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CCL’s Inclusion Workshops in review On Friday, March 18, CCL’s Diversity & Inclusion Fellows and members of the National Inclusion Team will host the first Inclusion Education and Roundtable Discussion Workshop. It is part of an ongoing discussion series covering the relationship that topics such as ableism, language, and gender, among others, have to the… Continue reading CCL’s Inclusion Workshops in review

Fighting climate change and opposing Russian aggression are compatible goals By Tony Sirna The Russian attack on Ukraine is a tragic situation that is upending geopolitics and our global energy systems. Naturally, the question arises about how this affects climate politics and how climate advocates should be talking about this. The situation First I want… Continue reading Fighting climate change and opposing Russian aggression are compatible goals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Conservative-only climate event pushes for congressional action WASHINGTON, D.C., March 29-30, 2022 — At the end of this month, conservative voters from across America will come to D.C. to build Republican support for a carbon price. This conservative climate leadership conference is hosted by Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) and will be attended… Continue reading Conservative-only climate event pushes for congressional action

(Photo of Yonatan Malin, taken by Daniel Hirsh.) Volunteer Spotlight: Yonatan Malin By Katie Zakrzewski For this month’s Volunteer Spotlight, we hear from Yonatan Malin of Boulder, Colorado. Yonatan is the leader of CCL’s Jewish Action Team and has served as co-liaison to Senator Michael Bennet’s office. Yonatan is an Associate Professor of Music Theory… Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Yonatan Malin 

Arizona, wildfire season is coming By Katie Zakrzewski In recent years, many places across the United States have seen a dramatic increase in severe weather events and phenomena related to climate. Arizona in particular has had the misfortune of having to deal with multiple climate-related phenomena, such as drought, air pollution, a longer mosquito season,… Continue reading Arizona, wildfire season is coming

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rep. Ted Deutch’s climate leadership will be missed in Congress MARCH 2, 2022 – Throughout Rep. Ted Deutch’s tenure in Congress, Citizens’ Climate Lobby has appreciated his steadfast commitment to climate action. Our volunteers in Florida’s 22nd district have seen Rep. Deutch and his staff work tirelessly to protect not just their… Continue reading Rep. Ted Deutch’s climate leadership will be missed in Congress

What the latest IPCC report says about carbon fee and dividend By Dana Nuccitelli, CCL Research Coordinator   This week, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the second installation of its Sixth Assessment Report summarizing the latest scientific research on climate change impacts, adaptation, and vulnerabilities.  I summarized its scientific findings over at… Continue reading What the latest IPCC report says about carbon fee and dividend

Black History Month bonus: Political leaders By Berit Thorson Last week, we highlighted four Black environmental artists who use their medium to speak on issues like climate change, sustainability, and diversity and inclusion in the outdoors. Although Black History Month is officially over, we want to celebrate the life and work of Black people year-round.… Continue reading Black History Month bonus: Political leaders

CCL’s legislative roundup: What we’ve accomplished By Katie Zakrzewski CCL’s mission is to build the political will for a livable world. With each piece of legislation we support, we get closer to making that world a reality. In addition to pushing for a carbon fee and dividend, we’ve engaged on several other bills that have… Continue reading CCL’s legislative roundup: What we’ve accomplished

  Halcyon String Quartet Citizens’ Climate Radio Ep. 69: Angelic Trouble Makers—Climate Rebels and Musicians Listen Now! Citizens Climate Radio · Ep 69 Angelic Trouble Makers—Climate Rebels and Musicians In Citizens’ Climate Radio Episode 9, Quaker activist Eileen Flannagan told us about four roles that change agents can play: advocate, rebel, organizer, and helper. Most… Continue reading Citizens’ Climate Radio Ep. 69: Angelic Trouble Makers—Climate Rebels and Musicians