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California “Green Republicans” network at conventions By Katie Zakrzewski Over the last five years, there has been a growing movement of CCLers, Republican and Democrat, tabling at California’s GOP convention. They are referred to as members of CCL’s Conservative Caucus and Friends of the Caucus.  This fall’s convention was an opportunity for a new strategy… Continue reading California “Green Republicans” network at conventions

New research: carbon fee and dividend would reduce poverty and inequality while strengthening the economy By Dana Nuccitelli On November 29, the prominent journal Nature Climate Change published two studies very relevant to CCL’s efforts. The title of the first paper nicely summarizes its key findings: Climate action with revenue recycling has benefits for poverty,… Continue reading New research: carbon fee and dividend would reduce poverty and inequality while strengthening the economy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NY state legislators & climate leaders call for a carbon price NEW YORK, December 6, 2021 – This week, six New York state legislators and two Climate Action Council members sent a letter to the New York congressional delegation, urging them to support a price on carbon. The letter was facilitated by… Continue reading NY state legislators & climate leaders call for a carbon price

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NY state legislators & climate leaders call for a carbon price NEW YORK, December 6, 2021 – This week, six New York state legislators and two Climate Action Council members sent a letter to the New York congressional delegation, urging them to support a price on carbon. The letter was facilitated by… Continue reading NY state legislators & climate leaders call for a carbon price

CCL names incoming executive director, welcomes current director to board FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 7, 2021 – Citizens’ Climate Lobby announced that executive director Mark Reynolds will join the organization’s governing board in 2022. Current CCL president Madeleine Para will succeed Reynolds as executive director, effective January 20, 2022. “Mark’s extraordinary vision and inspirational leadership… Continue reading CCL names incoming executive director, welcomes current director to board

A letter from Mark: New role. Same commitment. Dear volunteers, The last few months have been an incredible season in CCL’s advocacy. The policy we’ve worked on for so long is now an integral part of the national policy discussion, with a possibility that it will become law. We still need to make it across… Continue reading A letter from Mark: New role. Same commitment. 

Longmont City Council unanimously endorses carbon fee and dividend policy By Adam Reed Children buzzed with excitement at our city’s weekend ArtWalk event in downtown Longmont, Colorado. While tabling, members of our Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) chapter invited children to draw their responses to the question: “How would you like to see the climate change?”… Continue reading Longmont City Council unanimously endorses carbon fee and dividend policy

Citizens’ Climate Radio Ep. 66: Hospitality in a Time of Climate Change Citizens’ Climate Radio is a monthly podcast hosted by CCLer Peterson Toscano. Browse all our past episode recaps here, or listen to past episodes here, and check out the latest episode in the post below.  We live in a world with stronger and… Continue reading Citizens’ Climate Radio Ep. 66: Hospitality in a Time of Climate Change

Volunteer Spotlight: Torrey McMillan and Meadow the Pup By Katie Zakrzewski For this month’s Volunteer Spotlight, CCL recognizes Torrey McMillan, the group leader of Ohio’s Cleveland chapter.  Torrey first got involved with CCL as part of a New Years’ resolution to be more involved in her local community. Since then, she has worked to make… Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Torrey McMillan and Meadow the Pup

CCL statement on House passage of Build Back Better FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19th, 2021 — Citizens’ Climate Lobby appreciates that Congress continues to work hard on a budget reconciliation bill that includes historic levels of climate investment. President Biden has pledged to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2030, and the House passage of… Continue reading CCL statement on House passage of Build Back Better