Take action in the face of the latest extreme weather news; House
Climate Solutions Caucus reignites their bipartisan efforts

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Weekly Briefing, July 19, 2023

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Table of Contents:

Extreme weather

Take action this week

Featured: CCL Hattiesburg

Upcoming trainings

Extreme weather is the story of the summer

We're not about doom and gloom here at CCL. But there sure has been a
lot of gloomy, doomsday-feeling climate news lately, huh?

Extreme weather got people's attention in June, when the eastern U.S.
was blanketed in smoke from Canadian wildfires and the south was hit
with record-breaking extreme heat. As summer goes on, these conditions
are only intensifying. Extreme heat is now hitting North America, Europe
and Asia alike

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. Canadian wildfire smoke affected the Midwest and is now headed into
many states again

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. Flash flooding

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is plaguing the Northeast.

In CCL, we often say, "Action is the antidote to despair." So in the
face of these bleak headlines, let's jump into action. Now is the time
to visit our action page and make sure your friends, family, neighbors,
and members of Congress are connecting the dots between this extreme
weather and urgently needed climate action.

I'm Ready to Take Action

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In other news this week:

• Climate Solutions Caucus: E&E News reports

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that the bipartisan House Climate Solutions Caucus has reignited its
efforts. CCL was instrumental in the original formation of this caucus

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in 2016, and we plan to push the group for more ambition and action than
ever. Stay tuned for more in next week's newsletter.

• Attend CCL's Inclusion Conference: Registration is now open for "
Building Community Beyond Barriers

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," our 2023 Inclusion Conference, happening virtually on Saturday, Sept.
16, with a virtual reception on Friday, Sept. 15.

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Take action this week

If you have a little time: Share this explainer on Instagram. Want a
quick way to get your friends and followers up to speed on the PROVE IT
Act and how it lays the groundwork for major climate policy like a CBAM?
Share this graphic explainer post

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to your or your chapter's Instagram story.

If you have more time: Write a letter to the editor for Care of
Creation. Volunteers of all faiths are invited to a letter-writing event

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on Wednesday, July 26, where you can write a letter for the upcoming
World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. The event takes place on
Zoom and is led by CCL State and Local Media Coordinator Charlotte Ward,
who will give you tips on writing an effective letter and help you
prepare to submit it to your local newspaper.

Featured chapter: CCL Hattiesburg

The CCL chapter in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, "has a core group of
dedicated people who focus on grassroots outreach, speaking with
neighbors on the impacts of a changing world on their local community,"
says chapter leader Chris Werle.

One example of that outreach is a two-part seminar they held at the
local branch of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, entitled "Climate
Change: What's Happening, and What Can We Do About It." The chapter also
connects with their community through local media. "We have been
fortunate to get a valuable outlet for our message with a monthly column
in our local newspaper, the Pine Belt News," Chris says. "The audience
is very diverse socially and politically, and the column has given us
the chance to communicate with people that we may not otherwise have
reached."

As they build political will for climate action in their community, the
chapter makes sure their members of Congress hear about it. They have
been meeting consistently with members of Sen. Wicker's (R-MS) office on
Zoom. Keep it up, CCL Hattiesburg!

CCL has nearly 400 chapters across the country. Find your local chapter
today and get plugged in.

Find My Chapter

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Upcoming trainings

7/20: Climate Funding from the Inflation Reduction Act - This training
will help you understand how you and your community can benefit from the
Inflation Reduction Act's climate funding. We'll review what's available
for homeowners, renters, community organizations, non-profits, religious
institutions, and local governments. Join us! 

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7/27: Extended Q&A with Dr. Adam Simon - Dr. Adam Simon, the guest
speaker on CCL's May call, shared a compelling presentation

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about the massive amounts of metals that go into the production of
electric vehicles, batteries, induction stoves, wind turbines and solar
panels. If you have more questions on this topic, attend this extended
Q&A to dive deeper. Join us!

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Need training on the basics? Catch our next session of Core Volunteer
Training, made for newer volunteers:

7/25: Social Media Basics - This training is geared at enhancing you and
your group's use of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Social Media
Basics will feature plenty of time for Q&A, and the final part of the
call will provide time in small group breakout discussions with other
new volunteers to support your social media goals for your own advocacy
efforts. Join us!

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To see other topics and past trainings, visit the Training Topics page
of CCL Community

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CCL Climate Advocate Training
Do you want to be a more effective volunteer? Start by joining our
Informational Session, and then register for our Climate Advocate
Training.
The Info Session is held weekly on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Join Info Session
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CCL's Climate Advocate Training workshop is offered live several times a
year ahead of our big lobby days. Click below to sign up or find out
more information.
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