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Editorial endorsement for Energy Innovation Act; Beer brewer talks about support for fee and dividend

	CCL Weekly Briefing, Oct. 9, 2019

Table of Contents:
	Danny on NPR's 1A
	Media: Grand Junction endorsement
	This week on CCL's blog
	Training Topics
	Action Team updates

CCL's Danny Richter talks about H.R. 763 on NPR's 1A

The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act got some major media exposure recently when it was the topic of conversation on the NPR show 1A. CCL VP for Government Affairs Danny Richter was among a panel of guests talking about carbon pricing. He said the thing that sets H.R. 763 apart is the steep rate of increase for the carbon fee and the fact that revenue is returned to households.

Why has this bill gained traction? Danny said CCL worked outside the Beltway, "educating people in [nearly all] districts and teaching them about this policy... then they've been going back to the Beltway and building support there. So the key for us has been to go outside of the Beltway."

Listen to Danny’s interview on 1A and share the program on social media.

LISTEN TO INTERVIEW

Can’t get enough Danny? He’s also featured in the latest episode of The Climate Pod podcast talking about bipartisanship and the Energy Innovation Act. You can access and share the episode from the show’s tweet.

Other news this week:

On the October national call: Kiera O’Brien from Students for Carbon Dividends joins this month’s call on Saturday. More details.

Watch online: CCL’s Jamie DeMarco and Cathy Orlando will be guests on Thursday’s episode of Climate Action News. Watch and participate here.

Brewing up support for H.R. 763: There’s a great short video from the Business Climate Leaders featuring a Cleveland brewmaster talking about his support for fee-and-dividend legislation. Check out this Community Bulletin post.

Media: Endorsement in Grand Junction

The highest value media we can generate is an editorial endorsement for the Energy Innovation Act, and that’s what CCL volunteers in Grand Junction, Colorado, managed to get after they met with the editorial board of the Daily Sentinel. Under the headline “A carbon solution,” the Sentinel said, “We find the carbon fee and dividend proposal perhaps the most elegant because it's based on market principles and doesn't ask anyone to sacrifice their political values.” Read the full editorial here.

CCL volunteers are regularly activating the “five levers” of political will in their communities. To talk with other CCLers about their media work and get advice or ideas for your own, head to the “Working with Media” forum on CCL Community.

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This week on the CCL blog

1,000 endorsements for H.R. 763: Recently, the Energy Innovation Act crossed the impressive milestone of 1,000 endorsements, spanning 69% of congressional districts and 48 states so far. Read more.

The power to transform our government: In the latest Citizens’ Climate University recap, hear testimonies about the power of citizen lobbying from RESULTS founder Sam Daley-Harris and three CCL volunteers. Read more.

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:

10/10 Citizens' Climate University: How to Lead a Lobby Team - The success of a lobby meeting often hinges on a team leader who assigns roles and keeps the discussion focused. Learn more.

10/15 Core Volunteer Training: Grassroots Outreach Basics - Learn best practices for tabling and presentations to get our message out and attract new members. Learn more.

10/17 Citizens' Climate University: Carbon Pricing Calculator Training - Resources for the Future has a new calculator that compares the various carbon pricing bills that have been introduced. Find out how to use it. Learn more.

To see upcoming topics and past trainings, visit the Training Topics page of CCL Community.

Action Team updates

Featured Action Team: Co-led by Jeff Joslin and Laura Sacks, the CCL Peer Support Action Team's mission is to empower team members to provide themselves and others better self care strategies and support. On the team's next call, on Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, CCL Regional Coordinator Solemi Hernandez (pictured) will be the guest speaker to talk about Leadership During Crisis and Cultural Transformation.

You can learn about, join, and get call details on the Peer Support Action Team page.

Other upcoming calls…

10/9 - Effective Communication Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Topic is an approach to getting change with motivational interviewing.
10/9 - Team OIL Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
10/9 - Grasstops Engagement Action Team at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Guest speakers Jane Conlin and Ed Beshore will talk about proclamations.
10/9 - Youth Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
10/9 - Climate Reality Leadership Corp Action Team call at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT
10/14 - Conservative Caucus Action team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Guest speaker is Alex Posner, President of Students for Carbon Dividends.
10/14 - People of the Global Majority Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
10/15 - Business Climate Leaders Action Team call at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
10/16 - Coal Country Action Team call at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT
10/16 - Climate and Culture Action Team at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Guest speaker Elaine Salinger will talk about high school outreach.
10/16 - Strategic Planning Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
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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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