Meet CCL’s 2022 Fellows We are proud to introduce to you our group of Fellows for this year! We have six Fellows in total: three Conservative Fellows and three Diversity and Inclusion Fellows. These two groups started in January and will continue through December, and their work varies from outreach to communications to research. The… Continue reading Meet CCL’s 2022 Fellows
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Earth Day brings another surge in media activity for CCL volunteers
Earth Day brings another surge in media activity for CCL volunteers By Steve Valk Each year, Earth Day offers an opportunity to get our message out about the need to enact climate solutions. With time running short to pass much-needed climate legislation, getting that message across in the media has been especially important, and our… Continue reading Earth Day brings another surge in media activity for CCL volunteers
How #ElectrifyEverything meshes with CCL’s goals
How #ElectrifyEverything meshes with CCL’s goals By Dana Nuccitelli, CCL Research Coordinator Electrification is a hot topic right now, with many countries searching for ways to reduce their dependence on Russian oil and gas as Putin’s war atrocities in Ukraine worsen by the day. Fortunately, many of the solutions to reduce long-term fossil fuel financial… Continue reading How #ElectrifyEverything meshes with CCL’s goals
Citizens’ Climate Radio Ep. 71: Pets, African Wildlife, and Climate Change
Adult and baby rhinoceros. Photo courtesy of Berit Thorson Citizens’ Climate Radio Ep. 71: Pets, African Wildlife, and Climate Change Listen Now! Cheetah family. Photo courtesy of Berit Thorson In this episode, you will hear a lively conversation between our host, Peterson Toscano, and four South African veterinarians. Like many climate advocates, Peterson couldn’t… Continue reading Citizens’ Climate Radio Ep. 71: Pets, African Wildlife, and Climate Change
Statement on API’s proposed carbon pricing policy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement on API’s proposed carbon pricing policy WASHINGTON D.C., April 21, 2022 – News broke in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) this morning that the American Petroleum Institute (API), the country’s largest trade association for the oil and gas industry, has drafted a proposal urging Congress to adopt a carbon tax with… Continue reading Statement on API’s proposed carbon pricing policy
What does it mean to electrify everything?
What does it mean to electrify everything? By Berit Thorson On April 9, Keishaa Austin spoke at CCL’s monthly call on behalf of Rewiring America, a nonprofit organization “focused on electrifying everything in our communities.” Keishaa is Rewiring America’s Head of Engagement and Partnerships, and on the call, she discussed the case for electrifying everything… Continue reading What does it mean to electrify everything?
Volunteer Spotlight: Roundup
Volunteer Spotlight: Roundup April is Volunteer Appreciation Month here at CCL! For our Volunteer Spotlight this month, we highlight nine CCL volunteers from across the country doing climate work in their communities, from Hawaii to New York and everywhere in between. Ginny Rogers Chapter: Ann Arbor, MI Work with CCL: CCL Group Leader, volunteer admin… Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Roundup
CCL’s Conservative Conference brings right-leaning climate advocates to D.C.
CCL’s Conservative Conference brings right-leaning climate advocates to D.C. By Katie Zakrzewski CCL’s Conservative Conference on March 29 and 30 succeeded in uniting right-leaning climate advocates in D.C. and taught 85 volunteers about the importance of right-wing participation in the climate movement. In the weeks leading up to the conference, Nate Abercrombie, the Conservative… Continue reading CCL’s Conservative Conference brings right-leaning climate advocates to D.C.
CCL campaign uses WWII imagery to link clean energy to fight against Putin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CCL campaign uses WWII imagery to link clean energy to fight against Putin WASHINGTON, D.C., April 11, 2022 — In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, funded primarily by the sale of oil and gas, Citizens’ Climate Lobby has launched a campaign calling for a swift transition to clean energy and electric… Continue reading CCL campaign uses WWII imagery to link clean energy to fight against Putin
How to write a letter to the editor
How to write a letter to the editor By Berit Thorson Letters to the editor, or LTEs, are a highly effective way CCLers can let members of Congress know constituents in their district care about climate action. LTEs are essentially a chance for community members to have their say in print in response to something… Continue reading How to write a letter to the editor