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Time to brush up on your CBAM knowledge — the EU’s CBAM policy has just entered a new phase. EU CBAM enters new phase, further advancing carbon pricing By Flannery Winchester The European Union’s carbon pricing efforts have just taken the next major step forward. As of Sunday, the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM)… Continue reading EU CBAM enters new phase, further advancing carbon pricing

Helen Tiffin with enthusiastic endorser. Episode 88: The College Carbon Fee and Dividend Climate Change Movement In episode 88 of Citizens’ Climate Radio, we dive into the passion and action of young climate activists, exploring their journeys from concern to meaningful action. Host, Peterson Toscano leads the conversation, spotlighting the endeavors of students like Emily… Continue reading Episode 88: The College Carbon Fee and Dividend Climate Change Movement

  Many Americans don’t think much about Canada, other than their awareness that it’s a big non-threatening country to the north that gets really cold in the winter, but has some great fishing. But Canada definitely punches above its weight in some areas, whether it’s producing rock stars, comedians, or – of course – hockey… Continue reading Canada leads the way on carbon pricing

  Many Americans don’t think much about Canada, other than their awareness that it’s a big non-threatening country to the north that gets really cold in the winter, but has some great fishing. But Canada definitely punches above its weight in some areas, whether it’s producing rock stars, comedians, or – of course – hockey… Continue reading Canada leads the way on carbon pricing

Hear from the experts on permitting reform By Samantha Johnstone Permitting reform — it’s “the most boring topic that is of utmost importance,” Xan Fishman jokes. Fishman is the Director of Energy Policy and Carbon Management at the Bipartisan Policy Center, and at our last conference, he joined a panel discussion about permitting alongside Chad… Continue reading Hear from the experts on permitting reform

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Carbon pricing bill would supercharge effect of IRA subsidies, cut carbon pollution SEPT. 25, 2023 – At an event at Santa Barbara’s Community Environmental Council’s Environmental Hub, Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) announced today that he will reintroduce the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act into the House. The legislation charges corporate polluters… Continue reading Carbon pricing bill would supercharge effect of IRA subsidies, cut carbon pollution

Chamber of Commerce meetings make an impact in Montana By Alex Amonette   I recently had the privilege of meeting with a local Chamber Executive Director, Shane, after nearly five years of trying to schedule a meeting. Thirty minutes before the presentation was slated to begin, I hopped on Zoom and Shane was already waiting… Continue reading Chamber of Commerce meetings make an impact in Montana

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA-50), the House sponsor of the BIG WIRES Act, addressed CCL’s volunteers at our June 2023 conference. CCL applauds bicameral BIG WIRES Act SEPT 15, 2023 – CCL strongly supports the bicameral introduction of the BIG WIRES Act. We applaud Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA-50)… Continue reading CCL applauds bicameral BIG WIRES Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA-50), the House sponsor of the BIG WIRES Act, addressed CCL’s volunteers at our June 2023 conference. CCL applauds bicameral BIG WIRES Act SEPT 15, 2023 – CCL strongly supports the bicameral introduction of the BIG WIRES Act. We applaud Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA-50)… Continue reading CCL applauds bicameral BIG WIRES Act

Seeing both sides of lobbying: From the Hill to CCL Jenn Tyler, current Senior Director of Government Affairs, worked on the Hill for seven years before joining CCL. Her first interactions with CCL were as a staffer, as she watched the magic of CCL volunteers from the outside. Watch Jenn tell her story here, beginning… Continue reading Seeing both sides of lobbying: from the Hill to CCL