CCL Community Bulletin

In this episode, host Peterson Toscano guides us through an exploration of the role forests play in addressing the causes and impacts of climate change, both in urban and rural settings. Six guests provide personal narratives, expert insights, and actionable strategies that will inform and inspire climate advocates. This episode also delves into ... more

November 22, 2023  It’s never easy to talk about politics at the Thanksgiving table — but it might be easier than you think to talk about climate change! The Yale Program on Climate Change Communication finds that 66% of people are worried about climate change, but only 34% talk about it with their friends and family. Close that gap this holiday weekend by ... more

November 15, 2023 Last week, a group of lawmakers in the House Climate Solutions Caucus sent a letter to House leadership urging bipartisan climate cooperation and specifically highlighting permitting reform as an area of opportunity. The 26 members who signed the letter are 13 Republicans and 13 Democrats. (One of the signatories is Rep. Young Kim, ... more

November 8, 2023 It’s lobby week! After a motivating weekend at our “Grassroots Rising” virtual Fall Conference, CCLers across the country are now meeting with legislative offices.  In at least 281 virtual meetings, volunteers are generating more support for  our primary and secondary asks : the BIG WIRES Act, the RISEE Act, and the Increased TSP ... more

Each month, Citizens’ Climate Lobby supporters gather locally for a  monthly meeting  where we educate ourselves and take action. Go to your  local chapter's page  to find out more about your chapter's plans for November.  November's Monthly Actions    download the full sheet Plan how you’ll support our year-end fundraiser Debrief on our Fall ... more

November 1, 2023 Climate change is getting worse, so we're getting better. Let’s level up our climate advocacy THIS weekend at “Grassroots Rising,” CCL’s virtual Fall Conference. We’ll get started with an Action Team Fair and virtual reception on Friday evening. These are great opportunities to connect (and cut loose a little!) with a community of ... more

  As a climate advocate, you want to stay well informed, up to date, and equipped in the work you do. On today’s show the Citizens’ Climate Radio Team will help you do just that. In today’s show they feature the newest and best books and podcasts related to climate advocacy. They also speak to the creators behind these excellent new resources.  New ... more

We are delighted to announce that the  boards of Citizens’ Climate Lobby  and  Citizens’ Climate Education  have jointly initiated a global search for our next Executive Director. We have formed a board search committee and engaged an international executive search firm who will reach out to a diverse group of candidates and help us find the right ... more

October 25, 2023 The program for CCL's November conference, "Grassroots Rising: Leveling Up in the Climate Fight," is chock full of fantastic content. In addition to an opening keynote address from CNN commentator, author, and social entrepreneur Van Jones, we will also have a closing keynote address from another familiar face: Dr. Danny Richter. ... more

October 18, 2023   You’ve probably heard about the drama unfolding in Congress over the last few weeks — Rep. Kevin McCarthy was ousted as Speaker of the House, and as of right now, this important role still has not been filled. Ben Pendergrass, CCL’s Vice President of Government Affairs, joined CCL’s October meeting this past weekend to help us ... more

October 11, 2023 On Sept. 28, the House Climate Solutions Caucus held its first meeting of this Congress, and they devoted it to a briefing on the subject of clean energy permitting reform. Not only that, but they invited CCL staff to deliver that briefing. This is a testament to the leadership role CCL has played in conveying the importance of clean ... more

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.  October's Monthly Meeting will be on Saturday, October 14th at 1:00 pm ET   and featured a conversation ... more