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Citizens' Climate featured in new documentary about Yellowstone National Park
CCL is featured in a new mini documentary from the Paramount Network. The video, about 12 minutes long, features CCL volunteer Charley Able from Bozeman, Montana, alongside actor Ian Bohen, who stars in the Paramount series "Yellowstone." The video sends viewers to Citizens' Climate as a way to get involved to address climate change and talk to legislators. To support Charley and this wonderful video, you can like, comment on, or share these social media posts:
You can also consider sharing the video at a community event, including it in one of your CCL presentations, and so on. Thanks for your support!
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In the wake of the El Paso tragedy
CCL’s mission to preserve a livable world for all took on a more expansive meaning for Spanish-speaking people in the wake of the El Paso tragedy. CCL Diversity Coordinator for Latino Communities Karina Ramirez reflects: “I, like many of the members of Citizens’ Climate Lobby, believe in our goal to have a “clima vivible,” or a “livable world” for all. And often, we might feel like it is impossible. How can I concentrate on climate solutions (or at all?) when I just learned someone drove 10 hours to kill people who were going about their lives? Someone drove with the full intention to kill someone like me.” Read more in Karina’s blog post.
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Save the date for November Lobby Day
As we have done for a number of years now, CCL will bring hundreds of volunteers to Washington, D.C., for our November Lobby Day (Nov. 11-12). Registration opens on Sept. 3. Momentum is picking up for carbon pricing on Capitol Hill, and the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act is leading the way with 59 House members now signed on. We’ll be looking to move this breakthrough legislation forward in November. Make plans to join us! |
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Your time, your passion, and your advocacy are investments with a massive future dividend: a more livable climate. If you want to invest more, you may consider making a gift of stock to support Citizens’ Climate Education (CCE) or Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL). Such a gift makes meaningful use of your patience and foresight, allowing you to offer an appreciated sum that may be substantially higher than your initial investment. Giving appreciated stock that you have owned for more than a year also provides greater tax benefits than donating cash. Gifts of stock to CCE, a 501(c)(3) organization, avoid capital gains tax and provide a tax deduction as a charitable contribution. Gifts to CCL, a 501(c)(4) organization, are not tax-deductible but still avoid capital gains taxes. In both cases, transferring ownership rather than selling the stock may help you save by avoiding brokerage fees. As every financial situation is different, we recommend consulting a financial advisor about the specific terms surrounding your gift. For more information, please contact Senior Development Director Lynate Pettengill at [email protected] or 785-331-5556. Thank you for considering this opportunity and for your commitment to a healthy climate! |
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This week on the CCL blog
Sam Daley-Harris on national call: CCL’s effective model of citizen empowerment was the creation of Sam Daley-Harris, who founded the poverty advocacy organization RESULTS in 1980. Sam joined CCL’s national call on Saturday to share examples of organized citizen lobbying that had a major impact on national policies and priorities. 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: 8/15 Citizens' Climate University: Fun, Culture & Community Building with Your Chapter - Learn how local groups can incorporate more fun, volunteer support, culture and community building into their group meetings. Learn more. 8/20 Core Volunteer Training: Economics of Carbon Fee and Dividend Policies - An in-depth look at new ways of thinking about the key components behind any carbon fee and dividend policy, including the Energy Innovation Act. Learn more. 8/22 Citizens' Climate University: Getting New Volunteers Engaged - Find out how to successfully onboard new volunteers into your group and keep people constantly involved. 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 Destiny Loyd and Sharon Bagatell (pictured), the Youth Action Team's mission is to support young people, high school age and younger, to be active, engaged, and empowered in building political will for climate solutions. The team welcomes young people and adult allies. The team's kickoff meeting on Zoom will be on Wednesday, August 21 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. You can learn about, join, and get call details on the Youth Action Team page. Other upcoming Action Team calls…
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8/14 - Team O.I.L. Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
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8/14 - Grasstops Engagement Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT - BCL guest speaker Steve Hams will teach us how to engage our local trade / professional associations
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8/15 - Presbyterian Action Team call at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT
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8/15 - LGBTQA+Allies Outreach Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
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8/19 - Progressive Outreach Action Team call at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT
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8/20 - Rural Electric Cooperatives Action Team call at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT
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8/21 - Strategic Planning Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
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8/21 - Climate & Culture Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
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Visit the full event calendar for dial-in details and future events
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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Stay Connected - Make sure CCL's emails are in your inbox
Don't miss out on updates from Citizens' Climate. Make sure our messages are getting to your inbox.
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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.
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).
Core Volunteer Training is held weekly on Tuesdays at 8 pm ET, 5 pm PT.
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Sign up for CCL Text Messages
As we build political will for climate solutions, CCL can notify you of timely actions via text message. This will be critical once a bill is in congress. You can opt out at any time. Sign up today!
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Sign up for CCL Community
Connect with other CCL volunteers! Our online volunteer portal is filled with amazing resources for education, outreach and taking action. Community's Weekly Bulletin will keep you current on all the latest CCL news.
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Donate now to support our climate action work
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