Danny's message: We're lobbying next week to show support for carbon pricing
Next week, CCL volunteers will head into meetings with hundreds of members of Congress. Our primary goal in these lobby meetings is to demonstrate support for carbon pricing so that this essential tool is included in legislation that Congress will consider this year. In a new recorded message for volunteers, CCL VP for Government Affairs Danny Richter said, "We're still not sure that a carbon price will be included in [President] Biden's climate package at all. Of course, we'd really like to see that, and so the primary asks are all geared toward showing as much support for a carbon price, especially fees and taxes, as we possibly can.” During a special lobby training earlier this month, Danny reviewed the primary and supporting asks that volunteers will take into next week’s meetings. To help with our lobbying pitch, one-page handouts — “Carbon Pricing is Popular” and “Business Statements on Carbon Pricing” — are available on this CCL Community Resources page.
In other news: More positions at CCL: We’re taking applications for an IT specialist to assist users throughout the organization and a Human Resources Director for Citizens’ Climate Education/Citizens’ Climate Lobby. Leveraging the voice of business: CCL’s upcoming "Business Advocates for Carbon Pricing" conference — April 13 — provides an opportunity for local business endorsers to get an update on carbon pricing legislation and learn how they can effectively advocate for a price on carbon. Invite endorsers to attend and register here. Conversations on race: This Saturday, CCL continues its a series of monthly conversations about the intersectionality of race, culture and climate. These conversations will help you gain insights about yourself to build strength as a climate activist. Register here. “I Am Greta” screening: Celebrate youth voices in the climate movement by watching a documentary about young climate activist Greta Thunberg. Hosted by CCL’s Higher Education team, the event on April 22 includes a short introduction to CCL — Invite your friends! — and the Energy Innovation Act. A discussion will follow the screening. Register here. |
