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Black History Month week 2: Environmental activists By Berit Thorson Last week, we highlighted three Black climate leaders who are or have been involved with CCL. This week, we dive into more Black climate activists working in various parts of the environmental movement! First up: Leah Thomas, one of the founders of Intersectional Environmentalist (IE).… Continue reading Black History Month week 2: Environmental activists

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CCL applauds continued commitment to climate, pushes for more ambition Jan. 28, 2022 – As the Build Back Better Act continues to evolve, Citizens’ Climate Lobby appreciates lawmakers’ and the President’s ongoing commitment to climate. President Biden said in his press conference last week, “It’s clear that we would be able… Continue reading CCL applauds continued commitment to climate, pushes for more ambition

In 2021, Oregon Senate passed a bipartisan resolution in favor of carbon pricing By CCL Oregon volunteers   In the first half of 2021, volunteers from around the state of Oregon endeavored to pass a statewide resolution in favor of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, generating robust bipartisan support in the process.  During… Continue reading In 2021, Oregon Senate passed a bipartisan resolution in favor of carbon pricing

Kicking off Black History Month at CCL By Berit Thorson Happy Black History Month! Throughout February, we will be highlighting the work of Black environmentalists and activists. In this blog post, you’ll meet some Black environmentalists whom you may recognize from various parts of the CCL community, and you’ll get a sneak peek into what’s… Continue reading Kicking off Black History Month at CCL

As Congress trims Build Back Better, climate remains at the forefront   Our legislative staffers help CCL volunteers understand the latest developments in Congress and with climate legislation. Read or watch their latest update here, and visit the forums on CCL Community to ask any questions you may have.     Transcript: Hello everyone. For… Continue reading As Congress trims Build Back Better, climate remains at the forefront

Study shows that carbon cashback must be coupled with education By Dana Nuccitelli A new study published in Nature Climate Change made some waves with its assertion that dividends do not increase the popularity of a carbon price. The reason — somewhat buried in the paper and associated stories from the Atlantic and  David Roberts’… Continue reading Study shows that carbon cashback must be coupled with education

Flannery Winchester (R) moderating the plenary panel at CCL’s November 2019 conference in Washington, D.C. Citizens’ Climate Radio Ep. 68: An English major’s unexpected journey into creative climate advocacy 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… Continue reading Citizens’ Climate Radio Ep. 68: An English major’s unexpected journey into creative climate advocacy

West Virginians sing “Hey, Joe” to the tune of “Hey, Jude,” urging Sen. Manchin to support legislation to fight climate change.   CCL efforts reflect high stakes in West Virginia By Steve Valk   With so much attention focused on negotiations between Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Senate leadership over the Build Back Better legislation,… Continue reading CCL efforts reflect high stakes in West Virginia

Americans are more ready than ever to take climate action By Berit Thorson   Last year was filled with extreme weather events across the United States, including unprecedented wildfires, droughts, and heatwaves throughout the midwest and western United States, an intense and deadly winter storm in Texas, and a number of disastrous tropical storms, tornadoes,… Continue reading Americans are more ready than ever to take climate action

CCLers participate in roundtable discussion on climate and environmental justice By Katie Zakrzewski In November 2021, Sabrina Fu and other members of CCL in Maryland were invited to participate in the Roundtable on Climate and Environmental Justice, an initiative started by Congressman David Trone (D-MD-06) and U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. The… Continue reading CCLers participate in roundtable discussion on climate and environmental justice