Workshop builds resiliency for stressed out climate activists;
Clipboarding helps push with Senate campaign

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CCL Newsletter, August 2021

Table of Contents:

IPCC report

Take action this week 

Donate car to CCE 

Featured lever: Lobbying 

Upcoming trainings 

This week on the CCL blog 

IPCC report shows urgency for campaign to price carbon

In the midst of our campaign to get Congress to include carbon pricing
in legislation that will be taken up this fall, the Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change last week released its latest assessment

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on the state of our climate. The report confirmed what this year's
climate-related disasters have made obvious: We've run out of time, and
the urgency for meaningful action couldn't be greater.

The good news in the report is that we still have time to prevent the
worst consequences, provided we move quickly to reduce the carbon
emissions that are making our world hotter. In a Time magazine essay

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, CCL Advisory Board member Dr. Katharine Hayhoe addressed the despair
and hopelessness that may accompany reading the latest IPCC report and
what we can do about it:

"In a world that seems increasingly out of control, we are desperate for
hope... Real hope offers a chance of a more vibrant future; a glimpse,
however distant, of something better than what we have today, not worse.
Where can we find such hope? We find it in action... We don't need to
have hope to begin to act. Instead, action engenders hope."

Action, as we say, is the antidote to despair. Take a few minutes to
email and call your representative and ask them to support a price on
carbon. Then ask friends and family to join you in taking action.

EMAIL & CALL YOUR REP

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In other news:

Hope for climate activists : Feeling stressed and despondent over the
state of our climate, especially in light of the latest IPCC report? CCL
has scheduled workshops this month and next to help our volunteers build
resilience in these challenging times. The two-hour workshop is based on
the work of Joanna Macy, author of "Active Hope." Learn more and sign up

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for one of the sessions.

Action resources in Spanish: Do you have Spanish-speaking friends who
might want to participate in our campaign to put a price on carbon? Both
our Senate and House online action tools for emailing and calling
members of Congress are now available in Spanish. The Senate action is
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, and the House action is here

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. Also, our current op-ed template on the IPCC report is now available
in Spanish and can be downloaded here

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Informational session for students: Want to do something about climate
change? Tune in to our informational session for students to learn how
you can make a difference in creating the political will for legislation
to put us on the path to reduce the emissions that are changing our
climate. This session will cover CCL's mission, history, values and
legislation we support. It will also offer ways to get involved and take
action, presenting opportunities for internships, fellowships,
volunteering and training. RSVP for Sept. 16

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or Sept. 23

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Take action this week

If you have a little time: Retweet our short video

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of CCL Utah State Coordinator Tom Moyer being interviewed on TV about
carbon pricing. Tom's appearance was part of a media tour that followed
the publication of an op-ed in the Deseret News

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in which 25 Utah Republicans endorsed carbon fee and dividend.

If you have more time: Watch the recording

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of our August national call with guest speaker Pamela Benson Owens, who
talked about constructive listening. Our success as advocates depends on
our ability to really listen to the people we talk with, and Pam offers
guidance on how to be fully present and attentive.

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.

You can donate your car to CCE

You can now donate your car to support Citizens' Climate Education!
Through our partnership with CARS, a 501c3 charity, your car donation
can support our vital work to build political will for a livable world
by empowering citizens across the United States. If you're upgrading for
a more fuel efficient vehicle, going carless or electric, or even just
clearing out the garage, check it out. CARS also accepts trucks,
trailers, boats, RVs, motorcycles, and more.

DONATE MY CAR

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Donate now by going to CARS' website

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or calling 855-500-7433, and our partners at CARS will handle the rest,
including picking up your vehicle from any location, no matter its
condition and at no cost to you. It takes 5 minutes, provides a tax
deduction, and eliminates all the hassle of selling your car.

To learn more, check out The FAQ on the CARS donation page

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or reach out to our development Team at [email protected]
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Lobbying: Clipboarding helps Senate push

Smashing through our goal of emails and calls to Senate offices required
reaching beyond our usual circle of CCL volunteers. Bill Barron, CCL's
Mountain West Regional Coordinator, took our campaign directly to the
public at parks and farmers' markets in Flagstaff, Arizona, and
Albuquerque, New Mexico. Armed with a clipboard and supported by local
CCL volunteers, Bill and his teams approached people, asked if they
wanted to take a quick action to fight climate change and then walked
them through the action on their smartphones.

Their efforts paid off. Following their work in Flagstaff, the number of
people in Arizona who contacted their senators jumped from 227 to 386,
nearly completing Arizona's goal of 400. After their efforts in
Albuquerque, the number of people contacting New Mexico's senators went
from 87 to 162. Having an action tool that was smartphone-friendly
really helped. "People were game to do it and participate. We j ust
walked them through the process and had them do it right there on their
phones," said Bill, shown above with volunteers in Flagstaff.

Want to try clipboarding in your community? Check out the training on
CCL Community.

GO TO THE TRAINING

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Upcoming trainings

8/19: Join a "Friends & Family" Phonebanking - Want to help generate
calls and emails to House members in support of carbon pricing? This
session provides training and encouragement to call family and friends
about taking action. Join us

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8/26: Big Tent Climate Talks w/DSM North America - Join our monthly
conversation with leaders in the climate community outside of CCL. This
month, we talk with Hugh Welsh, President and General Counsel of DSM
North America, which specializes in nutrition, health and sustainable
living. Join us

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Need training on the basics? Catch our next session of Core Volunteer
Training, made for newer volunteers:

8/24: Practicing Effective Lobbying - This session will get you ready to
meet with a member of Congress or their staff by telling you how to
prepare, what to expect and how to deal with challenging situations when
lobbying congressional offices. Learn more and RSVP

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

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This week on the CCL blog

Volunteer spotlight: Alan Anderson: A volunteer with CCL since 2014,
Alan Anderson helped to start the Northfield, Minnesota, chapter after
meeting Paul Thompson and Mindy Ahlers from CCL. He's given 145
presentations and helped to start the Rotary Climate Action Team at his
local Rotary Club, which has now spread to a network of 120 clubs
throughout the nation. Read more

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"Green Dogs" caucus supports carbon pricing: An influential but
little-known caucus of 71 Democrats in the House of Representatives has
come out in support of putting a price on carbon. The "Green Dogs"
caucus, as they are known, released a paper saying they would "support
incorporation of an equitable and just carbon price that keeps working
families whole." Read more

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Do you want to be a more effective volunteer? Start by joining our
Informational Session, and then register for our Climate Advocate
Training.
The Info Session is held weekly on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Join Info Session
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Climate Advocate Training is held on the second Sunday of each month at
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Register for Climate Advocate Training
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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!
Sign up for CCL Text Messages
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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.
Request a CCL Community Login
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Donate now to support our climate action work

Donate Now!

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