Weekly Briefing: CCLers celebrate Earth Day across the country

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April 23, 2025

Thanks to Earth Day, April is always a big month of outreach for CCLers in communities across America. This year has been no exception!

Volunteers have been out tabling about climate policy, giving presentations about climate solutions, and building more local connections through special events like tree plantings and trash pickups. Our goal is to hold 550 outreach events nationwide by the end of the month, and we’re well on our way.

Head to CCL’s Instagram story to see photos from Earth Day, and don’t forget to tag us in your own!

See Earth Day Pics

In other news this week:

The Pope’s climate message: As the world remembers Pope Francis after his passing this week, we’re reflecting on the legacy of his climate leadership. His 2015 encyclical on climate change, Laudato Si, opened new lanes for climate action. CCL’s Catholic Action Team used the pope’s stance to organize special events, conduct targeted outreach, and spur Catholic universities’ action on climate change. CCL’s Danny Richter observed a 2014 conference at the Vatican in advance of the encyclical, and he remarked on the unprecedented clarity of the pope’s climate message.

Take action this week

Plan to join us in D.C. in July. Every summer, hundreds of volunteers flock to D.C. to learn about climate solutions and lobby Congress together during CCL's Summer Conference and Lobby Day. This year's event takes place July 21-22, with a jam-packed day of conference programming preparing you for in-person meetings with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Register now at cclusa.org/summer to secure your lobby spot and get a $50 early bird discount.

Upcoming trainings

WATCH: Navigating Climate Advocacy in a Changing Political Landscape - In this training last week, CCL Research Fellow Danny Richter outlined CCL's priorities for the 119th Congress. He detailed our policy priorities, discussed the need to be prepared for multiple swings of the political pendulum, and emphasized maintaining positive relationships with both Democratic and Republican members of Congress. Watch the recording.

5/8: Fix Our Forests - Senate version - Join CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli and VP of Government Affairs Jennifer Tyler for a walkthrough of the Senate's version of the Fix Our Forests Act. Join us!

5/22: Understanding the Foreign Pollution Fee Act - The Foreign Pollution Fee Act, reintroduced by Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) in April 2025, aims to impose a fee on certain imported products based on their level of greenhouse gas emissions. Go ahead and mark your calendar for this training next month, where you'll get a comprehensive understanding of the legislation. Join us!

Posted by Flannery Winchester on Apr 25, 2025 11:45 AM America/Los_Angeles