Spring into action with fresh tactics to pressure Congress
In the last few months, Congress has gotten tantalizingly close to passing major climate legislation. CCL volunteers generated tens of thousands of calls and emails to Congress and the President last fall, urging them to pass these policies. But Congress has put the budget reconciliation process on the back burner for the moment, so you may be wondering, “What now?” Good news: There’s plenty to do. Our job in this time is to keep pushing our elected leaders to honor America’s pledge to reduce emissions 50% by 2030, and a price on carbon is critical to achieving those cuts. With fresh tactics and a surge of energy as we head into the spring, we can pressure Congress to meet that goal when they return to budget reconciliation. Consider things like: • Planning an Earth Week event with your CCL chapter • Organizing a sign-on letter from community leaders • Giving a climate presentation to a local organization These types of activities — as well as election-related climate efforts — will all keep the pressure up on Congress to act on climate. Connect with your local CCL group, if you haven’t already, and get involved in ways that fit your interests and schedule. Visit CCL Community to see more ideas for taking action. Let’s build the political will for a livable world!
In other news this week:
- Upcoming March fundraiser: March is just days away, which means we’re nearing the kick-off of our annual March fundraiser! Our goal is to raise $15,000 in new monthly recurring donations before March 31. This year, an anonymous donor will make a $150,000 bonus gift, but only if we meet our goal. Support our powerful, grassroots climate advocacy, and help us unlock this $150,000 bonus gift by signing up to give to CCL monthly today (and, we’ll count your early bird donation toward our goal)!
- What the doctor ordered: The Nevada State Medical Association passed a resolution in support of carbon pricing last month, acknowledging the effects of climate change on public health. Like and share the news here.
- New Energy Innovation Act cosponsor: Rep. James McGovern (D-MA-2) became the latest cosponsor of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act last week. Like and share the tweet here.
- Black History Month: This week, meet four Black environmental artists who advocate for change through their art. Read more here.
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