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Official podcast for climate heroes from Citizens' Climate Lobby. We're creating the political will for a livable world.
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Friday Apr 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
CCL mainly uses Zoom for our video conferencing and training. This training with Alison Holtzschue will walk through the process of setting up and hosting an online group meeting on Zoom, including important considerations to get your meeting all set up online. In the meantime, Zoom's Training Center offers many live training webinars, recordings and video tutorials for everyone, and they're available here.
CCL mainly uses Zoom for our video conferencing and training. This training with Alison Holtzschue will walk through the process of setting up and hosting an online group meeting on Zoom, including important considerations to get your meeting all set up online. In the meantime, Zoom's Training Center offers many live training webinars, recordings and video tutorials for everyone, and they're available here.
Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/hosting-zoom-meetings
CCL Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/347
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Join Dr. John Cook, research fellow at the Climate Change Communication Research Hub at Monash University, creator of Skeptical Science, and Cranky Uncle for an AMA on Countering Scientific Misinformation. Dana Nucitelli, environmental scientist, writer, and author, interviews Dr. Cook about the beginnings of Skeptical Science, his work on Cranky Uncle, and his perspective on questions from the audience on how to counter scientific misinformation.
If you're interested in exploring Cranky Uncle, Dr. Cook has set up a group code "CCLAMA" to jump straight into the game - download the game on iPhone (http://sks.to/crankyiphone), Android (http://sks.to/crankyandroid), or browser (https://app.crankyuncle.info).
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
As the government affairs coordinator at the National Audubon Society in Washington, DC. Tykee James has a special role—organizing bird walks with members of Congress and congressional staff! Birding has been important to him ever since he started as a teen in Philadelphia.
Last year, after a racist incident against a Black birder in New York’s Central Park, Tykee James and fellow birders decided to create #BlackBirdersWeek. They had only hours to organize the event which included using social media to reveal a whole world of birding by people of color. During that week, the #BlackBirderWeek campaign had more than 600 million impressions on social media sites. It also generated national press coverages.
Tykee joins us to talk about the incredibly successful campaign and the need to tell stories about Black experiences that go beyond narratives of trauma. He also shares his plans for this year’s Black Birders Week.
Tykee James is the government affairs coordinator at the National Audubon Society and sits on the board of directors of the DC Audubon Society, Wyncote Audubon Society, Audubon Maryland-DC, the Birding Co-op, and the Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University. In his personal time he is the audio producer for Wildlife Observer Network, a wildlife media project he started with some wildlife-friendly friends in Philly. Tykee hosts two podcasts: Brothers in Birding and On Word for Wildlife.
The Art House
Citizens Climate Radio host, Peterson Toscano, shares some of his own climate story. In doing so, he evokes the spirit of American poet, Walt Whitman. He reveals there was a lot more to the bard than just his famous book, Leaves of Grass. Whitman evolved from an aimless young man to a dynamic new poetic prophet to a tender and faithful caregiver to young men devastated by the American Civil War.
Like the need to increase our empathy during this time of the Coronavirus Pandemic, Peterson stresses how climate change requires an opening of the heart. Whitman models this beautifully in the ways he cared for wounded and dying soldiers.
Influenced by Gary Schmidgall’s book, Walt Whitman: A Gay Life, Peterson recreates the moment of Whitman’s first breakthrough. It happened at an evening in the Opera when he heard the Italian diva Madame Marietta Alboni. Her voice pierced Whitman and opened up his artistic soul. You will hear Fac ut Portem from Rossini’s Stabat Mater available on Archive.org as Peterson narrates the moment.
You can hear standalone version of The Art House at Artists and Climate Change
Good News Story
Our Good News Story comes out of Portland, Oregon. Lane Shaffer is a 15 year old high school student. He is one of several students seeking to change public transportation policy in the Portland area.
In addition to working on this public transportation project, Lane is also one of the hosts of All in My Head podcast. It is produced by a group of teens that are making a podcast for youth, by youth. They counter stereotypes around mental health in the teen BIPOC (Black, and Indigenous, People of Color) and LGBTQ+ community.
If you have good news to share, contact Peterson radio @ citizensclimate.org
Dig Deeper
- How to Be an Urban Birder, book by David Lindo
- Hear the full conversation between Tykee James and host, Peterson Toscano
- Black and Latinx Birders Scholarship
- Envisioning an Anti-Racist Sustainable Philly A panel discussion focused on understanding sustainability from the perspective of diverse and often marginalized communities (recording on YouTube)
- Walt Whitman and the Civil War, American Experience on PBS
We always welcome your thoughts, questions, suggestions, and recommendations for the show. Leave a voice mail at 518.595.9414. (+1 if calling from outside the USA.) You can email your answers to radio @ citizensclimate.org
You can hear Citizens’ Climate Radio on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, Podbean, Northern Spirit Radio, Google Play, PlayerFM, and TuneIn Radio. Also, feel free to connect with other listeners, suggest program ideas, and respond to programs in the Citizens’ Climate Radio Facebook group or on Twitter at @CitizensCRadio.
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Our April event features a conversation with Kyle Kammien, Senior Business Relations Representative and Dr. Jessica Moerman is the Senior Director for Science and Policy at the Evangelical Environmental Network.
Evangelical Environmental Network: https://creationcare.org/
Register For Next Month: https://cclusa.org/bigtent
Join us for Big Tent Climate Talks, a new, engaging, monthly conversation that spotlights leaders in the climate community outside of CCL doing important work in building coalitions around effective climate solutions. At CCL, we know solving climate change requires a variety of policies and perspectives. That's why we do this work under a big tent that includes folks from the right, the left, and every spot in between. In our Big Tent Climate Talks, we'll talk to a wide variety of climate leaders outside of CCL to learn more about how we can all work better together.
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
The economic case for a revenue neutral carbon tax, such as the Energy Innovation Act, has never been stronger. Join CCL Research Coordinator Jerry Hinkle for a training that evaluates the climate and health benefits of the Energy Innovation Act and compares them to the policy costs to outline why there is such widespread support from economists for such policies.
Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Emission Reductions & Getting To Net Zero
(45:22) Impact on GDP
(1:19:56) Climate & Health Benefits
(1:52:47) Impact on Jobs
(2:27:02) Distribution & Fairness Concerns
(3:01:48) Regulations & Complementary Policies
Full White Paper: https://static.smallworldlabs.com/cclobby/content/contents/training/Economics/Econ_Benefits_CFD_Paper.pdf
*All studies cited in the footnotes of the slides on CCL Community's training page:
https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/398
Friday Apr 16, 2021
Friday Apr 16, 2021
Join medical doctors and CCL Health Action Team co-leaders Rob & Lori Byron for a webinar that will explore the health implications of Dr. Shindell's testimony: Health and Economic Benefits of a 2ºC Climate Policy, the research behind CCL's messaging highlighting that the Energy Innovation Act "will improve health and save 4.5 million American lives over the next 50 years by reducing pollution Americans breathe. Poor air quality is responsible for as many as 1 in 10 American deaths today, and sickens thousands more." Increasing levels of greenhouse gas concentrations in our atmosphere bring about human health consequences. The release of toxic pollutants is hardest on vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, frontline communities and those with asthma or cardiovascular disease.
Skip ahead to the following section(s):
- (0:00) Introduction
- (3:18) Health Impacts Overview
- (6:09) Fetal & Maternal Impacts
- (9:04) Nutrition Impacts
- (12:40) Air Quality
- (17:43) Health Benefits
- (20:38) Next Steps
- Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/health-impacts (all studies are footnoted in the speaker notes)
- Health Impacts of Climate Change & Burning Fossil Fuels on CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/473
- CCL's Health Action Team: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/961
- Business Climate Leaders Health & Medical Sector: https://www.businessclimateleaders.org/health-medical-sector
Saturday Apr 10, 2021
Saturday Apr 10, 2021
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.
Friday Apr 09, 2021
Friday Apr 09, 2021
Join CCL's Strategy Director Tony Sirna for a training aimed at helping CCL volunteers understand Clean Electricity Standards. As Congress and climate advocates look at how to move forward on climate this year, you may have seen articles popping up that discuss a clean electricity standard. This training covers what a Clean Electricity Standard (CES) is, how it works, and how it compares to a carbon fee and dividend.
Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Background & Intro
(3:33) A Closer Look
(10:50) Alternative Compliance Payments
(14:30) Responding To Concerns
(23:49) Talking Points on Emissions, Policy Details & Costs
Additional Q&A (https://youtu.be/7EqdvRuuLY4)
Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/understanding-ces
Understanding Clean Electricity Standards: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/484
Friday Apr 02, 2021
Friday Apr 02, 2021
Outreach to the agriculture community can help cultivate allies and build support of the Energy Innovation & Carbon Dividend Act among farmers with farms of all sizes, agribusiness and consumers. Tune in to this webinar to learn what leaders of CCL's Agriculture Action Team are up to and their recommendations in your own connection-building with your local agricultural community including helping to understand the Growing Climate Solutions Act.
Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Overview & Agenda
(2:16) Agriculture & Climate Change
(5:58) Reaching out to Farmers
(13:26) Growing Climate Solutions Act
(22:34) The Energy Innovation & Carbon Dividend Act
Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/agriculture-outreach
CCL Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/151
CCL' s Agriculture Action Team: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/968
BCL Agriculture Sector Team: https://www.businessclimateleaders.org/agriculture-sector
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2021 has been reintroduced into the House by Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL-22) and 28 original cosponsors. Join this training by Mark Reynolds, Citizens' Climate Lobby's Executive Director, Madeleine Para, CCL's President, Dr. Danny Richter, CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs, and Lesley Beatty CCL’s Director of Marketing for an overview of the new bill, it's legislative details, action steps, and messaging recommendations.
Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Overview
(3:01) Legislative Details
(14:29) Action Steps
(19:26) Messaging Recommendations
Helpful resources:
Use our Action Tools to write to your members of Congress: http://cclusa.org/write
Send a postcard to President Biden about this policy: http://cclusa.org/postcard
Write a letter to the editor about this bill: http://cclusa.org/lte
Amplify the news on social media: http://cclusa.org/facebook
Check out the current cosponsors of the bill here: http://energyinnovationact.org
Learn more about how the bill works here: http://energyinnovationact.org/how-it-works/
The bill is a “carbon fee and dividend” approach to carbon pricing. You can learn more about that idea here: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/price-on-carbon/
Check out Columbia University’s assessment of this legislation: https://www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/research/report/assessment-energy-innovation-and-carbon-dividend-act
Noah Kaufman’s “Nature Climate Change” paper that Danny referenced: https://www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/research/article/near-term-net-zero-alternative-social-cost-carbon-setting-carbon-prices
You can sign up for our text alerts here: http://cclusa.org/text
You can join our Monthly Calling Campaign here: http://cclusa.org/mcc
You can contribute to CCL by visiting http://cclusa.org/donate
Tonight’s Reintroduction Presentation Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MpKiPwHlIg71PwfpQ-c53Z59Wf9RaquerGTMVVmXf8U
Community page on the bill: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/energy-innovation-act
Comparison between the new bill and the one from last Congress: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/486
Q&A on the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/285