On May 1, these 26 House Republicans signed a new letter supporting clean energy tax credits that have particularly benefitted America’s nuclear power capacity. New support — and opposition — gets vocal on clean energy tax credits By Flannery Winchester As House committees begin to finalize and vote on their portions of the budget package,… Continue reading New support — and opposition — gets vocal on clean energy tax credits
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Episode 104: Saving Clean Energy Tax Credits: Inside the Inflation Reduction Act Fight
CCL staffers Dana Nuccitelli and Elissa Tennant Episode 104: Saving Clean Energy Tax Credits: Inside the Inflation Reduction Act Fight Episode Summary: In this episode of Citizens’ Climate Radio, we dive into the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)—the biggest climate legislation in U.S. history—and the urgent effort underway to protect its clean energy tax credits. CCL’s… Continue reading Episode 104: Saving Clean Energy Tax Credits: Inside the Inflation Reduction Act Fight
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?
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
Reflecting on the legacy of Laudato Si
The co-organizers of the meeting sharing four sentences about their work with Pope Francis, with CCL’s Danny Richter taking a picture in the background. Reflecting on the legacy of Laudato Si By Danny Richter After sharing a joke over lunch, Paul and I clinked glasses. I am, rather improbably, referring to Paul Crutzen, the Nobel… Continue reading Reflecting on the legacy of Laudato Si
Reflecting on the legacy of Laudato Si
The co-organizers of the meeting sharing four sentences about their work with Pope Francis, with CCL’s Danny Richter taking a picture in the background. Reflecting on the legacy of Laudato Si By Danny Richter After sharing a joke over lunch, Paul and I clinked glasses. I am, rather improbably, referring to Paul Crutzen, the Nobel… Continue reading Reflecting on the legacy of Laudato Si
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