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Weekly Briefing, Aug. 25, 2021
Table of Contents:
Climate-related disasters
Take action this week
Featured lever: Media
Upcoming trainings
Need for congressional action evident with climate-related disasters
Climate-related disasters unfolding this summer are beyond the scope of
anything most people could have imagined, and they serve as a warning:
We dare not blow this chance, finally, to enact policies that address
climate change.
Throughout our nation, few places have escaped the impact of a climate
altered by rising temperatures:
In Tennessee, 22 people perished and dozens remain missing after
horrific flooding caused by extreme rain, up to 17 inches within 24
hours. NPR's Rebecca Hersher
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said, "It was another deadly example of climate change."
In California, 42,000 people have been forced to evacuate
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their homes in the face of wildfires raging out of control.
Out West, a drought is forcing water rationing
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throughout the Colorado River water system.
A rare tropical storm hit the Northeast, where Henri caused $12 billion
in damage
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Has your area been affected by climate change this summer? Take a few
minutes to share your story with your representative and urge them to
make sure that a price on carbon is included in legislation moving
forward this year. We're in the final week of our campaign with the
House, and personal stories are one of the most powerful ways to
influence members of Congress.
CONTACT YOUR REP
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In other news this week:
Keep track of Congress' next steps: Even if you're keeping an eye on
political news, you may still be a little fuzzy on the various
legislative packages that Congress is working on right now. The latest
news is that t he House passed its version of the budget resolution,
which kicks off the reconciliation process in that chamber, and it
scheduled a vote on the bipartisan infrastructure package for Sept. 27.
Revisit this blog post
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from earlier in August to learn more about the infrastructure package,
the budget reconciliation process, and what you can be doing to help
pass a carbon price this year. (And don't forget, key Senators
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are also pushing for a carbon price, even if you're not seeing it in the
news!)
Another cosponsor for H.R. 2307: Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10)
became the 80th cosponsor of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend
Act this week. You can show your appreciation by replying to and
retweeting our post on Twitter
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Native American support for carbon pricing : An op-ed published in
Indian Country Today
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has endorsed the Save Our Future Act, carbon pricing legislation
introduced by Sen. Sheldon Whithouse (D-RI). If you have a progressive
member of Congress concerned about environmental justice, share this
piece with them.
Group Development Coaches: Are you an experienced CCL volunteer in a
healthy chapter and would like to help other groups get started and
thrive? We're relaunching the Group Development Coaches team, which will
conduct monthly support calls for coaches. The team's first Zoom meeting
will be held on Thursday, Sept. 2. RSVP for the call here
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Braver Angels workshop Saturday : Climate change can be a polarizing
topic, especially when it comes to talking about solutions. Bridging the
Divide on Climate Solutions, a Braver Angels workshop designed in
collaboration with CCL, teaches people to talk more constructively with
each other about solutions to climate change. Register here
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Take action this week
If you have a little time: Share, like and comment on our Twitter
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, Facebook
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and Instagram
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posts about Sen. Ben Cardin's support for a price on carbon. Amplifying
the voices of senators who back carbon pricing is one of the ways we can
build support to include this essential tool in the budget
reconciliation bill.
If you have more time: Ask friends to email and call their
representative about supporting a price on carbon in the reconciliation
bill. Set a goal of getting five people to take this action using CCL's
online tool
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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.
Media: Editorial endorsement in Michigan
One of the most powerful ways to influence members of Congress is with
an editorial endorsement in a local newspaper. If a newspaper has
endorsed a particular policy, an elected official knows they may be
asked about their position on that policy when they seek an endorsement
for re-election. CCL provides training and resources
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for generating these editorial endorsements.
Earlier this month, the Marquette, Michigan, CCL chapter generated an
editorial endorsement in The Mining Journal for the Energy Innovation
and Carbon Act. Kristen Carlson, the chapter's leader, said they pitched
CCL's editorial packet back in April. After months of patient and
persistent follow up, the paper published the endorsement. The editorial
urged Republican Congressman Jack Bergman to support the bill and
concluded with a strong call to action:
"We urge our readers — and leaders at all levels — to get involved in
supporting this legislation. It could make all the difference for our
future — and the intertwined futures of the plants, animals and
ecosystems that sustain and enrich our world — on this planet."
READ THE EDITORIAL
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Upcoming trainings
8/26: Big Tent Climate Talks with DSM North America - Join our monthly
conversation with leaders in the climate community outside of CCL. This
month, we'll 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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!
9/2: Reviewing CCL's Transformation Organizing Model - Reaching our
goals requires volunteers who are engaged and motivated to take action.
This session will review the steps leaders can take to empower our
members for effective advocacy. Join us
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Need training on the basics? Catch our next session of Core Volunteer
Training, made for newer volunteers:
8/31: Understanding Congress Basics - In our advocacy work, it's
important to understand the legislative process in Congress. This
session will walk you through that process and what life is like for
members of Congress and their staffers. 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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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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CCL Climate Advocate Training
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 offered on the second Sunday of each month
at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT for 2.5 hours.
Register for Climate Advocate Training
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