Citizens' Climate Lobby

CCL Training: 2024 Media Opportunities

Join CCL's Communications Team Flannery Winchester and Charlotte Ward for a training that will provide a broad overview of the opportunities chapters have as we begin 2024 to engage with their local news media on climate solutions. 

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:27) Why Is Media Work Important?
(9:46) Looking Ahead For 2024
(24:03) Media Resources

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/2024-media-opportunities 
Media Resources:  https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources#media-relations 

CCL Training: 2024 Farm Bill Legislative Overview

Join CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs Ben Pendergrass for a training that will orient CCL volunteers towards what we expect the Farm Bill process to look like for the year, what CCL's priorities will be within the package and how CCL advocates can work with their members of Congress to help ensure that the climate provisions are maintained.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:18) Farm Bill Overview 
(12:09) Inflation Reduction Act: Conservation and Climate Money 
(17:00)  CCL's Focus and Goals 
(28:45) Conclusion and Next Steps

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/farm-bill-overview  

CCL Podcast Celebrates Climate Change Bipartisan Progress

Are you ready for a dose of optimism in the climate change dialogue? The latest bonus episode of Citizens Climate Radio is here to deliver just that. Host Peterson Toscano steps away from the script to bring you a candid and uplifting update on climate action that's happening right where it matters: in Congress.

The episode includes the announcement of a significant legislative win—the passage of the PROVE IT Act through the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. This bipartisan effort signifies a crucial step toward using trade policy to curb global emissions. It's a testament to the power of collective advocacy, highlighting the tireless efforts of volunteers who pushed the agenda forward.

But the good news doesn't stop there. Peterson offers a tantalizing preview of the 2024 season, promising a lineup of extraordinary guests and innovative segments. We're talking about climate change comedy that strikes a balance between laughter and learning, the return of the Resilience Corner, and the debut of the CCL Youth Corner. 

The blog post delves into the upcoming special series, including "Voces del Cambio," a Spanish language podcast focusing on climate issues in Latin America, and a true crime podcast that investigates the sinister turn in the US political climate regarding environmental issues. These series not only aim to entertain but also to educate and inspire action.

Citizens Climate Radio continues to emphasize its role as a platform for its audience, seeking input and engagement from listeners to shape the show's future. The episode serves as a call to action, inviting everyone to contribute their voices to the climate advocacy movement.

We invite you to engage with a community that's making real change. It's a reminder that amidst the daunting news that often overshadows environmental discourse, there are victories to be celebrated and progress to be acknowledged. Visit www.cclusa.org/action to find out how you can take part in monthly actions along with thousands of others. 

Don't miss out on this inspiring episode. Tune in to Citizens Climate Radio, get involved, and let's continue to move the needle together in the fight against climate change.

Clean Energy Transition AMA w/ Dr. Jesse Jenkins

As we head into 2024, what questions do you have about the clean energy transition? Join superstar researcher Dr. Jesse Jenkins, lead author of the Net Zero America study and Princeton Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, for an Ask Me Anything to present his ground-breaking climate research with Princeton's ZERO lab and field your questions!

Dr. Jenkins’s work: https://mae.princeton.edu/people/faculty/jenkins  
Zero Report: https://netzeroamerica.princeton.edu/the-report 
Nerd Corner: http://cclusa.org/nerd-corner 

CCL Training: 2024 Election Engagement- Helping Climate Voters Elect Climate Champions

In 2024, CCL wants more climate voters to vote, and we want climate to be a key issue for every candidate in every election. Join CCL's Vice President of Organizational Strategy Tony Sirna and CCL group leader Debbie Change for a training that will discuss options for CCLers to engage during the 2024 elections locally and nationally including the many events and outreach opportunities with CCL's Election Engagement Action Team: https://cclusa.org/election-engagement 

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

• (0:00) Intro & Agenda

• (2:54) Why is CCL Engaging? 

   

• (7:17) Why are primaries important?

   

• (10:24) Public Voter Outreach

   

• (25:05) Getting CCLers to Vote

   

• (30:27) Candidate Engagement

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/election-engagement-slides

#CCL2023 Fall Conference Opening & Welcome Keynote w/ Van Jones

Keynote speaker Van Jones, author and CNN commentator shares his thoughts on bipartisanship, grassroots advocacy, and building coalitions.

 

Mark Reynolds

Executive Director, CCL/CCE

 

Van Jones

CNN Commentator, Author and Social Entrepreneur

Flannery Winchester + Brett Cease | Jan. 24 Monthly Speakers | CCL Policy Roadmap & Chapter Planning

To start off 2024, Join Communications Senior Director Flannery Winchester to find out about CCL's Legislative Roadmap and Chapter Planning Action! Flannery trains and supports volunteers to publish written pieces in local media, appear on TV and radio. She also pitches national media, manages and edits the CCL blog, and keeps our volunteers informed and inspired through social media and regular newsletters. Flannery came to CCL after content and marketing roles at an email marketing agency, an international software company, and a local women’s magazine in Atlanta. Flannery will be providing an update on CCL's 2024 strategic policy-based initiatives and plans followed by chapter action planning, presented by CCL Vice President of Programs Brett Cease.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Welcome & Celebrating 2023!
(8:15) CCL's 2024 Policy Roadmap
(22:01) Q&A Discussion
(27:12) CCL's Action Planning Template and January Actions
(40:33) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closing Reflection

January Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet 
Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/902285679   
CCL 2024 Policy Roadmap: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/556 
Chapter Action Plan: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/384 
Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/Jan-2024-Slides 

CCL Training: Developing Your Chapter’s 2024 Action Plan

Looking for what actions your chapter can take to help CCL advance climate policy this year? Join Todd Elvins, CCL's National Actions Director for a training that provides a process for developing an effective chapter action plan for your year ahead. Start by asking everyone to reflect on what their own center of climate advocacy. Then use the plan to take all of your volunteer's interests and apply them to CCL's core areas of focus for the year ahead with our template to create your Chapter Action Plan.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:25) Step One: Developing Your Plan
(5:48) Step Two: What Is The Center Of Your Climate Advocacy?
(10:34) Step Three: Using The Template
(14:57) Chapter Growth and Policy Agenda 
(19:01) Step Four: Sharing Your Plan With Your Chapter

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/chapter-action-slides 
CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/384 

CCL Training: Comparing the new Carbon Border Adjustment and Tariff Bills

Senate Republicans in November introduced the Foreign Pollution Fee Act to impose a carbon tariff on certain imported goods. Congressional Democrats followed this with a December introduction of the Clean Competition Act to establish a similar carbon border adjustment mechanism. Join CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli for a training that will compare these bills and the FAIR Transition and Competition Act border carbon adjustment bill that Congressional Democrats previously introduced, and discuss the prospects for bipartisan agreement on pricing carbon pollution in products crossing US borders.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

• (0:00) Intro & agenda
• (3:13) Why carbon tariffs and border adjustments are important
• (8:17) Are U.S. Industries relatively low-carbon?
• (12:53) CBAMs are on the way
• (14:06) How are three proposed carbon tariff or CBAM bills similar and different?
• (33:56) What’s next for these bills in Congress?

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/carbon-tariff-slides 
Further Research on CBAMs Report: https://cclusa.org/cbam-report
Foreign Pollution Fee Act: www.cassidy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cassidy-leads-introduction-of-foreign-pollution-fee-to-hold-china-accountable/
Clean Competition Act: www.delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3711  
FAIR Transition and Competition Act: www.coons.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-coons-rep-peters-introduce-legislation-to-support-us-workers-and-international-climate-cooperation   

Climate Change Good News

In this episode we celebrate some of the good news the CCR Team have found for you Lily Russian, Karina Taylee, Horace Mo, and Peterson will each share with you good news stories about what is happening in the climate change sphere. You will also hear good news about what you can expect from our show in 2024. Did someone say True Crime Climate mini series??

For full show notes and transcript, visit cclusa.org/radio

Lily is a junior at Trinity College in Hartford Connecticut, studying Political Science and Environmental Science. Karina is from Miami Florida and started volunteering for CCL in 2021. before becoming an intern this fall. She has just finished her graduate studies. And Horace is a recent graduate from the University of Michigan, has returned to his home in Chongqing, China.

From Coal Power to Green Energy

Coal mines are bad for the environment. At least that is what we have always heard. Well, Lily tells us about a revolutionary project in Gateshead, England which shows the remarkable potential of using abandoned mines to reduce carbon emissions. Lily says “the ground-breaking project uses the warm water from  the tunnels to heat hundreds of homes and businesses in the former coalfield community.” 

In this episode, you will learn more about this first-of-its-kind initiative that demonstrates the potential of harnessing the Earth's natural heat stored in flooded mines to create clean, renewable energy. If you want to dig deeper, check out this article. 

High Seas High Hopes: Treaty Aims to Protect Two-Thirds of Our Unprotected Ocean

If you’re passionate about protecting our oceans, Karina has some good news for you! Deep beneath the waves, a silent struggle unfolds. The high seas, which cover two-thirds of the world’s oceans, remain unprotected, vulnerable to human activity. 

A beacon of hope shines in the form of the High Seas Treaty, currently navigating its way through international ratification. This historic agreement aims to establish marine protected areas, safeguarding vast regions from damaging activities like oil drilling.

“These regions will be kind of like gigantic National Parks, but in the ocean.” - Karina Taylee

If you want to learn more about the High Seas Treaty, listen to the episode and read this article.  

“Ocean Breakthroughs” Initiative: World Leaders Unite for the Oceans

Imagine 400 global leaders and changemakers – conservation experts, business representatives, local communities, and indigenous groups – uniting to address the critical issue of ocean health. 

Horace tells us about The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Leaders Forum, a platform for innovative solutions and collaborative action. The IUCN facilitated the launch of "Ocean Breakthroughs," a global initiative aiming to revitalize five key marine sectors: conservation, renewable energy, shipping, food production, and coastal tourism. This ambitious plan seeks to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by up to 35% by 2050, demonstrating a profound commitment to ocean sustainability and climate action.

If you have a Good News Story you want to share, email us: radio @ citizensclimatelobby.org

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