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January 18, 2024 at 6:01 PM

PROVE IT Act Passes in Committee – Strong Bipartisan Support

We’re delighted to share that the PROVE IT Act passed out of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee with a decisive and bipartisan 14 – 5 vote this morning. …

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January 17, 2024 at 7:35 PM

PROVE IT Act Markup: What You Need to Know

Tomorrow the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will hold a markup of the bipartisan Providing Reliable, Objective, Verifiable Emissions Intensity and Transparency (PROVE IT) Act. …

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December 20, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Climate Leadership Council’s 2023 Year in Review

Hello and welcome to the Council’s 2023 Year in Review! Hello and welcome to the Council's 2023 Year in Review! Congratulations, we've all made it to the end of a busy year marked by strengthened partnerships, new legislative champ…

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October 3, 2023 at 3:05 PM

ICYMI: Senators Cramer and Coons op-ed on PROVE IT Act

In case you missed it, Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Chris Coons (D-DE) co-authored an op-ed last week about their bipartisan PROVE IT Act (Providing Reliable, Objective, Verifiable Emissions Intensity and Transparency Act). …

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September 26, 2023 at 2:05 PM

ICYMI: Carbon Import Fees and the WTO

Last week, Inside U.S. Trade published a story highlighting the Council’s latest event and report, Carbon Import Fees and the WTO. In Case You Missed It: Carbon Import…

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August 22, 2023 at 5:15 PM

CLC Welcomes New Director of Policy and Research Scott Nystrom

We are delighted to introduce a dynamic addition to the Climate Leadership Council team: Scott Nystrom, who has taken on the newly created role of Director of Policy and Research. We are delighted to introduce a dynamic addition to the Climate Leadersh…

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August 2, 2023 at 5:00 PM

New Blog Post: Economic Protectionism v. Environmental Protection

Well-designed carbon import fees are fundamentally different from tariffs in at least three key ways. Economic Protectionism v. Environmental Protection By Greg Bertelsen Read on clcouncil.org Interest in climate and trad…

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June 7, 2023 at 7:15 PM

Statement on Bipartisan PROVE IT Act

Climate Leadership Council CEO Greg Bertelsen issued the following statement welcoming the bipartisan Providing Reliable, Objective, Verifiable Emissions Intensity and Transparency (PROVE IT) Act FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 7, 2023   CONTACT Kate Waller…

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May 4, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Council CEO Named to Washingtonian's Most Influential People List

The Climate Leadership Council is pleased to announce that CEO Greg Bertelsen has been named to Washingtonian’s prestigious 500 Most Influential People list in the climate and environment category. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2023   CONTACT Kate Wall…

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March 27, 2023 at 6:00 PM

CLC Primer – Getting Ahead of the Curve: Primer on Border Carbon Adjustment Policy Proposals

The past two years have seen rapid development of climate and trade policy, including the announcements of an EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), U.S. congressional proposals for border carbon adjustments (BCA), the Global Arrangement on Sus…

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January 4, 2023 at 8:45 PM

ICYMI: EU CBAM highlights need for US climate strategy

A new op-ed from Catrina Rorke highlights the need for the U.S. to pursue a climate and trade policy that is in our best interest Good afternoon, I’m reaching out to share an op-ed by Catrina Rorke, executive director of the Climate Leadership Council…

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December 20, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Climate Leadership Council’s 2022 Year in Review

Let’s start with the obvious: 2022 was a landmark year for climate policy. Let’s start with the obvious: 2022 was a landmark year for climate policy.  As we look back and ahead, we are proud of the work accomplished this year and …

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November 7, 2022 at 6:20 PM

ICYMI: TIME Op-Ed on What’s Next for Climate Policy

A new TIME magazine op-ed from Sens. Schatz, Whitehouse, and Heinrich highlights what’s next for U.S. climate policy. Good morning, I wanted to share a new TIME magazine op-ed from Sens. Schatz, Whitehouse, and Heinrich on what’s next for U.S. clim…

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November 1, 2022 at 5:10 PM

Poll: Reliable Republican Voters Value Climate Policy that Leverages U.S. Carbon Advantage

In our latest polling release, we are sharing insights into what voters think a meaningful conservative climate agenda could look like. Good afternoon, Last month, we released polling and analysis from the Climate Leadership Council and A…

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October 4, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Poll: Reliable Republican Voters Support GOP Action on Climate

Analysis Shows House Conservative Climate Caucus Members Triumphed Handily in 2022 Primary Elections Analysis Shows House Conservative Climate Caucus Members Triumphed Handily in 2022 Primary Elections   WASHINGTON, DC – New analysis from t…

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September 13, 2022 at 8:15 PM

New Study: The U.S. Carbon Advantage in Chemicals Manufacturing

We wanted to share a new study that strengthens the case for leveraging America’s success in low-emissions manufacturing.   Greetings, We wanted to share a new study that strengthens the case for leveraging America’s success in low-emissi…

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September 8, 2022 at 3:04 PM

Last Chance to Register | Sep. 13 | U.S. Carbon Advantage in Chemicals Manufacturing | Virtual Event

Register now Don't miss the Climate Leadership Council’s Center for Climate and Trade event at 9:00am ET on Tuesday, September 13. This is your last chance to register for a virtual event unveiling a first-of-it…

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September 1, 2022 at 8:33 PM

New Speaker Announcement | Sep. 13 | U.S. Carbon Advantage in Chemicals Manufacturing | Virtual Event

Register now Join the Climate Leadership Council’s Center for Climate and Trade at 9:00am ET on Tuesday, September 13 for a virtual event unveiling our newest report. This first-of-its-kind study finds the U.S. …

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July 6, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Climate Leadership Council Welcomes International Law Expert Matthew Porterfield to Policy and Research Team

Porterfield Adds New Depth to Council’s Emergent Center for Climate and Trade Washington, DC – The Climate Leadership Council announced today that international trade law expert Matthew Porterfield, who most recently served as deputy director and adjunct …

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June 30, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency

Climate Leadership Council CEO Greg Bertelsen issued the following statement regarding Supreme Court’s decision on the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority. Washington, DC – Climate Leadership Council CEO Greg Bertelsen issued the following stateme…

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June 27, 2022 at 4:35 PM

New Hill Op-Ed: How to Harness Trade to Promote Clean U.S. Solar

Dear Colleague, We wanted to share an op-ed in today’s Hill newspaper about the need for a U.S. strategy to promote the clean energy buildout while boosting our domestic solar manufacturers.   The op-ed, by Council CEO Greg Bertelsen, highlights America…

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May 23, 2022 at 3:25 PM

Last Chance to Register: A Conversation with Sen. Kevin Cramer in 5/25

Join the Climate Leadership Council for a 30-minute virtual conversation with Senator Cramer. A Conversation with Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND)   Wednesday, May 25, 2022 3:30pm – 4:00pm ET Register here Integrating…

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May 17, 2022 at 3:30 PM

Have you registered for the 5/25 webinar with Sen. Kevin Cramer?

Join the Climate Leadership Council for a 30-minute virtual conversation with Senator Cramer. A Conversation with Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND)   Wednesday, May 25, 2022 3:30pm – 4:00pm ET Register here Integrating…

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May 13, 2022 at 3:30 PM

You're Invited - A Virtual Conversation with Sen. Kevin Cramer on 5/25

Join the Climate Leadership Council for a 30-minute virtual conversation with Senator Cramer. A Conversation with Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND)   Wednesday, May 25, 2022 3:30pm – 4:00pm ET Register here Integrating…

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May 11, 2022 at 5:40 PM

Council Releases New Report on Case for Climate and Trade

A new report out today, The Case for Climate and Trade, describes the enormous opportunity that awaits climate-ambitious countries who turn to their trade relationships, geopolitical a Greetings, Policymakers around the world are exploring how to use tra…

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April 6, 2022 at 3:30 PM

The Council’s New Blog: Climate Perspectives

Dear Colleague, We are delighted to announce the launch of the Climate Leadership Council’s new blog series: Climate Perspectives. This series will cover the latest news on climate policy, present expert commentary, and highlight the Council’s research.…

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March 16, 2022 at 7:15 PM

Council Releases New Report on Grid Reliability & Decarbonization

Dear Colleague, The U.S. electricity grid is facing a perfect storm. The push to rapidly decarbonize the U.S. economy is amplifying our reliance on the grid just as it is coming under unprecedented strain from more frequent and prolonged extreme weather…

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March 14, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Climate Conversations: Ensuring Grid Reliability

Last chance to register! Ted Halstead Climate Conversation Series Ensuring Grid Reliability in the Clean Energy Transition (Virtual) Wednesday, March 16, 2022 11:00am – 12:00pm ET Register Here …

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March 9, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Climate Conversations: Ensuring Grid Reliability

In case you missed it! Ted Halstead Climate Conversation Series Ensuring Grid Reliability in the Clean Energy Transition (Virtual) Wednesday, March 16, 2022 11:00am – 12:00pm ET Register Here …

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March 4, 2022 at 3:06 PM

Climate Conversations: Ensuring Grid Reliability

Join the Climate Leadership Council for a briefing on a new report from former FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee and Council CEO Greg Bertelsen. Ted Halstead Climate Conversation Series Ensuring Grid Reliability in the Clean…

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March 2, 2022 at 5:05 PM

Save the Date: Energy Reliability (Virtual Event)

On Wednesday, March 16 at 11:00am ET, join the Climate Leadership Council for the next event in the Ted Halstead Climate Conversation Series. Former FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee and Council CEO Greg Bertelsen will present a new report, Achieving Grid Rel…

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February 17, 2022 at 10:01 PM

Leveling the Playing Field: Border Carbon Adjustments

On Wednesday, February 23 at 2:00pm ET, join the Climate Leadership Council and republicEn for a special webinar event. The Council’s SVP of Policy and Research Catrina Rorke will discuss how border carbon adjustments incentivize other countries to lower…

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February 15, 2022 at 3:14 PM

Council Launches New Center for Climate and Trade

Dear Colleague, Today, we are delighted to announce the launch of our Center for Climate and Trade, a new initiative of the Climate Leadership Council.  Since the Climate Leadership Council released our “America’s Carbon Advantage” report in 2020, the …

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December 20, 2021 at 4:30 PM

A Pivotal Year for Carbon Pricing

Dear Colleague, In 2021, climate came back front and center in the policy discussion in Washington. We saw Republicans establish the Conservative Climate Caucus, while Democrats pursued their climate ambitions through reconciliation. Despite greater f…

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November 3, 2021 at 4:24 PM

WSJ Front Page Story Highlights Council’s Work

Dear Colleague, The front page of today’s Wall Street Journal has a deep dive on border adjustments that cites the Council’s research at length. The story, “Tariffs to Tackle Climate Change Gain Momentum. The Idea Could Reshape …

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November 1, 2021 at 9:36 PM

Biden Admin Eyes First Ever Climate & Trade Deal

Dear Colleague, Over the weekend, the Biden Administration and the European Union announced they would begin work on a global deal to discourage high-carbon steel and aluminum imports. We believe the announcement is a bellwether of much-needed harmoniz…

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October 27, 2021 at 7:15 PM

New Poll, Report Advance Case for Border Adjustments

Dear Colleague, As countries prepare to meet in Glasgow for a critical round of climate talks, new research and poll findings underscore how border carbon adjustments (BCA)s are both workable and popular. A new Council report, entitled “Don’t Believe…

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October 25, 2021 at 4:35 PM

Don’t Believe the Hype: A BCA Is Doable (and We’re Doing Most of It Already)

Last chance to register! Don’t Believe the Hype: A BCA Is Doable (and We’re Doing Most of It Already) Wednesday, October 27, 2021 11:00am – 12:00pm ET Register Here With the COP26 Summit set to begin …

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October 19, 2021 at 3:30 PM

Don’t Believe the Hype: A BCA Is Doable (and We’re Doing Most of It Already)

Join the Climate Leadership Council for a briefing on border carbon adjustments Don’t Believe the Hype: A BCA Is Doable (and We’re Doing Most of It Already) Wednesday, October 27, 2021 11:00am – 12:00pm ET Register …

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October 14, 2021 at 5:05 PM

Webinar: Don’t Believe the Hype: A BCA Is Doable (and We’re Doing Most of It Already)

Don’t Believe the Hype: A BCA Is Doable (and We’re Doing Most of It Already) Wednesday, October 27, 2021 11:00am – 12:00pm ET Register Here With the COP26 Summit set to begin in Glasgow at the end of…

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October 4, 2021 at 7:20 PM

Greg Bertelsen Appears on EarthxTV’s ‘Road to Glasgow’

Dear Colleague, We wanted to share Council CEO Greg Bertelsen’s recent appearance in EarthxTV’s docuseries, “The Road to Glasgow.”   Greg used the opportunity to highlight the near-term advantages for U.S. workers and industries of pricing carbon at ho…

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September 16, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Recap of Ted Halstead Event, Upcoming Events

Dear Colleague, Yesterday, the Council launched the Ted Halstead Climate Conversation Series. More than 400 people tuned into this inaugural event in honor of our late founder, which we co-hosted with New America. Thank you to all who participated.  Fo…

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September 13, 2021 at 1:10 PM

Last chance to register for the Ted Halstead Climate Conversation Series

Registration closes tomorrow The Climate Leadership Council, in partnership with New America, presents the:   Ted Halstead Climate Conversation Series Please join us for the inaugural event in honor of the late…

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September 8, 2021 at 1:10 PM

Ted Halstead Climate Conversation Series

Join Us Wednesday, September 15th The Climate Leadership Council, in partnership with New America, presents the:   Ted Halstead Climate Conversation Series Please join us for the inaugural event in honor of the…

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September 1, 2021 at 1:15 PM

Ted Halstead Climate Conversation Series

In case you missed it! The Climate Leadership Council, in partnership with New America, presents the:   Ted Halstead Climate Conversation Series Please join us for the inaugural event in honor of the late polic…

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August 30, 2021 at 6:50 PM

Former FERC Chair Chatterjee Joins Council

Dear Colleague, I am delighted to announce that the Climate Leadership Council and Americans for Carbon Dividends has hired Former Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Neil Chatterjee as a senior policy advisor. Please find our press re…

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August 23, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Ted Halstead Climate Conversation Series

Please join us for the inaugural event in honor of the late policy entrepreneur and founder of New America and the Climate Leadership Council, Ted Halstead. The Climate Leadership Council, in partnership with New America,…

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July 4, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Wash Post Op-Ed from James Baker & Greg Bertelsen

Dear Colleague,    We wanted to share today’s op-ed by James Baker and Greg Bertelsen in The Washington Post outlining a U.S. strategy to decarbonize our economy while compelling other countries to follow our lead. The text is p…

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June 29, 2021 at 10:05 PM

Join Us Tomorrow for a Discussion on Border Adjustments Hosted by the Baker Institute

Dear Colleague, On Wednesday at 2:00pm ET, please join the Council's Vice President of Policy Catrina Rorke and other panelists for a discussion on border carbon adjustments and their impacts on climate and trade hosted by the Ba…

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June 23, 2021 at 1:15 PM

CNN Segment on Carbon Dividends

Dear Colleague,    This past weekend, CNN’s Fareed Zakaria devoted a segment of his show to the carbon dividends plan.  In his program “Fareed Zakaria GPS”, he summarized our plan and its merits, giving particular attention to …

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