Citizens' Climate Lobby

CCL Training: The Transformative Power of Citizen Advocacy Training

Does citizen advocacy and the constituent advantage still matter in this day and age in Congress?

Join CCL's Advisory Board Member and Civic Courage Executive Director Sam Daley-Harris and CCL leaders' stories from throughout the country for a training that will demonstrate the advantages we hold as citizens in transforming our government and the policies we adopt.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
RESULTS background (Sam's Story) (5:45) 
Our Sense of Powerlessness (17:35)
Making A Difference (21:46)
The Role of Citizens (Destiny's Story) (29:29)
Building Relationships (Krystal's Story) (41:19) 
Sharing Our Stories (Grant's Story) (49:52)

Webinar slides: cclusa.org/transformative-power
This training on CCL Community: community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/48
Prepare For Lobby Day Training: community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/272
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Grasstops Engagement Basics [Core Volunteer Training]

One of the biggest impacts volunteers can make in building momentum for the CCL's Policy Agenda including the Energy Innovation Act is gaining the support of local community leaders. Join Alex Amonette, CCL volunteer and local grasstops delegate, for a webinar on how to best conduct outreach to grasstops leaders in your area and beyond.

(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(3:32) Five Levers Review
(7:44) Identifying & Prioritizing Leaders
(12:38) The Grasstops Tracker
(14:49) Similarities to Lobbying
(18:08) Determining Actions
(27:08) The Endorsement Process
(31:24) Working with Action Teams

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/cvt-grasstops  
CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/grasstops-engagement/grasstops-engagement-basics 

CCL Training: Diversity & the Climate Movement: Bridging the Cultural Gap on Climate Change

Join Clara Fang, CCL's Higher Education Outreach Coordinator, as she shares findings from her PhD research on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the environmental movement.

Studies show that people of color in the United States support climate action as much if not more than Whites, but they don't seem to be translating that concern into membership in environmental organizations, many of which struggle with diversity.

In this webinar, you'll learn about the historic and cultural barriers for people of color in the environmental movement, and what CCL can do to be a more diverse and inclusive organization.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
The Challenge of Diversity (2:06)
Benefits of Diversity (5:29)
Perceptions of Climate Change (8:18)
Barriers of History and Culture (15:10)
Building A Just & Inclusive Climate Community (24:10)
What Can I Do? (29:35)
Final Resources & References (36:27)

Resources:
Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/diversity-climate
Reaching Out To Diverse Communities Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/173
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CCR Ep 35 Plastic Pollution and Heavy Metal

Nicole Chatterson at the University of Hawaii and Dominic Scicchitano at Bucknell University in Pennsylvania have spent a lot of time in the water. Nicole talks about plastic pollution she has been hauling up in the Pacific Ocean while Dominic shares his findings regarding micro-plastics in the Susquehanna River. The segment helps listeners connect plastic production and pollution with climate change. What happens to our trash once we throw it out?

Nicole discusses the complications of the waste to energy incinerator on the island of Oahu. Both guests also talk about the need to advocate for systems changes that will reduce plastic waste especially from single use plastics. Discover the individual and larger policy changes that will help us reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

The Art House

Peter Buckland is a local politician, a sustainability expert at Penn State University, and a poet. He also loves to listen to music. He talks about the powerful environmental messages he hears in heavy metal music. Discover how this loud and very fast music speaks directly to the climate change problems we created and must address.

The Puzzler 

We hear answers to the puzzler question, "If global warming is happening, why did we just have such cold weather this past winter in the USA?" 

New Puzzler Question

This puzzler is for people in groups like Citizens Climate Lobby that speak to members of congress.

You attended one of the recent student walk-out demonstrations. While there you spoke to a parent, Claire.  Claire’s daughter was a protest organizer. You told Claire about the work you do speaking to legislators about laws that will address fossil fuel pollution. You see yourself as an advocate, working in the system to bring about change. Claire confessed, “I would never have the patience for that. I am so angry and I need to protest.” She then asked, “Why do you do that kind of advocacy work instead of protesting and civil disobedience?”

Send Peterson your answers by May 15, 2019, along with your name, contact info, and where you are from. You can email your answers to radio @ citizensclimate.org or leave a voicemail of three minutes or less at 518.595.9414 (+1 if calling from outside the USA). 

Dig Deeper

• How Big is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? Science Vs. Myth (NOAA)

• Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the Plastic Processing Industry (Natural Resources Canada)

• CCL Monthly call with Julia Roberson, VP of Communications for Ocean Conservancy 
• Middle Susquehanna River Keeper

•  Moshing for the Environment: Heavy Metal and Climate Change

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.

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CCL Training: Carbon Dividend Distribution

Curious about how the policy details behind how the Energy Innovation Act's carbon dividends will get back to households?

Join CCL Research Coordinator Rick Knight for a training that will provide a detailed look at the administrative pathway for how carbon dividends can be returned that addresses key questions about the carbon fund, distribution framework, and its taxability.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
Policy Review & Background (2:15)
Distributing the Dividend (8:00)
Comparing with H.R. 763 (27:11)

Webinar slides: http://cclusa.org/dividend-distribution
This training on CCL Community: https://community.citizensclimate.org...
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Rev. Susan Hendershot | Citizens' Climate Lobby | April 2019 Monthly Speaker

On the issue of climate change, the faith community speaks with a moral authority. One of the leading voices in that community is Interfaith Power & Light, whose mission is "to be faithful stewards of Creation by responding to global warming through the promotion of energy conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy." IPL President Rev. Susan Hendershot joined our April call to share the work they're doing to spread the gospel of stewardship and sustainability.

Helpful Links:
Monthly Action Sheet: http://cclusa.org/actionsheet
Chicago Endorses Carbon Fee and Dividend: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/chicago-volunteers-bring-ccl-values-to-life/
Silicon Valley Group Supports HR 763: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/silicon-valley-gets-in-the-game-for-carbon-pricing-and-h-r-763/
Interfaith Power & Light: https://www.interfaithpowerandlight.org/

Dialing Congress Campaigns Overview- CCL Training

Are you interested in finding out about how other chapters have generated a steady stream of calls to Congress from their local chapter?

Join CCL Special Projects Coordinator Morgan McCue for a training that will provide an overview of how your group can also initiate a campaign to provide a low commitment action to capture many in your group's desire to communicate with Congress and help influence their support!

Skip ahead to the following sections:
How It Works (3:48)
Advice For Leaders (8:15)
Separate Video: Perspectives From The Field Interviews (https://youtu.be/zayzGVF-Dw4 )

Presentation slides: http://cclusa.org/dialing-congress
CCL Community: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/390
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CCL Training: CCL International Updates Around the World

Are you curious about what CCL chapters in Africa and Europe are doing? Wondering how CCL is represented at some of the global talks? Join ​Cathy Orlando, CCL’s International Outreach Manager for a CCL training to answer those questions!

This Citizens' Climate University session will cover what is going on around the world in ​CCL’s​ network in 2019, what other countries are doing in terms of carbon pricing and citizen engagement, and how CCL is engaging in international civil society meetings.

Skip ahead to the following sections:
Important Maps & Resources (2:35)
Canada's Policy Updates (7:18)
CCL Group Stories Around the World (15:21)
CCL's International Participation (25:55)

Training slides: http://cclusa.org/around-the-world
Training webpage: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/157
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CCL Training: How To Publish Climate Focused Opinion-Editorials (Op-Eds)

Are you curious about how to improve your writing skills for climate-focused opinion-editorials?

Join ​Steve Valk, CCL’s Communications Director for a CCL training to answer those questions!

This training session covers the process for writing a new op-ed, how to successfully submit it, as well as the editorial process.

Skip ahead to the following sections:
The Writing Process (3:10)
Submitting Your Op-Ed & What To Do If Published (11:52)
The Exended Metaphor (16:20)
The Personal Narrative (19:37)
The Local Angle (23:11)
Recurring Events & Holidays (26:23)

Training slides: http://cclusa.org/ccu-op-eds
Training webpage: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/113
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CCL Core Volunteer Training: Communicating With Progressives

This training highlights recommendations on communicating with progressive groups about the Energy Innovation Act, reviews the organizational statements made on behalf of the recent legislation, and walks through CCL’s ongoing plan for outreach to progressive, environmental, and climate justice organizations at the national and local level.

Skip ahead to the following sections:
National Group Support (2:15)
CCL National Outreach (6:05)
Communications Considerations (9:40)
Four Roles of Social Activism (17:57)
Responding To Criticism (21:53)
Local Actions & Wrap-up (33:03)

Training slides: http://cclusa.org/progressive-outreach-bill
Training webpage: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/122
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