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Learn about the IRA’s homeowner electrification and efficiency incentives By Dana Nuccitelli, CCL Research Coordinator The financial incentives for homeowners in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will be key in achieving the building electrification and efficiency component of CCL’s policy agenda. But, they’re complicated! CCL volunteers have been asking a lot of questions like, “What… Continue reading Learn about the IRA’s homeowner electrification and efficiency incentives

Getting grasstops endorsements: Advice from an endorsement superstar By Katie Zakrzewski A nature lover with a degree in biology, Norma Morrison spent 30 years sharing her love of the outdoors and knowledge with others as an education professor at Milligan University in Tennessee. Since retiring, she has worked to make her native Carter County beautiful… Continue reading Getting grasstops endorsements: Advice from an endorsement superstar

CCL Utah event discusses Great Salt Lake, state climate initiatives By Katie Zakrzewski Recent CCL awareness campaigns highlighting the need for the protection of the Great Salt Lake have spurred an influx of new volunteers to join CCL Utah. Utah State Coordinator Tom Moyer sprang into action to connect these new volunteers with their state… Continue reading CCL Utah event discusses Great Salt Lake, state climate initiatives

What is the RISEE Act? By Katie Zakrzewski The RISEE Act, or the Reinvesting in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems Act, was first introduced in the Senate with the bipartisan support of Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) as S. 2130 in 2021.  Offshore wind energy is unique in terms of clean energy.… Continue reading What is the RISEE Act?

CCL’s Big Tent Climate Talk features an electrification discussion with Rewiring America By Syeda Hiba Naqvi With CCL’s recent policy expansion into areas such as healthy forests, building electrification and efficiency, and clean energy permitting reform, it’s important to start building relationships in these sectors now for a greater chance at success later.  One instance… Continue reading CCL’s Big Tent Climate Talk features an electrification discussion with Rewiring America

What is the RISEE Act? By Katie Zakrzewski The RISEE Act, or the Reinvesting in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems Act, was first introduced in the Senate with the bipartisan support of Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) as S. 2130 in 2021.  Offshore wind energy is unique in terms of clean energy.… Continue reading What is the RISEE Act?

CCL’s Big Tent Climate Talk features an electrification discussion with Rewiring America By Syeda Hiba Naqvi With CCL’s recent policy expansion into areas such as healthy forests, building electrification and efficiency, and clean energy permitting reform, it’s important to start building relationships in these sectors now for a greater chance at success later.  One instance… Continue reading CCL’s Big Tent Climate Talk features an electrification discussion with Rewiring America

January gratitude blog: This month’s volunteer accomplishments By Katie Zakrzewski Our volunteers are the best around. They work hard and make friends with everyone they meet. We love seeing this hard work pay off, and we love seeing our volunteers make a difference in their communities and around the world. Here are some of the… Continue reading January gratitude blog: This month’s volunteer accomplishments

CCL staff member wins environmental journalism award Feb. 9, 2023 – CCL staff member Dana Nuccitelli was honored this week with the 2022 SEAL Environmental Journalism Award.  In addition to being a valued member of CCL’s research team, Dana writes for Yale Climate Connections. His stellar work for that outlet — including pieces on clean… Continue reading CCL staff member wins environmental journalism award

In the realm of climate communication, social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram loom large as a means to reach people, especially younger people who are most concerned about the world they will inherit in the future. Joining this month’s meeting is Doria Brown, a social media influencer known as The Earth Stewardess on TikTok… Continue reading Doria Brown, Environmental Scientist & Content Creator