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Bipartisan climate group forming in U.S. Senate
Two U.S. Senators are stepping up to the plate on climate change in a major way. Sen. Chris Coons, a Democrat from Delaware, and Sen. Mike Braun, a Republican from Indiana, are creating a bipartisan climate group in the Senate. The news broke late last week with a story in the Washington Examiner. Sen. Braun told the Examiner that climate change should be a “bridge issue,” and he is hopeful several of his Republican colleagues will join the group with him. Sen. Coons agreed, saying, “Combating climate change will require all of us—Democrats and Republicans—to come together around bipartisan solutions.” CCL’s Danny Richter was also quoted in the article, explaining that this group will be a valuable place for bipartisan discussions. “My hope is it will also be a place for action,” Danny said. Read more on CCL’s blog about this exciting news and our volunteers’ role in its formation.
Keep the momentum going by attending CCL’s November Lobby Day, Nov. 11-12, in Washington, D.C.! Get the details here.
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CCL gives input to Energy & Commerce
Recently, the House Energy and Commerce Committee requested CCL’s view on climate policy questions. Jerry Hinkle and Rick Knight, CCL’s two Research Coordinators, worked with our D.C. team to prepare answers for the committee. They submitted CCL’s answers last week, and now you can read them for yourself. Visit CCL Community to see what advice CCL provided to the Energy and Commerce Committee.
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Donor-Advised Funding: Insights from a donor
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a tax-advantaged way to give to Citizens’ Climate Education (CCE), the 501(c)(3) partner organization of Citizens’ Climate Lobby. If you’re able to donate a minimum of $25,000 to start a DAF, these funds are counted as a large tax-deductible gift for that tax year, but can be distributed to CCE over multiple years. Based on your investment choices, your initial gift to a DAF can also grow over time to support our climate solutions work. One of our donors cites donor-advised funding as “a straightforward way to donate and maximize your tax deductions, while making major donations to CCE over time.” If you have the funds to make this donation, have appreciated stock, or would like to avoid capital gains taxes on your donation, a donor-advised fund may be the right gift vehicle for you. “It’s all about the tax benefits,” she says, because this gift vehicle can grant you major tax deductions while also allowing you to support CCE. Our donor also explains that setting up a DAF doesn’t have to be an intimidating process. She says, “It was easy to do, and there are multiple wealth management companies that can provide specific instructions.” For more information about setting up a DAF or making a gift to Citizens’ Climate Education from your DAF, contact the development team at [email protected] or ask your financial institution for more information. |
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Grasstops: Thanking a local town council
The Town Council of Truckee, Calif., has passed two resolutions: one in support of climate action, and another more recent one specifically endorsing the Energy Innovation Act. The CCL North Tahoe chapter gathered local citizens and the council members themselves to create a piece of “participatory artwork” to express their gratitude and appreciation for the council’s leadership. Pictured above are North Tahoe group leader Deirdre Henderson and artist Sara Smith with the piece, titled “Earth Works." Read the full story here. CCL volunteers are regularly activating the “five levers” of political will in their communities. To talk with other CCLers about their grasstops engagement work and get advice or ideas for your own, head to the “Grasstops Engagement” forum on CCL Community.
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This week on the CCL blog
Jonathan Haidt explains how we tick: Professor and best-selling author Dr. Jonathan Haidt joined CCL’s September 2019 monthly meeting to delve into the principles of moral psychology and how they can inform our climate advocacy. 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: 9/19 Citizens' Climate University: Planning Your Lobby Meeting - CCL Director of Field Development Elli Sparks will walk you through CCL's step-by-step process to prepare for your lobby meetings in Washington, D.C. Learn more. 9/24 Core Volunteer Training: Celebrating Storytelling - Join Citizens' Climate Radio host Peterson Toscano to share your own success stories from the field, alongside special guest Marshall Saunders, CCL’s founder. Learn more. 9/26 Citizens' Climate University: Motivational Interviewing Basics - Learn to use a technique called Motivational Interviewing to connect more effectively with your members of Congress, local leaders, or even members of your own CCL group. Learn more. To see upcoming topics and past trainings, visit the Training Topics page of CCL Community. |
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 Featured Action Team: Rob Byron, Lori Byron and Lisa Del Buono lead the Health Action Team, which works to secure endorsements for the Energy Innovation Act from local and national medical and health-related organizations. The team also educates CCL and health/healthcare/research professionals on how climate impacts health. On the team's next call, scheduled for Sept. 23 at 8:30 p.m. ET, attendees will hear from guest speaker Brittany Shea (pictured), Project Director, Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education at the Columbia Mailman School of Public Health. You can learn about, join, and get call details on the Health Action Team page. Other upcoming Action Team calls...
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9/18 - Climate and Culture Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
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9/18 - Strategic Planning Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
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9/19 - Presbyterian Action Team call at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT
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9/23 - Labor Outreach Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
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9/23 - Outdoor Industry Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
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9/23 - Sea Level Rise Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
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9/24 - Earth-based Spirituality Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The guest speaker will be Aline O'Brien.
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9/25 - Team OIL Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
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9/25 - Climate & Environmental Justice Action Team call at 9 p.m. ET/6 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 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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