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Singer-songwriter Dane Myers Episode 86: Harnessing Local Political Power for Climate Change Solutions Brandi Robinson As climate advocates, we want to get everyone engaged in some sort of climate action. When it comes to taking on global climate change, people can feel overwhelmed with the scale of the problem, and then they shut down. Brandi… Continue reading Episode 86: Harnessing Local Political Power for Climate Change Solutions

CCL statement on House Climate Solutions Caucus relaunch July 2023 – Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) is glad to see the Climate Solutions Caucus reigniting its efforts in the U.S. House of Representatives. We appreciate Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-02) and Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) for their leadership in co-chairing the group, and we applaud their commitment… Continue reading CCL statement on House Climate Solutions Caucus relaunch

Some permitting reforms have passed. What’s next? On June 3, the debt ceiling deal (a.k.a. the Fiscal Responsibility Act), which included some permitting reform provisions, was signed into law. But Congress still has much more to do in this policy area.  That’s why, 10 days later, 895 CCLers descended on Capitol Hill and held 436… Continue reading Some permitting reforms have passed. What’s next?

Bill McKibben talks YIMBY and clean energy permitting reform By Samantha Johnstone CCLers recently had the privilege to hear from Bill McKibben joined volunteers watching virtually and in-person at the Washington, D.C., conference alike. McKibben, a renowned author, educator, environmentalist and co-founder of 350.org and Third Act, gave his insightful perspective on a range of… Continue reading Bill McKibben talks YIMBY and clean energy permitting reform

Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA-21) attended a potluck and presentation hosted by CCL volunteers in his district. CCLers go ‘out of office’ for creative events with Congress By Flannery Winchester This summer, CCL volunteers held a whopping 436 lobby meetings in one day on Capitol Hill. Did you see the photos? It was a fantastic day… Continue reading CCLers go ‘out of office’ for creative events with Congress

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Volunteers on the Capitol steps at the beginning of CCL’s 2023 lobby day Volunteer climate lobbyists hold 436 meetings in one busy day on Capitol Hill June 2023 – Citizens’ Climate Lobby recently held its 14th annual conference and lobby day in Washington, D.C., welcoming 895 in-person attendees. An estimated 700 additional… Continue reading Volunteer climate lobbyists hold 436 meetings in one busy day on Capitol Hill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Volunteers on the Capitol steps at the beginning of CCL’s 2023 lobby day Volunteer climate lobbyists hold 436 meetings in one busy day on Capitol Hill June 2023 – Citizens’ Climate Lobby recently held its 14th annual conference and lobby day in Washington, D.C., welcoming 895 in-person attendees. An estimated 700 additional… Continue reading Volunteer climate lobbyists hold 436 meetings in one busy day on Capitol Hill

Nokwanda Maseko, South African Economist at Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies Episode 85: Economics, Justice, and Carbon Price Solutions  For this episode of Citizens’ Climate Radio, interns Ruth Abraham and Lila Powell take over the show and take a deep dive into the world of carbon pricing.  Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s carbon pricing page states: “A… Continue reading Episode 85: Economics, Justice, and Carbon Price Solutions 

Comparing permitting reform proposals across the political spectrum Clean energy permitting reform has emerged as the hot climate policy area this year, with new proposals dropping fast and furious in recent weeks. Progressives, conservatives, and centrists have all offered numerous permitting reform bills and outlines for consideration. And Congress just passed some permitting reforms in… Continue reading Comparing permitting reform proposals across the political spectrum

CCL’s 2019 June lobby day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nearly 1,000 climate advocates heading to D.C. June 2, 2023 — With much work still left to meet U.S. climate commitments, nearly a thousand advocates will soon converge on Washington, D.C., for Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s June conference and lobby day, marking the organization’s largest volunteer presence on… Continue reading Nearly 1,000 climate advocates heading to D.C.