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September 20, 2023 New permitting legislation hits the House and Senate You called, and Congress listened! Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA-50) just introduced an exciting new bill dealing with clean energy transmission. (Rep. Peters is pictured here speaking at our June 2023 conference.) It’s called the BIG WIRES Act, ... morein CCL Community Bulletin on 09/20/2023 09:19 PM
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Dear CCL Volunteers, With many tears, wonderful memories, some relief and a bit of optimism, I have decided that this is the right time for me to join my husband in retirement. It’s been a challenging year that has included a number of reminders that life can be unpredictable and always is changing. I will miss being a member of staff, but there's a good ... morein CCL Community Bulletin on 09/18/2023 02:58 PM
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September 13, 2023 As we continue to educate our communities about carbon pricing — and push Congress to enact one — it’s helpful to keep an eye on the encouraging carbon pricing advancements in the rest of the world. Canada has a carbon fee and dividend system in place, which they strengthened even more this year. The EU has a carbon border adjustment ... morein CCL Community Bulletin on 09/15/2023 11:48 AM
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September 6, 2023 Citizens’ Climate Lobby volunteers are known for how we fill the halls of Capitol Hill each June — but we don’t stop there. During the August recess, when senators and representatives are working in their state and district offices, CCLers find even more ways to connect. During this year’s recess, we focused on attending town halls. ... morein CCL Community Bulletin on 09/06/2023 03:06 PM
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August 30, 2023 Last week, many of the 2024 Republican presidential candidates took the stage for the first debate for the campaign season. The issue of climate change was prominent in the lineup, with debate moderators turning to climate as the second topic of the night. The segment opened with a question from a young conservative. “Polls ... morein CCL Community Bulletin on 09/04/2023 11:45 PM
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Each month, Citizens’ Climate Lobby supporters gather locally for a monthly meeting where we educate ourselves by listening to a guest speaker. Go to your local chapter's page to find out more about your chapter's plans for listening in. September's Monthly Meeting will be on Saturday, September 9th at 1:00 pm ET and featured a ... morein CCL Community Bulletin on 09/01/2023 03:05 PM
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Episode 87: TikTok, Daryl Hannah, and Barbie Take on Climate Change In this episode, we’re diving into the creative and innovative ways people are reaching the public about climate change. We feature TikTok influencers and a special announcement on behalf of a major toy company. TikTok’s Climate Challenge: Humor and Creativity for Impac t Listen ... morein CCL Community Bulletin on 08/25/2023 10:21 AM
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August 23, 2023 CCL’s Inclusion Conference, “Building Community Beyond Barriers,” is less than one month away! The event is hosted by CCL’s Affinity Action Teams — so it’s by volunteers, for volunteers — and it’s all about connecting and collaborating. The more we can create a welcoming space within CCL, the more people can get involved, growing ... morein CCL Community Bulletin on 08/23/2023 03:05 PM
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August 16, 2023 Major climate news alert! On Monday, a judge ruled favorably in a historic climate-focused court case called Held v. Montana. A little background: Montana’s constitution says its citizens have a right to a “clean and healthful environment.” So, in 2020, 16 young Montanans filed a lawsuit against the state, arguing that “by ... morein CCL Community Bulletin on 08/17/2023 06:46 PM
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August 9, 2023 Every August, Congress is scheduled to take a recess, and members head home to work in their district or state offices for the month. This is a great chance to get some face time with your representative and your senators without having to travel to Capitol Hill in D.C., so let’s make the most of this opportunity. Many members of Congress ... morein CCL Community Bulletin on 08/09/2023 07:10 PM
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Each month, Citizens’ Climate Lobby supporters gather locally for a monthly meeting where we educate ourselves by listening to a guest speaker. Go to your local chapter's page to find out more about your chapter's plans for listening in. August's Monthly Meeting will be on Saturday, August 12th at 1:00 pm ET and featured a conversation ... morein CCL Community Bulletin on 08/04/2023 01:50 PM
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August 2, 2023 The numbers are in, folks, and it’s all over the headlines: July 2023 was Earth’s hottest month on record. It was the hottest by a large margin, too — nearly 0.3 degrees Celsius. CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli breaks down the data in the Nerd Corner, explaining, “Usually when we get a new record-hot month, it will be by a couple ... morein CCL Community Bulletin on 08/04/2023 10:56 AM
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