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

  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

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 ... more

Episode 84: Unraveling the Bible’s Message on Climate Change In this episode of Citizens’ Climate Radio, we explore the intersection between the Bible and climate change. More specifically, we discuss the Christian faith and how it inspires its followers to advocate for the planet.  Pastor Kyle Meyaard Schaap , husband, father, and self-described ... more

Listen now! In this month’s episode of Citizens’ Climate Radio, Peterson Toscano and Ruth Abraham feature four high school students who reveal the secret world of teenage lobbying. Brionna Dulay, Saachi Sharma, Cole Cochrane, and Anna Xies all volunteer for Citizens’ Climate Lobby. We asked them, “Are lobbyists evil?”  Brionna Dulay is a high ... more

Episode 81: Women in Wild Places In this month’s episode of Citizens’ Climate Radio, we feature two women so compelled by their experiences in the wilderness that they published books about them. Lilace Melin Guinard , is a poet and non-fiction writer. Citizens’ Climate Radio host Peterson Toscano walks alongside Guinard in northern Pennsylvania’s ... more

On this month’s episode of Citizens’ Climate Radio, host Peterson Toscano sits down with Julio Victor Cochoy Alva, a Guatemala native who grew up in the scenic Highlands region. Julio speaks about his picturesque mountain village with great affection. This is a place of beauty, yet it continues to be a place of deep trauma and historic conflict. In ... more

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 and  listen here! You can find a transcript for this episode  here . On this month’s episode of Citizens’ Climate Radio, Laureline Simon joins host ... more

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 and  listen here! Adrian Rafizadeh is a young conservative; he’s also motivated to connect with fellow young conservatives about climate change.  ... more

  Posted on August 1, 2022  Speaking with five different guests, host, Peterson Toscano, takes a deep dive to explore how climate change and extreme weather affect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender non-binary, and queer (LGBTQ+) people.  Leo Goldsmith  (he/him) of  ICF  is one of the co-authors of  Queer and Present Danger: ... more

By Peterson Toscano We are celebrating the sixth anniversary of Citizens’ Climate Radio, and a big theme you will hear in this episode is about breakthroughs and transformations. From the very beginning, Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s mission has been to create the political will for a livable world by enabling individual breakthroughs in the exercise ... more

Listen Now! Kaleb Christensen (R) and family In today’s show, we hear from conservatives who are concerned about climate change, and are engaged in meaningful action. Hannah Rogers, Trevor Jones, and Kaleb Christensen are three young people with ties to the state of Utah who are part of a growing movement in that state. They are each members of the ... more