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Media reacts positively to carbon pricing By Katie Zakrzewski This is an exciting season here at Citizens’ Climate Lobby. The policy that CCL has been leading the charge on — carbon fee and dividend — is being seriously considered in Congress, it’s all over the news, and things are looking promising for it to advance!… Continue reading Media reacts positively to carbon pricing

Building resilience as climate volunteers By Katie Zakrzewski We’re on the edge of our seats around CCL these days, eager to hear about the inclusion of a carbon price in the reconciliation package. It can be hard to wait. It can be challenging to see the back and forth in the media, fearing that the… Continue reading Building resilience as climate volunteers

Volunteer Spotlight: Bea Acosta By Katie Zakrzewski After college, 22-year-old Beatriz “Bea” Acosta hoped to find an organization that would allow her to combine the fields that she loved most. An internship helped Bea realize that she loved public policy, as well as her major in biology. When her mother started to experience health problems… Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Bea Acosta

IPCC report spurs climate advocates onward By Rick Knight On August 6, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued the first chapter of its latest comprehensive climate report, the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6). For background, the IPCC issues these ARs at intervals of five to seven years, with other special reports, like the Special… Continue reading IPCC report spurs climate advocates onward

A new RFF study analyzes what combination of climate policies will bring the U.S. in line with its emissions reduction pledge. To meet America’s Paris pledge, climate policy Avengers must assemble By Dana Nuccitelli To meet our share of greenhouse gas emissions cuts as part of the Paris target to limit global warming to well… Continue reading To meet America’s Paris pledge, climate policy Avengers must assemble

Citizens’ Climate Radio Ep. 64: Hinduism and LGBTQ climate work 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 check out the latest episode in the post below.  How does an American Hindu approach the climate crisis? What… Continue reading Citizens’ Climate Radio Ep. 64: Hinduism and LGBTQ climate work

Why we need a carbon price in reconciliation By Tony Sirna Congress has committed to taking action on climate change in this year’s budget reconciliation bill. They should not pass up the chance to go big on climate,  include a carbon price, so we can meet the challenge of reducing emissions 50% by 2030 and… Continue reading Why we need a carbon price in reconciliation

Breaking down the congressional budget process By Flannery Winchester Even on the best of days, the legislative process in Congress can be wonky and complicated. In a moment like this, with major packages of legislation evolving daily, it’s even harder to keep up with where the process stands.  In other words: “If you’re confused, it’s… Continue reading Breaking down the congressional budget process

Playwright and translator Chantal Bilodeau explores the intersection of science, policy, art, and climate change. Citizens’ Climate Radio Ep. 63: Climate Change Theatre Action 2021 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 check out the latest… Continue reading Citizens’ Climate Radio Ep. 63: Climate Change Theatre Action 2021

CCL volunteers lobby for carbon pricing on Capitol Hill FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CCL applauds Senate consideration of carbon pricing CCL urges Congress to follow through on ambitious climate policy in budget reconciliation SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 – Today, Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL), a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy organization, released a statement of support for the inclusion… Continue reading CCL applauds Senate consideration of carbon pricing