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Republicans testify to Senate climate committee
Congress is off for their August recess this month. But before they left, a Senate climate committee invited several Republicans to share their thoughts on climate change. One of those Republicans was CCL volunteer Nick Huey. Watch and share clips of Nick’s powerful testimony on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, or head to CCL Community to watch his entire statement.
You can also check out GOP pollster Frank Luntz sharing his story about a wildfire that nearly took his home. He says unequivocally about climate change: “It is happening.”
Other news this week: CCL abroad: A new international chapter has launched in Nigeria at the University of Abuja. Check out these recent updates about all of CCL’s international work. Climate pod: CCL’s Mark Reynolds just appeared on a new podcast called The Climate Pod. Listen in! |
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Media: USA Today letter, editorial opportunity
CCL volunteer Bob Taylor recently got a letter to the editor published in USA Today, which has an approximate daily readership of 2.6 million. Bob's letter reads, in part, “Transitioning to clean energy will require a moonshot approach. Republicans and Democrats will have to work together.” Bob references the Energy Innovation Act, pointing out, “It would grow the economy, drive innovation and motivate other nations to adopt similar policies. It cannot wait.” CCL volunteers are regularly activating the “five levers” of political will in their communities. This month, it’s a great time to contact your newspaper’s editorial board and ask them to write an editorial supporting the Energy Innovation Act. CCL’s Communications team has created a new media resource to help you do this. Head to the “Working with Media” forum on CCL Community to learn more.
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This week on the CCL blog
LA County endorses H.R. 763: The most populous county in the United States recently passed a resolution endorsing the Energy Innovation Act, thanks to coordinated efforts from volunteers in five local chapters. Read more. Volunteer Spotlight - Dr. Kenya Goodson: Dr. Kenya L. Goodson leads CCL’s Tuscaloosa, Alabama, chapter. She also helps with community and political engagement through her church, the Tuscaloosa Democratic Party, and the Black Warrior Riverkeeper. Read more. Did you miss the mayors’ endorsement? A few weeks ago, the U.S. Conference of Mayors endorsed carbon pricing. The vote was covered in several media outlets, and volunteers praised their mayors for their support. Read more. |
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CCL offers two ongoing learning series: Citizens' Climate University for existing volunteers, and Core Volunteer Training for new volunteers. Here are the next few sessions you can join: 8/8 Citizens' Climate University: Bringing Community Leaders to Lobby Meetings - CCLers across the country have brought influential leaders into meetings with their members of Congress. Join this training to hear their experiences and get ready to try it yourself. Learn more. 8/13 Core Volunteer Training: Social Media Basics - You and your chapters can use Facebook, Twitter and Instagram in specific ways that advance your climate advocacy. CCL staff will teach you how! Learn more. 8/15 Citizens' Climate University: Fun, Culture, & Community Building With Your Chapter - Want to incorporate more fun and community building into your group meetings and local activities? Join this training to hear examples of what's worked for other CCL chapters around the country. Learn more. To see upcoming topics and past trainings, visit the Training Topics page of CCL Community. |
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 Featured Action Team: Led by Karina Ramirez (pictured), the People of the Global Majority Action Team is a community for people of color (who make up the global majority) to gather, share stories, support each other and express political will. The team's next meeting will be on Monday, August 12, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
You can learn about and join the team on the People of the Global Majority Action Team page. If you are not a person of color but want to support greater diversity in CCL, check out CCL’s Climate and Culture Action Team, which is open to all. Other upcoming Action Team calls…
To check out all of CCL's Action Teams and join any that interest you, head to the Action Team directory on CCL Community. |
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