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Black History Month week 4: Environmental artists By Berit Thorson Last week, we highlighted four outdoors groups focused on increasing access to nature for Black people and other people of color. We also discussed how joy is an important piece of the climate movement that cannot be forgotten. Similarly, the art and media we consume… Continue reading Black History Month week 4: Environmental artists

CCL staffers create Onboarding Best Practices Workshop series By Katie Zakrzewski As CCL grows, many chapter leaders have questions about how to recruit and retain new volunteers. Thanks to the work of CCL’s Field Development Director Elli Sparks, CCL chapter leaders now have an opportunity to ask their most pressing questions about onboarding and get… Continue reading CCL staffers create Onboarding Best Practices Workshop series

Black History Month week 3: Increasing access to the outdoors By Berit Thorson “‘Every morning I awake torn between a desire to save the world and an inclination to savor it. This makes it hard to plan the day.’ But if we forget to savor the world, what possible reason do we have for saving… Continue reading Black History Month week 3: Increasing access to the outdoors

Volunteer Spotlight: Steve Levin Katie Zakrzewski This month’s Volunteer Spotlight focuses on Steve Levin. With 30 years’ experience in organizational consulting and executive coaching, Steve supports CCL volunteers to strengthen their communication skills, project planning, and personal resilience. Steve lives near San Francisco, and his many CCL contributions cut across regions, action teams, and initiatives.… Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Steve Levin

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