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The BIG WIRES Act would increase energy transmission between regions, saving as much as $2.5 billion while reducing emissions Big impacts from BIG WIRES Act and IRA home rebates By Dana Nuccitelli, CCL Research Coordinator In CCL’s virtual lobbying last November, our primary ask was for members of Congress to cosponsor the BIG WIRES Act.… Continue reading Big impacts from BIG WIRES Act and IRA home rebates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 70 conservatives from across America to meet with Republican offices on climate March 2024 — Later this month, conservatives from across America will gather in Washington D.C. for Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s annual Conservative Climate Leadership Conference and Lobby Day.  “This is a really unique event,” says Drew Eyerly, Conservative Outreach Director for… Continue reading 70 conservatives from across America to meet with Republican offices on climate

The BIG WIRES Act would increase energy transmission between regions, saving as much as $2.5 billion while reducing emissions Big impacts from BIG WIRES Act and IRA home rebates By Dana Nuccitelli, CCL Research Coordinator In CCL’s virtual lobbying last November, our primary ask was for members of Congress to cosponsor the BIG WIRES Act.… Continue reading Big impacts from BIG WIRES Act and IRA home rebates

Washington youth organize state lobby day By Flannery Winchester Lindsey Desai has been part of CCL Washington since she was in 8th grade. As the leader of the CCL Youth Lobby Team for Washington state, she has been meeting with state legislators over the last few years, urging climate action.  Pictured L-R: Veda Nayar, Bridget… Continue reading Washington youth organize state lobby day

CCL’s Info Session: Find where you fit in By Nabila Wilson Elli Sparks vividly remembers attending her first CCL Informational Session back in 2010.  Sitting in her bedroom, Elli felt the sense of isolation melting away as she heard CCL Executive Director Mark Reynolds leading the call.  CCL Senior Director of Programs Elli Sparks “I… Continue reading CCL’s Info Session: Find where you fit in

A young CCLer’s COP28 story By Vinay Karthik Last December, I had the incredible opportunity to attend COP28, the 28th Conference of Parties, held by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Dubai. As part of YOUNGO, the official youth constituency of the UNFCCC, I was honored to be selected as a… Continue reading A young CCLer’s COP28 story

Comedy and Tragedy (credit: Photo by Ilargian Faus) Episode 92: There’s Something Funny about Climate Change In this episode of Citizens’ Climate Radio, listeners hear stories, insights, and innovative approaches to tackling climate change. From the unique perspective of a climate change comedian who marries humor with serious environmental advocacy to the empowering tales of… Continue reading Episode 92: There’s Something Funny about Climate Change

Volunteer Spotlight: Aliyah Bell By Flannery Winchester Aliyah Chyane Bell is a busy 23-year-old professional, soon-to-be law student, and climate advocate. She works at Xavier University of Louisiana as the assistant to the Director of Sustainability, and she’s studying for the LSAT and applying to master’s programs. We’re lucky that she also carves out time… Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Aliyah Bell

Ann Arbor’s snowman protest on Jan. 30, 2024 CCL snowmen take to the streets By Flannery Winchester Nobody stands to lose quite as much in a warming world as snowmen. Lawmakers need to hear from them, too! With fun, eye-catching protests in recent weeks, CCL chapters have been helping snowmen call for climate action.  When… Continue reading CCL snowmen take to the streets

Volunteer Spotlight: Helena Robinson By Flannery Winchester If you ask Helena Robinson what she’s up to these days, odds are she’s doing something to reduce carbon pollution. By day, she serves as the Director of Sustainability and Quality Control at Xavier University of Louisiana, working to reduce the school’s carbon footprint and get folks on… Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Helena Robinson