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Some of the youth plaintiffs in Held v. Montana, who range in age from 5 to 22 CCLers contribute to historic Held v. Montana climate case By Flannery Winchester Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s advocacy typically focuses on the legislature, but other branches of government can make a big impact on climate action, too. This week, it’s… Continue reading CCLers contribute to historic Held v. Montana climate case

Carbon border adjustments & the PROVE IT Act One of CCL’s recent calls to action has been to tell Congress to pass the PROVE IT Act. That’s a bipartisan bill introduced in the Senate that would take the first step toward establishing a U.S. carbon border adjustment mechanism, or CBAM. We recently held a Citizens’… Continue reading Carbon border adjustments & the PROVE IT Act

CCL volunteer Teresa Welch and CCL Senior Director of Government Affairs Jennifer Tyler speak at June 2023 CCL Conference. Never say never: A lobbying success story CCL volunteer Teresa Welch serves as a liaison to her chapter’s Democratic member of Congress. Through persistent, thoughtful lobbying, Teresa and her chapter helped transform this lawmaker’s stance on… Continue reading Never say never: A lobbying success story

CCL volunteer Teresa Welch and CCL Senior Director of Government Affairs Jennifer Tyler speak at June 2023 CCL Conference. Never say never: A lobbying success story CCL volunteer Teresa Welch serves as a liaison to her chapter’s Democratic member of Congress. Through persistent, thoughtful lobbying, Teresa and her chapter helped transform this lawmaker’s stance on… Continue reading Never say never: A lobbying success story

  Volunteer keynote panel led by inspiring young activists By Samantha Johnstone CCL attendees to the June 2023 Conference had the honor of listening to a volunteer keynote panel facilitated by Steffanie Munguía, our Student Engagement Manager. Featured on stage was Minerve Jean, Evan Ryan, Emily O’Keefe and Karishma Goswami; four young climate advocates with… Continue reading Volunteer keynote panel led by inspiring young activists

Singer-songwriter Dane Myers Episode 86: Harnessing Local Political Power for Climate Change Solutions Brandi Robinson As climate advocates, we want to get everyone engaged in some sort of climate action. When it comes to taking on global climate change, people can feel overwhelmed with the scale of the problem, and then they shut down. Brandi… Continue reading Episode 86: Harnessing Local Political Power for Climate Change Solutions

CCL statement on House Climate Solutions Caucus relaunch July 2023 – Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) is glad to see the Climate Solutions Caucus reigniting its efforts in the U.S. House of Representatives. We appreciate Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-02) and Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) for their leadership in co-chairing the group, and we applaud their commitment… Continue reading CCL statement on House Climate Solutions Caucus relaunch

Some permitting reforms have passed. What’s next? On June 3, the debt ceiling deal (a.k.a. the Fiscal Responsibility Act), which included some permitting reform provisions, was signed into law. But Congress still has much more to do in this policy area.  That’s why, 10 days later, 895 CCLers descended on Capitol Hill and held 436… Continue reading Some permitting reforms have passed. What’s next?

Bill McKibben talks YIMBY and clean energy permitting reform By Samantha Johnstone CCLers recently had the privilege to hear from Bill McKibben joined volunteers watching virtually and in-person at the Washington, D.C., conference alike. McKibben, a renowned author, educator, environmentalist and co-founder of 350.org and Third Act, gave his insightful perspective on a range of… Continue reading Bill McKibben talks YIMBY and clean energy permitting reform

Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA-21) attended a potluck and presentation hosted by CCL volunteers in his district. CCLers go ‘out of office’ for creative events with Congress By Flannery Winchester This summer, CCL volunteers held a whopping 436 lobby meetings in one day on Capitol Hill. Did you see the photos? It was a fantastic day… Continue reading CCLers go ‘out of office’ for creative events with Congress