climate research organizations agreed to synchronize the release of their temperature data… Continue reading 2024 was officially the hottest year on Earth

Why we need a carbon price in reconciliation By Tony Sirna Congress has committed to taking action on climate change in this year’s budget reconciliation bill. They should not pass up the chance to go big on climate,  include a carbon price, so we can meet the challenge of reducing emissions 50% by 2030 and… Continue reading Why we need a carbon price in reconciliation

Breaking down the congressional budget process By Flannery Winchester Even on the best of days, the legislative process in Congress can be wonky and complicated. In a moment like this, with major packages of legislation evolving daily, it’s even harder to keep up with where the process stands.  In other words: “If you’re confused, it’s… Continue reading Breaking down the congressional budget process

Playwright and translator Chantal Bilodeau explores the intersection of science, policy, art, and climate change. Citizens’ Climate Radio Ep. 63: Climate Change Theatre Action 2021 Citizens’ Climate Radio is a monthly podcast hosted by CCLer Peterson Toscano. Browse all our past episode recaps here, or listen to past episodes here, and check out the latest… Continue reading Citizens’ Climate Radio Ep. 63: Climate Change Theatre Action 2021

CCL’s Topher Anderson (left) and Drew Eyerly talked to conservatives at the Young Republican National Convention in Indianapolis this summer. Giving conservatives a place to have their voices heard on climate change By Steve Valk As a Republican concerned about climate change, Drew Eyerly often felt like a man without a community.  “In my own… Continue reading Giving conservatives a place to have their voices heard on climate change