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CCL celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: 2022 festivities By the Latinos Action Team and Karina Ramirez Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 each year to celebrate the achievements, histories, traditions, and cultural diversity of Latinos in the United States.  “The observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon… Continue reading CCL celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: 2022 festivities

Why we still need a national carbon fee By Jonathan Marshall The historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which delivers nearly $400 billion in climate investment over a decade, is easily the most powerful climate policy ever enacted in the United States. Coming on top of significant climate-related provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs and… Continue reading Why we still need a national carbon fee

Why we still need a national carbon fee By Jonathan Marshall The historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which delivers nearly $400 billion in climate investment over a decade, is easily the most powerful climate policy ever enacted in the United States. Coming on top of significant climate-related provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs and… Continue reading Why we still need a national carbon fee

Carbon border adjustment mechanisms: What are they, and why do they matter? By Katie Zakrzewski In 2021, the European Union announced its plan to implement a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) in 2023. You might be wondering what exactly is a CBAM, and what does it mean for climate provisions? What is a CBAM? The… Continue reading Carbon border adjustment mechanisms: What are they, and why do they matter?

Yale polling shows emergence of climate change as a voting issue By Steve Valk As the midterm election season heats up, Citizens’ Climate Lobby has advised our volunteers that this is a prime time to elevate the issue of climate change in Congress, as incumbents and challengers seek votes to keep or attain seats in… Continue reading Yale polling shows emergence of climate change as a voting issue

Adrian Refizadeh is a young conservative; he’s also motivated to connect with fellow young conservatives about climate change.  “Polling from Frank Luntz found that 75% of Republicans under 40 support a carbon fee and dividend, which is really major,” Adrian explains in this episode of Citizens’ Climate Radio. “That 75% number is something that we’re… Continue reading Episode 75: Adrian Rafizadeh — Young conservative pursuing climate solutions

Celebrating the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act By Madeleine Para Last week, CCL celebrated the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, which contained historic climate measures. The following remarks were given by CCL Executive Director Madeleine Para during the celebratory Zoom call with CCL volunteers. It is a privilege and a thrill to be… Continue reading Celebrating the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act

Environmental justice concerns about the Inflation Reduction Act By Tony Sirna, Karina Ramirez, and Steffanie Munguia While many people celebrate the climate progress in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), there are many who are voicing serious concerns about the compromises in the bill and the harm they may cause to some frontline and disadvantaged communities.… Continue reading Environmental justice concerns about the Inflation Reduction Act

This major climate bill is signed, sealed, delivered. Good job, everyone. By Steve Valk The budget reconciliation roller coaster ride is over. Thanks, Congress, for a wild ride. The decades-long quest for major climate legislation has finally succeeded with the passage and yesterday’s signing of the Inflation Reduction Act, putting the United States on a… Continue reading This major climate bill is signed, sealed, delivered. Good job, everyone.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE With House passage, historic climate legislation will soon be signed into law August 12, 2022 – Today, the U.S. House passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, putting the U.S. on a path to at least 40% emissions reduction by 2030. House passage comes less than a week after the legislation passed… Continue reading With House passage, historic climate legislation will soon be signed into law