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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA-50), the House sponsor of the BIG WIRES Act, addressed CCL’s volunteers at our June 2023 conference. CCL applauds bicameral BIG WIRES Act SEPT 15, 2023 – CCL strongly supports the bicameral introduction of the BIG WIRES Act. We applaud Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA-50)… Continue reading CCL applauds bicameral BIG WIRES Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA-50), the House sponsor of the BIG WIRES Act, addressed CCL’s volunteers at our June 2023 conference. CCL applauds bicameral BIG WIRES Act SEPT 15, 2023 – CCL strongly supports the bicameral introduction of the BIG WIRES Act. We applaud Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA-50)… Continue reading CCL applauds bicameral BIG WIRES Act

Seeing both sides of lobbying: From the Hill to CCL Jenn Tyler, current Senior Director of Government Affairs, worked on the Hill for seven years before joining CCL. Her first interactions with CCL were as a staffer, as she watched the magic of CCL volunteers from the outside. Watch Jenn tell her story here, beginning… Continue reading Seeing both sides of lobbying: from the Hill to CCL

  Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, with far-reaching impacts on the environment, economy, and society. As individuals, our collective efforts hold immense power to drive positive change and address this global crisis. Advocating for climate change action is not just a responsibility but an opportunity to shape a… Continue reading A guide to effective climate change action

Throughout the August congressional recess, CCL volunteers attended town halls like this one with Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE-01). Photo by Hayden Rooney of the Lincoln Journal Star. During August recess, CCLers highlight climate at town halls By Flannery Winchester Citizens’ Climate Lobby volunteers are known for how we fill the halls of Capitol Hill each… Continue reading CCLers highlight climate at town halls

Preeta Banerjee is better known as TikTok creator Prach on Earth. Episode 87: TikTok, Daryl Hannah, and Barbie Take on Climate Change In this episode, we’re diving into the creative and innovative ways people are reaching the public about climate change. We feature TikTok influencers and a special announcement on behalf of a major toy… Continue reading Episode 87: TikTok, Daryl Hannah, and Barbie Take on Climate Change

Certified to save the world: CCL’s Climate Advocacy Certificate Program By Steffanie Munguía and Flannery Winchester It can feel a little intimidating to start thinking of yourself as a “citizen lobbyist.” You’re probably more used to wearing titles like “college student,” or, you know, “regular person.” But with the right training and education, you can… Continue reading Certified to save the world: CCL’s Climate Advocacy Certificate Program

Some of the youth plaintiffs in Held v. Montana, who range in age from 5 to 22 CCLers contribute to historic Held v. Montana climate case By Flannery Winchester Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s advocacy typically focuses on the legislature, but other branches of government can make a big impact on climate action, too. This week, it’s… Continue reading CCLers contribute to historic Held v. Montana climate case

Carbon border adjustments & the PROVE IT Act One of CCL’s recent calls to action has been to tell Congress to pass the PROVE IT Act. That’s a bipartisan bill introduced in the Senate that would take the first step toward establishing a U.S. carbon border adjustment mechanism, or CBAM. We recently held a Citizens’… Continue reading Carbon border adjustments & the PROVE IT Act

CCL volunteer Teresa Welch and CCL Senior Director of Government Affairs Jennifer Tyler speak at June 2023 CCL Conference. Never say never: A lobbying success story CCL volunteer Teresa Welch serves as a liaison to her chapter’s Democratic member of Congress. Through persistent, thoughtful lobbying, Teresa and her chapter helped transform this lawmaker’s stance on… Continue reading Never say never: A lobbying success story