Citizens' Climate Lobby

Dr. Jennifer Carman | Citizens’ Climate Lobby | March 2022 National Meeting

If politicians are paying more attention to the climate issue than ever before, perhaps it’s because their constituents are more concerned than ever before. Earlier this year, a survey from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication showed that those who are “alarmed” now represent the largest segment of Yale’s “Six Americas.” Our guest this month is Jennifer Carman, a postdoctoral associate with the Yale Program, whose research focuses on identifying and supporting behaviors that individuals and communities can take to adapt to both short- and long-term climate change impacts. She joins us for a conversation on how opinions and attitudes have shifted in recent years, lending more urgency for politicians to take action on climate change.

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(0:00) Introduction & Agenda
(2:30) Jennifer's Presentation
(22:22) Q&A Discussion
(28:44) Recent Updates w/ Conference &  March Fundraising
(36:32) CCL's Reflections on Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

Register for CCL's June 2022 Conference: https://cclusa.org/juneconference 
CCL's March Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet  
March Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/676599489 
More About Yale Program on Climate Communication: https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/ 

James Balog | Citizens’ Climate Lobby | February 2022 Monthly Meeting

Many people now working to preserve a livable world were motivated after viewing the documentary "Chasing Ice." Pictures, as they say, are worth a thousand words, and James Balog's images and films speak volumes about the damage human activities have inflicted on our environment. For 35 years, the acclaimed photographer has documented how we have modified our planet's natural systems. He founded the Earth Vision Institute, whose work was featured in "Chasing Ice." He has a new book out, based on the film, "The Human Element: A Time Capsule from the Anthropocene," and we were thrilled to have him join us on this month's call.

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(6:19) James's Presentation
(22:09) Q&A Discussion
(25:33) Legislative Update
(33:45) February Monthly Actions

CCL's February Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet
February Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/676599489 
Earth Vision Institute: https://earthvisioninstitute.org/ 
Chasing Ice: https://chasingice.com/ 
James Balog's New Book: https://www.rizzoliusa.com/book/9780847870882/ 
James's Inside Climate News Essay: https://insideclimatenews.org/news/05122021/a-lifes-work-bearing-witness-to-humanitys-impact-on-the-planet/ 

Isatis Cintrón Rodríguez | Citizens‘ Climate Lobby | December 2021 Monthly Meeting

Citizens’ Climate International had a major presence at the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, and Isatis Cintrón Rodriguez was a big part of that presence. The Latin America Regional Coordinator for CCI and a CCI founding board member, Isatis addressed the High-Level Segment of the COP26 negotiations in Glasgow on the value of stakeholders’ active participation in the design and implementation of climate policy. She talks about her work at COP26 and how people affected by climate change can have input into solving the problem. In addition to her work with CCI, Isatis is a doctoral candidate in cryospheric science at Rutgers University.

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:56) Conversation with Isatis
(25:25) Legislative Update
(35:14) CCL December Actions

CCL's December Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet
December Pre-Call Video: https://youtu.be/V1_JwSsBKSw 
Donate to CCL: https://cclusa.org/give 
More about Citizens' Climate International: https://citizensclimate.earth/ 
Subscribe to the CCI Newsletter: https://www.citizensclimateintl.news/ 

Rep. Ray Ward | Citizens‘ Climate Lobby | October 2021 Monthly Meeting

Is carbon fee and dividend really the policy that can bridge the divide between Republicans and Democrats? On this month's call we'll talk to Dr. Ray Ward, a Republican state representative in Utah, about why he likes the policy. When he's not working in the legislature, Ward is a family physician in Bountiful, Utah. Earlier this year, he signed on to an op-ed in the Deseret News with two dozen other Utah Republicans endorsing carbon fee and dividend.

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(0:00) Welcome
(2:45) Rep. Ray Ward
(9:07) Q&A Discussion
(22:59) Legislative Updates w/ Ben Pendergrass
(35:44) October Updates & Actions

CCL's October Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet  
October Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/626727421 
Desert News Republican Carbon Dividends Op-Ed: https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2021/6/4/22453352/carbon-dividend-act-republicans-for-climate-change 
Register for November 13-14 Conference: https://cclusa.org/November 
President Biden Campaign: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/white-house/

Aaron Cosbey | Citizens‘ Climate Lobby | September 2021 Monthly Meeting

Border carbon adjustments, a mechanism to shield businesses in nations with robust climate ambition, have been a hot topic recently. The European Union has announced it will impose such taxes starting in 2023, and Senate Democrats in the U.S. have included it in the budget reconciliation resolution. To learn more, we turn to Aaron Cosbey with the International Institute for Sustainable Development. Aaron is an economist with 30 years of experience in the areas of trade, investment and sustainable development. He has served on the Deputy Minister for International Trade’s Academic Advisory Council on Canadian Trade Policy and recently wrote a report on the need for Canada to adopt a border carbon adjustment.

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(0:00) Welcome
(2:35) Aaron Cosbey
(13:20) Q&A Discussion
(28:11) September Updates & Actions
(30:30) CCL's Strategic Initiatives
(41:04) Carbon Fee & Dividend: How It Works

CCL's September Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet  
September Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/602102372  
IISD Report: www.iisd.org/publications/enabling-climate-ambition-border-carbon-adjustment-canada  
Understanding Border Carbon Adjustments Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/132  

Pamela Benson Owens | Citizens‘ Climate Lobby | August 2021 Monthly Meeting

Whether lobbying a member of Congress or doing grassroots outreach to enroll volunteers, the ability to really listen is a valuable asset. Our guest this month, Pamela Benson Owens, will coach us on constructive listening. Pam is the President and CEO of Edge of Your Seat Consulting, Inc., a consulting firm that is dedicated to helping for-profit, non-profit and faith-based organizations. Pam leverages humor and honest storytelling to create memorable and applicable strategies that organizations can employ to achieve their goals.

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(0:00) Welcome
(2:58) Pamela Benson Owens
(13:36) Q&A Discussion
(30:24) August Updates & Actions

CCL's August Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet 
August Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/602731724 
More about Pam: https://www.pamelabensonowens.com/ 

Andres Jimenez | Citizens' Climate Lobby | May 2021 Monthly Meeting

People of color are likely to be the most impacted by environmental and climate degradation. And yet, they are typically the most underrepresented in environmental organizations and the national conversation about cleaning up our environment. Our guest this month is Andrés Jimenez, Executive Director of Green2.0, an organization dedicated to increasing the diversity of voices being heard at the table when it comes to environmental justice. Before joining Green2.0, Andres was Senior Director of Government Affairs for Citizens' Climate Lobby. Before that, he was Associate Director of Government Relations at Ocean Conservancy. Andres has also worked on the Hill in the offices of Rep. Linda Sanchez and Rep. Howard Berman.

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(0:00) Welcome
(1:22) CCL's New Staff
(5:53) Andres's Presentation and Q&A
(32:48) AirMeet Intro For June Conference
(37:07) May Actions & Accomplishments

Green 2.0: https://diversegreen.org/ 
CCL's May Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet 
CCL's June Conference: https://cclusa.org/june 
May Pre Call Video: https://vimeo.com/546579112 

Pastor Franklin Ruff | Citizens' Climate Lobby | April 21 Monthly Meeting

At a time when distrust and animosity between our political parties appear to be at an all-time high, we need to take a step back and find ways to work together so we can solve the big problems facing our nation. We hear this month from Rev. Franklin Ruff, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Stillwell, Kansas, and past president of American Baptist Churches of the Central Region. He is also the Red Co-Chair of the Braver Angels Kansas City Alliance. Rev. Ruff is a conservative who says, “One of the things we can do to make [our country] better is look and see the humanity of others and to be humble.” He’ll talk about how to bridge differences and listen to each other to find common ground.

Dr. Jennifer Burney | Citizens' Climate Lobby | March 2021 Monthly Meeting

We often say, "Listen to the scientists and create policies based on the science." This month we hear from Jennifer Burney, Associate Professor, Marshall Saunders Chancellor’s Endowed Chair of Climate Policy and Research at the School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California, San Diego. Her research focuses on simultaneously achieving global food security and mitigating climate change. She designs, implements, and evaluates technologies for poverty alleviation and agricultural adaptation.

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(0:00​) Introductions
(2:42​) Dr. Burney's Presentation
(22:46​) Questions From Attendees
(29:45) Tribute to Sec. Shultz
(​35:25) March's Monthly Actions
(39:51​) Fundraiser Video

Helpful Links: 
Dr. Jennifer Burney's Research Page: https://gps.ucsd.edu/faculty-directory/jennifer-burney.html 
Dr. Burney's Presentation Slides: https://community.citizensclimate.org/content/contents/training/CCL-Monthly-Meeting-March-2021-Slides.pdf 

March Fundraiser: https://cclusa.org/donate-to-ccl 
March Monthly Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet​ 
Primary Ask (Leave-Behind): https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/237 
March Lobby Days Training on Primary and Supporting Asks:  https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/185 
CCL's March Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/522668129 

Diane Randall | Citizens' Climate Lobby | February 2021 Monthly Meeting

CCL works closely with a number of organizations that support carbon pricing. One of those is the Friends Committee on National Legislation, which encourages and supports members to engage with lawmakers on peace and justice issues. Joining us is Diane Randall, General Secretary of FCNL, who leads their staff to educate and lobby for policies and legislative priorities established by FCNL's General Committee. Diane has led FCNL’s program expansion, including adding lobbyists and new programs to engage grassroots citizens, young adults and more Quakers to lobby for peace, justice and a sustainable planet.

Skip ahead to the following sections:
(0:00) Introductions
(2:43) Conversation with Diane Randall
(17:00) Questions From Attendees
(27:40) Tribute to Sec. Shultz
(32:29) February's Monthly Actions
(36:50) Sen. Coons Message

Helpful Links: 
Friends Committee on National Legislation: https://www.fcnl.org/ 
FCNL’s Resource on Carbon Pricing as a Solution to Climate Change: https://www.fcnl.org/issues/environment-energy/carbon-pricing-solution-climate-change 
Feb. Monthly Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet 
CCL Blog: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/for-ccl-the-earth-moved-when-george-shultz-endorsed-carbon-fee-and-dividend/ 
Sign up for upcoming Regional Conferences: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/ccl-regional-conferences/ 
CCL's February Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/511759503