Registration opening soon for online national conference; Congressman
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CCL Weekly Briefing, April 29, 2020

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Table of Contents:

Message from Danny 

Take action this week 

Featured lever: Lobbying 

Training topics

Blog roundup 

Danny's message: Our climate advocacy will unfold in three phases

These are strange and stressful times for everyone, and CCL volunteers
may be wondering about the appropriate way for climate advocates to
engage members of Congress during this period of uncertainty.

At the moment, the House and Senate aren't even sure how to conduct
business in a safe manner. And the work they're doing now is strictly
focused on providing resources to get our nation through the health and
economic crises brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a message to our volunteers, CCL VP for Government Affairs Danny
Richter explains that returning to some semblance of normalcy with our
lobbying efforts will happen in three phases

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. The timing of those phases, however, is hard to determine at this
point.

Watch Danny's message to learn about the three phases we anticipate
along with guidance for engaging Congress in each of those phases.

WATCH DANNY'S MESSAGE

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Other news this week:

Save the date for online national conference: CCL will hold a virtual
conference online

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on Saturday, June 13. Lobby meetings will be held online over several
days the following week. Look for registration to open soon.

CCL Canada online conference: To our north, CCL Canada will host an
online conference and lobby training

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on May 11. Registration is open now. Even if you aren't Canadian, this
is a unique chance to learn from advocates in a country with an active
carbon fee and dividend policy.

Rep. Hank Johnson joins CCL call: Last night's Group Leader call
featured a special guest: Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA), one of the
cosponsors of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. Johnson
told volunteers, "Your voice matters. We need you now more than ever."
Check out our appreciative tweet

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and thank Johnson .

CCL a finalist for award: CCL was named as a finalist in the Keeling
Curve Prize

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, which is dedicated to activating and accelerating global climate
solutions. Ten winners will be announced in June to receive a $25,000
award.

Hang out with CCL's Jim Tolbert: You know him as CCL's Conservative
Outreach Director, but this Friday — 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT — you can get
to know Jim Tolbert and the work he does a little better during our
weekly hang out with a CCL staffer. Grab a brown bag lunch or cup of
coffee and spend some time with Jim. Details and upcoming hangouts here

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Climate Interactive holds workshop for CCL Africa: On a CCL national
call last July, Drew Jones from Climate Interactive demonstrated a tool,
En-ROADS, to simulate the effectiveness of various climate solutions.
This week, he led a workshop

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on En-ROADS for CCL Africa that was held on WhatsApp. The purpose of the
workshop was to empower volunteers to bring this tool to their own
governments and NGOs to help them make more informed climate policy
decisions.

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Take action this week

If you have a little time: Check out the videos from CCL's virtual
"Uniting From Home" Earth Day event, which took place on Saturday.
Around 2,600 people attended Dr. Katharine Hayhoe's keynote address

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and the breakout sessions, covering basic climate advocacy skills

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, tips for organizing during the pandemic

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, and stories from CCL volunteers

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. If you weren't watching live, we don't want you to miss out. You can
share these videos with your friends on social media, too.

If you have more time : Reach out to a local club, group, class, or
faith organization that you belong to and ask if you or someone else
from CCL could do an online presentation for them. Ask your group leader
to suggest a presenter, or if you are not connected to a CCL chapter,
submit your request on the CCL website

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You can also connect with your nearest CCL chapter

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to take action in your community, or join one of CCL's national online
Action Teams

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to take action on specific topics like agriculture, health, faith, and
more.

Browse CCL Community's Event Calendar

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to find upcoming events, trainings, and calls you can join.

Lobbying: Sending thanks & encouragement

Right now, Congress carries an enormous burden as they work to preserve
the health and economic safety of their constituents through the
COVID-19 crisis. Our volunteers in New York's 19th district wanted to
share their appreciation and gratitude to their member of Congress for
the work he's been doing, such as holding Zoom town halls to keep
constituents informed. The CCLers sent their representative a heartfelt
card, expressing sincere thanks for "the time and energy you and your
staff devote to hearing what people need and helping those whose needs
are unmet." The card also wished continued good health to the member,
the staff, and their loved ones. It was signed with a page of names and
Zoom screenshots, adding a personal touch, and it arrived on Earth Day.
When we say CCL builds relationships with members of Congress, this is
what we mean!

CCL volunteers are regularly activating the " five levers

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" of political will in their communities. If you'd like to reach out to
your member of Congress, watch or read these trainings on "Contacting
Congress."

LEARN TO CONTACT CONGRESS

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Training topics

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:

4/30 Citizens' Climate University: Handling Challenging Questions About
the Energy Innovation Act - When people start asking tough questions
about the Energy Innovation Act, you need to be ready. CCL staffers Tony
Sirna and Adeline DeYoung will prepare you with persuasive answers.
Learn more

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5/5 Core Volunteer Training: Economics of Carbon Fee & Dividend Policies
- There are three key components to the fee-and-dividend policy in the
Energy Innovation Act. Understanding these components is essential for
advocates. Learn more

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5/7 Citizens' Climate University: Transformative Power of Citizen
Advocacy - By being an advocate, citizens discover the power they have
to change their government while also changing themselves. CCL
volunteers share their stories in this session. Learn more

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Bonus training: Katharine Hayhoe's "Global Weirding" - Are you a teacher
or parent looking for a good resource to teach young people about
climate change? Dr. Hayhoe's "Global Weirding" series can help them to
understand this complicated topic. Learn more

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This week on the CCL blog

Eco-grief in a time of coronavirus mourning: Many people are processing
sadness and grief during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the latest Citizens'
Climate Radio podcast, eight women share their experiences of working
through the emotional impact of climate change and how it relates to the
current health crisis. Read more

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congress. You can opt out at any time. Sign up today!
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CCL Climate Advocate Training
Do you want to be a more effective volunteer? Start by joining our
Informational Session, then register for our Climate Advocate Training,
and wrap up with our Core Volunteer Training.
The Info Session is held weekly on Wednesdays at 8pm ET, 5pm PT.
Join Info Session
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Climate Advocate Training is held the first Wednesday of every month at
1 pm ET and the third Wednesday monthly at 8 pm ET (adjust for your
local time zone).
Register for Climate Advocate Training
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Core Volunteer Training is held weekly on Tuesdays at 8 pm ET, 5 pm PT.
RSVP for Core Volunteer Training
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Donate now to support our climate action work

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