Conservative conference in D.C.; CCL efforts in W. Va target Manchin.
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Weekly Briefing, Jan. 19, 2022
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Table of Contents:
Yale research: Americans alarmed
Take action this week
CCLers participate in roundtable
Upcoming trainings
New Yale research shows Americans are alarmed about climate change
According to the most recent results
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of the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication "Six Americas"
research from Sept. 2021, there are now more Americans who are alarmed
about climate change than ever before.
At 33%, this is the first time that the Alarmed group of survey takers
have outnumbered the other groups, Concerned (25%), Cautious (17%),
Disengaged (5%), Doubtful (10%), and Dismissive (9%). The Alarmed are
"the most engaged, are very worried about global warming, and strongly
support climate action." This group increased 9 percentage points from
March to Sept. of 2021, for a total of 15 percentage points over the
past five years. This leads program director Anthony Leiserowitz and his
team of researchers to conclude that "Americans are becoming more
worried about global warming, more engaged with the issue, and more
supportive of climate solutions."
These numbers are great news for CCL because they mean public opinion is
moving in our direction. This survey proves that the needle is shifting,
and CCL is successfully building political will
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for climate action. As we build this political will, more people are
ready to get involved.
This is a great time to reach out in your personal circles to people who
may be newly alarmed about climate change and are looking for an
opportunity to take action. Send them to cclusa.org/action so they can
email the President and Democratic Senators and ask for strong climate
policy in the Build Back Better Act. We've generated 14,711 contacts so
far in 2022. Help us hit 15,000!
TAKE ACTION
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In other news this week:
CCL's Conservative Conference: CCL's Conservative Conference is set to
be in person in Washington, D.C., on Mar. 29 and 30. Attendees will get
to rub elbows with Republican members of Congress and the best of the
eco-right as we discuss the opportunities provided by conservative
climate action. If you know a conservative who isn't involved in CCL who
would be a good fit for this event, consider inviting them to attend.
More information can be found here
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Dear Sen. Manchin: CCLers in West Virginia have been reaching out to
Sen. Joe Manchin, a key Senator in Build Back Better negotiations.
Volunteers have been sharing their personal stories through videos and
telling the senator why they support a carbon price, in addition to
asking him to support one. You can see their videos in the Twitter
thread here
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Take action this week
If you have a little time: Like and share this tweet
Stephanie Burns, a research consultant who leads the Alexandria CCL
chapter in Virginia, recently tweeted about the impact of a carbon price
on emissions. Stephanie's tweet includes a chart showing a steep
reduction in emissions after the introduction of a carbon price. You can
like and share that tweet here
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If you have more time: Write a letter to the editor (LTE)
As CCL floods Congress with emails, this is a great time to let your
local newspaper know your climate concerns. You can find a list of
relevant LTE topics and tips here
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. Need a little help getting started? Join CCL's State and Local Media
Coordinator Charlotte Ward for an LTE writing event
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on Feb. 8. Charlotte will provide more tips on how to write an effective
LTE and help you begin your letter.
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.
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CCL volunteers participate in roundtable with Rep. Trone and Sec.
Haaland
In November, Sabrina Fu and other members of CCL were invited to
participate in the Roundtable on Climate and Environmental Justice
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, an initiative started by Congressman David Trone (D-MD-06) and U.S.
Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. The purpose of the
roundtable was to better analyze how to use infrastructure funding in
Maryland to ensure that areas most impacted by inequality are able to
see environmental action and opportunity.
The hour-long roundtable discussion included six other environmental
organizations, as well as representatives from Rep. Trone's and Sec.
Haaland's offices and representatives from Maryland Senators' offices.
Those on the roundtable panel were asked for some ideas on how to use
infrastructure dollars in Maryland to address both the issues of climate
change and environmental justice.
Sabrina discussed the need to connect to green spaces in urban areas,
and proposed the removal of dividing freeways that aren't in demand and
replacing them with green spaces.
READ THE FULL STORY
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Upcoming Trainings
1/20: Understanding Methane Fees — Join CCL Research Coordinator Rick
Knight for a training that will explore the various ways that a methane
fee as part of the Build Back Better might be designed and implemented.
Join us!
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1/27: Exploring Concerns About Inflation From Climate Policies — Join
CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli for a training that will review
concerns about inflationary impacts from climate policies like a carbon
price or other provisions in the Build Back Better Act. Join us!
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Need training on the basics? Catch our next session of Core Volunteer
Training, made for newer volunteers:
1/25: Climate Science Basics AMA — Have a question about the recent IPCC
report or about climate science in general? Join Dr. Kim Cobb, leader of
Science Policy Network, and Dana Nuccitelli, CCL Research Coordinator,
for CCL's quarterly Ask Me Anything with some of the most well-respected
climate scientists in the country. Join us!
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To see other topics and past trainings, visit the Training Topics page
of CCL Community
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Don't miss out on updates from Citizens' Climate. Make sure our messages
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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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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 held 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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Donate now to support our climate action work
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