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Up next in November: Here’s what we’re lobbying Congress for 

Up next in November: Here’s what we’re lobbying Congress for CCL’s virtual fall conference on November 4–5 and lobby days on November 6–10 are fast approaching. CCL staff have determined the best “asks” for those lobby meetings and prepared trainings about those asks so you can get up to speed. On Monday, October 23, CCL’s… Continue reading Up next in November: Here’s what we’re lobbying Congress for 

Episode 89: The Best New Climate Change Books and Podcasts

Photo by Kaushal Moradiya  Episode 89: The Best New Climate Change Books and Podcasts As a climate advocate, you want to stay well informed, up to date, and equipped in the work you do. On today’s show the Citizens’ Climate Radio Team will help you do just that. In today’s show they feature the newest… Continue reading Episode 89: The Best New Climate Change Books and Podcasts

Spark of change: The Great School Electrification Challenge

Spark of change: The Great School Electrification Challenge By Veda Ganesan, Grade 10 from Flower Mound, Texas  Did you know that schools are among the largest consumers of energy in the public sector? They generate emissions equivalent to those of 18 coal-fired power plants or 15 million cars each year. In an age when sustainable… Continue reading Spark of change: The Great School Electrification Challenge

Seven CCL campus leaders participate in Local Conference of Youth USA 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Seven CCL campus leaders participate in Local Conference of Youth USA 2023 Oct. 20, 2023 – CCL is proud to announce that seven of our volunteers — Justin Berg, Lizzie Emch, Katharine Gage, Philip Ignatoff, Roksanna Keyvan, Emily O’Keefe, and Helen Tiffin — have been chosen as delegates for this year’s Local… Continue reading Seven CCL campus leaders participate in Local Conference of Youth USA 2023

The search for CCL’s next executive director  

Zaurie Zimmerman, Board Chair, Citizens’ Climate Lobby The search for CCL’s next executive director We are delighted to announce that the boards of Citizens’ Climate Lobby and Citizens’ Climate Education have jointly initiated a global search for our next Executive Director. We have formed a board search committee and engaged an international executive search firm… Continue reading The search for CCL’s next executive director  

CCL briefs House Climate Solutions Caucus on clean energy permitting reform

CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli CCL briefs House Climate Solutions Caucus on clean energy permitting reform When the House Climate Solutions Caucus relaunched this summer, CCL said, “​​We are hoping to see — and our grassroots volunteers will be lobbying for — meaningful bipartisan climate legislation” to emerge from the group. In recent weeks, we’ve… Continue reading CCL briefs House Climate Solutions Caucus on clean energy permitting reform

EU CBAM enters new phase, further advancing carbon pricing

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

Episode 88: The College Carbon Fee and Dividend Climate Change Movement

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