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Our August meeting, hosted by CCL Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Flannery Winchester, will debrief CCL’s 2026 Summer Conference and Lobby Day. From the impact and impression we made on Capitol Hill, to the insights and inspiration we got during conference programming — this call will catch you up on it all!

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(0:00) Intro and Road Map
(4:22) Conference Recap
(20:10) Mindy Ahler's Reflections and First Time Lobbyists
(31:10) Volunteer Highlights
(33:23) August Action Sheet
(36:43) Inclusion Conference 2026
(41:19) Live Action
(46:50) BRIDGE Training

August Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet
Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1216233409
BRIDGE Training: https://cclusa.org/BRIDGE

Learn the core mindset and tools of Motivational Interviewing from long time CCL leader John Sabin, including how to use OARS and listen for change talk so others discover their own reasons to support climate solutions. This training is being held before CCL's annual lobby day by request to help support all our volunteer leaders preparing for their meetings with Congress become more fluent with Motivational Interviewing approaches.

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(3:36) Overview of MI
(5:58) Reflective Listening Skills
(15:09) Speaking Skills
(19:55) Spirit of MI

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/BRIDGE-7-Slides
Log your training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5yUP000000EAifYAG
CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/BRIDGE/Unit-3/Training-1

Join CCL's Vice President for Government Affairs Jennifer Tyler, Congressional Liaison Program Director Mindy Ahler, and Research Manager Dana Nuccitelli for a training that will review the updates and context for CCL's Summer 2026 Primary and Secondary Asks as well as guidance for lobby teams as they plan their in-person meetings. This is a recommended training for any CCL volunteer planning on being a part of their group's Summer 2026 Lobby Meeting (as well as the July 21 Lobby Training #2 - CCL's Lobby Plans and Q&A).

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(1:53) What’s happening in Congress?
(6:58) Permitting Reform – Big & Urgent
(13:35) Status of Permitting Negotiations
(15:02) Permitting Reform Asks
(26:11) Fix Our Forests Act
(30:46) Forest Service Appropriations
Q&A Discussion (https://vimeo.com/1210693212/1391680684 )

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/summer-2026-training
Log Your Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5yUP000000Arr3YAC
Permitting Reform Toolkit: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/permitting-reform-toolkit

Permitting reform has emerged as the biggest and most important clean energy and climate policy area in the current session of Congress. But what are 'permitting' and 'permitting reform,' why does CCL consider it such an important climate solution, and what is the data underpinning that conclusion? Join CCL's VP of Government Affairs Jenn Tyler and Research Manager Dana Nuccitelli to learn the answers to these questions and why CCL is leaning into permitting reform as the key climate policy solution of 2026.

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(https://cclusa.org/permitting-reform-basics

Log your training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5y8X000000lMgKQAU

Training Topic: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/clean-energy-permitting-reform

Passing federal climate legislation is extraordinarily difficult and understanding that reality helps us better appreciate the impact of effective advocacy. This training explores the complex ecosystem surrounding Congress: the legislative process, committee politics, bipartisan dynamics, competing lobbying interests, funding realities, and the many pathways organizations use to pursue climate solutions.

Join CCL Policy Fellow and long-time leader Dr. Danny Richter for a behind-the-scenes look at how legislation actually moves (or doesn’t move) through Congress, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for the persistence, relationship-building, and strategic timing required to create meaningful change. We’ll also examine where Citizens’ Climate Lobby fits within the broader climate movement and why CCL’s bipartisan, Congress-focused approach often succeeds despite operating with far fewer resources than many national organizations.

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(3:29) By The Numbers
(12:00) Time and Process
(26:45) Other Lobbyists
(34:00) The Ecosystem
(44:16) Closing

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/foundations-of-celebration
Log Your Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5yUP000000Hnh3YAC

Practice assessing where your Member of Congress stands on one of policies CCL supports and choose a realistic next-step ask that strengthens trust and steadily builds political will over time.

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(3:53) Support Scale Background
(7:28) Purpose of the Support Scale
(14:16) Connection to BRIDGE Trainings 4 and 5
(16:49) Understanding Each Support Scale Level
(31:12) Stories and Examples of the Scale in Action
(42:51) Looking Ahead and Final Thoughts

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/BRIDGE-6-Slides
BRIDGE # 6 Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/BRIDGE/Unit-2/Training-3
Log Your Attendance: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5yUP000000EAdpYAG

Are you curious about what to expect about CCL's Summer 2026 Conference and Lobby Days or have a question about any final details? Join Alison Kubicsko, National Events Director and Mindy Ahler CCL Congressional Liaison Director for a final walk-through of the who, what, and where for CCL's Conference and Lobby Days to help you prepare for what to expect with the schedule, logistics, and details.

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:46) Conference Details
(14:58) Lobby Day Logistics

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/lobby-conference-qa
Log your attendance: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5y8X0000005xWbQAI
Lobby Day Tool Kit:
https://community.citizensclimate.org/lobby-meeting-toolkit
Preparing for the 2026 Lobby Day and Conference:
https://cclusa.org/preparing-for-lobby-day

Tyson Bertone-Riggs has a diverse background in forest policy and conservation work with both field experience and policy expertise. Along with Annie Schmidt, he served as the staff co-lead for the congressionally chartered Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Tyson’s past experience includes five years with the Rural Voices for Conservation Coalition as Executive Director and Policy Manager where he was responsible for coalition development, management, and political strategy. Tyson also brings experience working for state and federal forestry agencies, as well as having worked on state and local elections and in the U.S. Senate.

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(0:00) Intro and Highlights
(7:44) Dana's Interview with Tyson Bertone-Riggs
(41:00) June Action Sheet
(44:47) Take Action
(47:15) BRIDGE Exercise

Register for Summer Conference: https://cclusa.org/summer
June Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet
Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/1200872923
Alliance for Wildfire Resilience: https://alliancewr.org/

Join CCL's Sr. Director of Field Operations Elli Sparks for a training that specifically addresses how to prepare yourself for a successful meeting with a member of Congress. You will learn about CCL's methodology, research tips, available tools, lobby meeting roles and parts, the value of practice, and the power of listening.

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(1:29) Purpose of Citizen Lobbyist
(5:55) Building Relationships
(18:52) Lobby Team Roles
(24:52) Meeting Outline

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/prepare-to-lobby
Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/events/item/24/21052
Log Your Training:
https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5y8X0000005xWOQAY

This training is an expansion of BRIDGE Training 5: The Advocacy Detective and examines how Generative AI can be used to move beyond surface-level searches to better understand your Member of Congress, district dynamics, committee priorities, and trusted messengers. It covers practical prompting techniques, how to spot and reduce hallucinations, and the importance of verifying outputs. It also briefly discusses how CCL approaches AI through the lens of clean, reliable energy. The throughline is that Generative AI is an additional tool option to support advocacy, but it is not a replacement for the relationships at the heart of CCL's work.

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(4:21) AI Background
(10:50) Where AI Shines & Doesn't
(19:44) Your Voice & Authenticity
(27:17) Prompting Basics
(32:14) Wrapping Up

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/ai-slides
CCL Training Event: https://community.citizensclimate.org/events/item/24/21050
Log Your Attendance: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5yUP000000H5svYAC
Prompt Script: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VWoWUcnC1DA-Tbw5qe8StqKNrI_5i8JsVsX8HL8dXmY/edit?usp=sharing

This final session in our permitting reform training series brings everything together with a focus on effective communication. We’ll recap key concepts across the major topics and highlight tailored messages that resonate with different audiences—including Republican and Democratic offices. Participants will learn how to confidently apply these messages to advance durable permitting solutions.

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(1:34) Effective Permitting Conversations
(4:10) Permitting Reform for Republicans
(16:44) Permitting Reform for Democrats
(30:13) Key Takeaways

Training Slides: https://cclusa.org/permitting-messages-slides
Permitting Reform Trainings: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/clean-energy-permitting-reform
Log your training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5yUP000000GzqjYAC

The Advocacy Detective is about becoming a more strategic, relational climate advocate by learning how to better understand the political world your Member of Congress operates within. Before we can effectively persuade, we first need to understand — their district, their pressures, their priorities, the language they use, and the communities they feel accountable to. In BRIDGE, we talk a lot about meeting people where they are. Tonight is about learning how to actually find where that is using practical research tools to understand your Member of Congress’s district realities, incentives, influencers, and language—so your outreach is specific, respectful, and strategically targeted.

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(3:42) The Core Philosophy
(10:38) Step 1: Congress.gov — Committee Power
(16:42) Step 2: OpenSecrets.org — Donor Information
(20:21) Step 3: MOC's Official Website
(25:07) Step 4: Polling — Local Public Will
(28:46) Step 5: Targeted News Search
(34:36) Step 6: Cultural DNA of the District
(38:17) Looking Ahead

Tonight’s slides: https://cclusa.org/BRIDGE-5-Slides
BRIDGE # 5 Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/BRIDGE/Unit-2/Training-2
Log Your Attendance: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5yUP000000EAcDYAW

This month, we're featuring Shane Londagin, Senior Policy Advisor for Energy and Climate for Sen. John Hickenlooper (CO), manages Senator Hickenlooper’s energy portfolio on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and supports the Senator’s leadership in bipartisan permitting reform negotiations, grid modernization efforts, and critical minerals policy.

(0:00) Intro and National Highlights
(11:48) Local Highlights
(12:44) Interview with Shane Londagin, Senior Policy Advisor for Energy and Climate for Sen. John Hickenlooper (CO)
(39:40) May Action Sheet
(41:56) Take Action
(44:00) BRIDGE Exercise

Register for Summer Conference: https://cclusa.org/summer
May Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet
Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/1190540027
Permitting Reform Trainings: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/clean-energy-permitting-reform

It's important for energy project developers to engage local communities in order to address any local concerns and adverse impacts that may arise from new infrastructure projects. Join CCL's VP of Government Affairs Jenn Tyler, Research Manager Dana Nuccitelli and Mindy Ahler
Congressional Liaison Director to learn about how community engagement may be addressed in the permitting reform process, and key messages for congressional offices.

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(1:48) Community Engagement Background
(12:50) Recognition of its Importance
(14:18) Engagement Policy Proposals
(19:01) Key Messages

Log Your Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5yUP000000GcAzYAK
Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/community-engagement-slides
Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/clean-energy-permitting-reform

This training walks you through the process of securing and delivering policy support from county commissioners on both sides of the aisle and provides specific examples of CCL volunteer success stories with community leaders in Montana. We’ll also talk about identifying and connecting with trusted messengers and why it’s effective and efficient to start with the ones in your direct network.

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(3:18) What Is A Trusted Messenger?
(4:25) Why County Commissioners?
(12:48) How To Build A Strategy To Get Letters
(20:00 ) Case Study: Montana
(29:27) Taking Action

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/county-commissioner-slides
CCL Training Event: https://community.citizensclimate.org/events/item/24/20756
Trusted Messenger Letter Templates: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/201
Log Your Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5y8X0000005xY2QAI

From a review of CCL's history to a focus on our shared work ahead, learn how climate progress becomes possible when your Member of Congress experiences Strong Conviction, Political Safety, Undeniable Support—and how your chapter’s actions intentionally build those conditions.

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:23) CCL's History
(6:03) Theory of Change
(13:26) Three Conditions
(17:30) Name The Condition
(29:36) Power vs. Force in Advocacy
(33:14) Final Takeaways

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/BRIDGE-4-Slides
CCL Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/BRIDGE/Unit-2/Training-1
Log Your Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5yUP000000EAabYAG

Join CCL Communications & Media Manager Charlotte Ward for a training that will review CCL's Earth Month Media Opportunities available for CCL chapters and volunteers to boost awareness and engagement with climate solutions.

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(1:00) Why Activate Local Media?
(4:26) Letters to the Editor
(7:56) Writing Op-Eds
(11:51) Moral Foundations Application
(20:24) Resources To Help You

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/earth-day-media-slides
CCL Training Event: https://community.citizensclimate.org/events/item/24/20755
Log Your Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5yUP000000AHfVYAW

Join CCL Staff Mindy Ahler, Jennifer Tyler, and Alison Kubicsko to review the Congressional Asks for lobby day and what to expect during the Virtual Conservative Conference & Lobby Day. Registered attendees for the virtual Conservative Conference should plan to attend. If you are interested in attending the conference, you can find more information and apply from the conference website. The conference is designed for politically right of center attendees.

(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:20) Conference Overview
(5:52) What to Expect on Lobby Day
(20:46) Lobby Day Asks
(35:00) What Happens Next?

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/lobby-conference-qa
Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/preparing-lobby-day/ccl-conference-and-lobby-day
Log Your Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5y8X0000005xWbQAI

Presidents from both political parties have taken steps to interfere with the permitting of certain types of energy infrastructure that they oppose. These executive actions create uncertainty that inhibits the development of new energy sources in the United States. For this reason, ensuring fair permitting certainty is a key aspect of permitting reform that enjoys bipartisan support. Join CCL's VP of Government Affairs Jenn Tyler and Research Manager Dana Nuccitelli to learn about how Congress can ensure certainty in a permitting reform package, and key messages for congressional offices.

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(1:40) Permitting Certainty Importance
(14:03) Fair Permitting Provisions
(22:24) Key Messages
(29:41) Concluding Thoughts

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/fair-permitting-slides
Log your training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5yUP000000G11lYAC
Permitting Reform Trainings: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/clean-energy-permitting-reform

Building on Moral Foundations Theory, CCL's BRIDGE Training #3 dives into exploring how moral reframing helps people maintain openness to ideas they might otherwise resist. Practice bridging the “moral empathy gap,” so that conversations around climate policy feel more respectful, persuasive, and relationship-centered, even when people see the world differently.

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:49) Building on BRIDGE Foundations
(5:09) Moral Reframing
(12:58) Expanding Climate Messaging & Practicing Listening
(18:28) Role Play: County Commissioner
(26:06) Group Reflection Activities
(32:48) Recent Research & Concluding Thoughts

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/BRIDGE-3-slides
BRIDGE Training Page: https://cclusa.org/BRIDGE
Log Your Attendance: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5yUP000000E90DYAS
Share your BRIDGE Story: https://cclusa.org/BRIDGE-story

Clean energy projects often encounter long, complex permitting steps that slow construction and raise costs. Practical permitting reforms can help ensure that good projects move forward faster while upholding environmental and community protections. Join CCL's VP of Government Affairs Jenn Tyler and Research Manager Dana Nuccitelli to learn about permitting reforms to build clean energy infrastructure faster, associated tensions and compromises, and key messages for congressional offices.

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(1:53) Why Building Faster is Important
(8:03) What’s the Political Climate?
(11:32) NEPA and Judicial Reforms
(23:41) Other Related Permitting Topics
(32:01) Key Messages

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/build-faster-slides
Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/clean-energy-permitting-reform
Log Your Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5yUP000000FeWbYAK

Marija Verner is the Digital Education Manager and Research Specialist at YPCCC. She studies how people around the world understand, experience, and respond to climate change, with a focus on cross-national public opinion, gender and development, and the spatial distribution of climate risks. Her research has appeared in World Development, Latin American Politics and Society, European Political Science, Nature Climate Change, Comparative Political Studies, and other scientific journals. In parallel, she co-leads the design and instruction of a professional education program in strategic climate communication for global audiences

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(0:00) Intro & National Highlights
(4:25) Conversation w/ Dr. Marija Verner
(38:26) Ricky Bradley Shares CCL's March Fundraising Campaign
(43:10) Volunteer Spotlight and Action Sheet
(50:04) BRIDGE Exercise

Join CCL: https://cclusa.org/join
March Slides: http://cclusa.org/march-2026-slides
March Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet
Yale Program on Climate Change Communication: https://climatecommunication.yale.edu
Explore CCL's BRIDGE Program: https://cclusa.org/BRIDGE

Join us for a training gearing up for Earth Month this April, when members of your community are out and about attending fairs, festivals, art walks, and other climate-related events. Join CCL's Senior Director of Field Operations Elli Sparks for a training that will help you and your team identify, reserve, and schedule summer tabling and clipboarding, bring CCL materials and other engaging activities to the events, and educate, activate and recruit the people you meet about climate action.

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(1:45) Why Table?
(3:10) Supporting Your Team
(11:04) How to Plan and Prepare
(17:15) In Review

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/tabling-march-2026
CCL Tabling Toolkit: https://community.citizensclimate.org/tabling-toolkit
Log Your Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5yUP00000092NZYAY

America's old and outdated power grid has become a critical bottleneck preventing the country from adding the needed new clean energy sources that will reduce climate pollution while improving energy affordability and security. Join CCL's VP of Government Affairs Jenn Tyler and Research Manager Dana Nuccitelli to learn about why transmission reforms are a crucial climate solution, the details of potential transmission permitting reform provisions, and key messages for congressional offices.

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(1:36) Why Transmission is Important
(4:00) Transmission’s Political Climate
(13:10) Challenges and Policy Solutions
(24:46) What about Climate Pollution?
(31:08) Does the Analysis Still Hold?
(33:29) Key Messages on Transmission

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/transmission-reform-slides
Log Your Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5yUP000000FUc5YAG
Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/clean-energy-permitting-reform

This training will dive into CCL's BRIDGE Training #2 and explore how Moral Foundations Theory helps us better understand the values that shape how people interpret climate solutions and public policy and explain why people can care deeply about the same world—but prioritize different values. We’ll practice noticing which moral values may be shaping a conversation and learn how to communicate in ways that resonate across political and cultural differences. Participants will have space to explore their own moral foundations and how those values influence how they show up in conversations and advocacy. This session builds skills for relational advocacy that strengthens trust, lowers defensiveness, and makes climate solutions feel more relevant and shared. Come ready to reflect, practice, and expand your toolkit for engaging across difference.

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(5:43) Moral Foundations Theory (MFT)
(23:51) Practice Activities
(29:38) Discover Your Moral Compass
(39:58) Applying MFT to Climate Advocacy
(43:16) What Comes Next

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/BRIDGE-2-Slides

BRIDGE Training Page: https://cclusa.org/BRIDGE

Log Your Attendance:
https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5yUP000000E8ybYAC

Join CCL Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Flannery Winchester, for a deep dive into CCL’s recently updated mission statement and new policy commitments. These statements were presented during CCL’s February meeting and are also available in an updated version of CCL’s 2026 Strategic Plan.

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:34) Why & How
(4:37) CCL's Mission Statement
(10:41) CCL's Policy Commitments
(18:47) Practice Activity & Wrap-up

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/mission-policy-commitments-slides
2026 Strategic Plan: https://cclusa.org/2026-strategic-plan
Log Your Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5y8X000000wKVgQAM

Our guest speaker for the February Meeting is William J. Doherty, Ph.D., Co-founder of Braver Angels. Bill has built a lifetime of work around helping people bridge deep divides. A co-founder of Braver Angels, Bill is the chief designer of the organization’s foundational workshops that bring Americans together across political differences to restore trust, understanding, and healthy democratic dialogue.

Join CCL: https://cclusa.org/join

February Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet

Explore CCL's BRIDGE Program: https://cclusa.org/BRIDGE

As election season picks up steam, this training will equip volunteers with a review of CCL's advice on engaging candidates and members of Congress effectively during campaign season and public events. Participants will learn how to ask concise, solution-oriented questions, connect climate solutions to local priorities, and build relationships that make climate action feel constructive and achievable. We’ll also cover how to stay proudly nonpartisan while encouraging science-based climate ambition and documenting outreach to strengthen long-term advocacy. Whether you’re new or experienced, this session will help you show up with confidence, curiosity, and a focus on building political will for climate solutions.

CCL Training Event Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/events/item/24/20292
Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/campaign-season-candidate-activities

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:50) In-District Activity Goals
(9:21) Activity Options
(15:31) Scheduling the Activity
(22:41) After the Activity
(25:22) Find Candidate Events
(30:07) Learn About All Candidates
(31:45) Develop Strategic Questions
(37:34) Work with Incumbents
(38:50) Stay Nonpartisan and Bipartisan

Electrification is a key climate solution in the transition to clean energy sources. But electricity rates are rising fast and face surging demand from artificial intelligence data centers. Expensive electricity and an insufficient power supply could endanger electrification efforts. Fortunately, in an age of high costs of living, policymakers are very interested in finding solutions. Join CCL's Research Manager Dana Nuccitelli, supported by CCL's Electrification Action Team to learn what's behind rising electricity rates and energy insecurity, and how we can solve these problems.

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/energy-affordability-slides
CCL's Permitting Reform Training Topic: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/clean-energy-permitting-reform
CCL's Electrification Action Team: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/974
Log your training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5yUP000000F5SPYA0
DSIRE's database of incentives for efficiency and electrification: https://www.dsireusa.org/

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(1:16) Electrifying Everything
(5:29) Gas Power Production
(9:14) Renewable Power Production
(10:42) Distribution & Transmission
(14:04) Climate & Extreme Weather
(16:01) Load Growth, Data Centers
(20:16) State Renewables Policies & Investor-Owned Utility Profits
(25:35) Potential Solutions
(37:39) Guest Speaker: Peter Hubbard
Additional Q&A Discussion ( https://vimeo.com/1162561816/ed5f1a7ba5 )

Join Mindy Ahler, CCL's Liaison Program Manager, for a training will provide an overview of Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s Congressional Liaisons Program, what the responsibilities are for the role, how to get involved if you are interested, and how to find out if there is a liaison need in your Congressional district.

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(3:26) Our Values & Theory of Change
(8:17) Liaison ABC's
(17:45) Liaison Resources

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/becoming-liaison-slides
CCL Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/400

Join us for a training that will begin to explore the first training in CCL's BRIDGE Advocacy Program. In this session, we’ll take a deeper look at how all of us arrive at decisions and form beliefs, using insights from behavioral science. We’ll explore why intuition and emotion usually come first, and how reasoning often follows to justify those initial reactions, and why this matters for our climate advocacy. Our focus will eb on self-awareness as a foundation for stronger, more respectful climate advocacy across differences.

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(3:03) Human Decision-Making
(7:52) The Elephant & Rider Metaphor
(19:20) Reading Resistance
(22:50) Present Context - Social Media Case Study
(27:07) Practice Activities
(37:14) BRIDGE Pathway Ahead

CCL Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/BRIDGE/Unit-1/Training-1
Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/BRIDGE-1-Slides
Log Your Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5yUP000000E8wzYAC

Permitting reform is a complex topic that touches on many politically sensitive topics including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), judicial reforms, and federal involvement in interstate project permitting processes. Join CCL's VP of Government Affairs Jenn Tyler and Research Manager Dana Nuccitelli to learn about the permitting players, politics, problems, and how and why CCL is engaging in this challenging landscape.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Intro & Agenda

(2:06) Why Permitting Reform Now?

(13:42) Permitting Scrambles Traditional Alliances

(33:27) Data From Trusted Messengers

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/permitting-landscape-slides

Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/clean-energy-permitting-reform

Kick oﬀ the year with a State of the Organization message from CCL leaders, celebrating our recent fundraising milestones, sharing leadership updates, and previewing where things stand as we begin 2026. CCL Vice President of Field Operations Brett Cease will also debut BRIDGE —Building Relationships in Dialogue, Growth, and Engagement — our robust new relational advocacy training program designed to strengthen your communication skills and deepen your relationships with congressional oﬀices in the year ahead.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & State of the Organization
(20:05) Local Chapter Highlights & Volunteer Spotlight
(26:25) BRIDGE: Conversation with Brett Cease
(42:55) CCL's January Actions Review

Join CCL: https://cclusa.org/join
January Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet
Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/1153024619
Explore CCL's BRIDGE Program: https://cclusa.org/BRIDGE

Join CCL’s VP of Field Operations for a training that will preview CCL’s new “BRIDGE” program - Building Relationships in Dialogue, Growth, and Engagement. Brett will preview the framework that offer practical insights for having more effective, empathetic climate conversations that build understanding and momentum for change. A relational advocacy program based on behavioral and social science from Drs. Haidt, Willer, Cialdini; Amanda Ripley; and more. The program will serve as one of the foundational building blocks for Citizens’ Climate’s advocacy. Understand people’s underlying moral foundations, and learn to practice moral reframing across political perspectives. The program will also teach participants to apply practical dialogue techniques to bridge divides and engage effectively with people holding different views.

Are you curious about what to expect about CCL's Fall 2025 Conference and Lobby Days or have a question about any final details? Join Alison Kubicsko, National Events Director and Mindy Ahler CCL Congressional Liaison Manager for a final walk-through of the who, what, and where for CCL's Fall 2025 Conference and Lobby Days to help you prepare for what to expect with the schedule, logistics, and details.

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/lobby-conference-qa
Lobby Toolkit: https://community.citizensclimate.org/lobby-meeting-toolkit

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:00) Conference Details
(9:50) Lobby Week Logistics

Join CCL's Vice President for Government Affairs Jennifer Tyler, Congressional Liaison Program Manager Mindy Ahler, and Research Manager Dana Nuccitelli for a training that will review more details and the context for CCL's Fall 2025 Primary Asks as well as guidance for lobby teams as they plan their online meetings. We'll also have time to get your questions answered by CCL's government affairs team! This is the second of two recommended trainings for any CCL volunteer planning on being a part of their group's Fall 2025 Lobby Planning (as well as this Thursday's Oct 30th Lobby Training #1 - Primary Asks).

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/fall-2025-review-slides

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:05) Review Asks
(24:18) Review Lobby Meeting Plans
Q&A Discussion (https://vimeo.com/1133248588/dc8bb638ae)

Join CCL's Vice President for Government Affairs Jennifer Tyler, Congressional Liaison Program Manager Mindy Ahler, and Research Manager Dana Nuccitelli to participate in strategizing for the upcoming fall lobby meetings, get more information on the meeting asks, and have time to get your questions answered by CCL's government affairs team! This is the first of two recommended trainings for any CCL volunteer planning on being a part of their group's Fall 2025 Lobby Planning (as well as this Monday Nov 3rd's Lobby Training #2 -CCL's Legislative Plan).

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:28) What's Happening in Congress?
(6:54) Clean Energy Permitting Reform Ask
(29:00) Fix Our Forests
(37:58) Foreign Pollution Fee
(42:14 ) Conclusions and Resources Review

Additional Q&A Discussion (https://vimeo.com/1132528986/cb0ef3dfee )
Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/fall-2025-asks-slides
Primary Asks: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/primary-asks

In this training, Charlotte Ward, CCL’s Communications and Media Manager, shares:
How the Statewide Media Manager program works
Which states are already leading the way — and why it’s effective
The resources and support available for volunteers who want to ramp up their media work

This training is for everyone who wants to be involved in media work so they can understand how CCL staff supports them through their Statewide Media Manager. You’ll learn about CCL’s new Statewide Media Manager role — a leadership position designed to strengthen media work across entire states, not just individual chapters. Taking best practices from CCL’s successful Liaison Program, Statewide Media Managers will coordinate media relations statewide with direct support and guidance from CCL’s Communications team.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(4:19) Understanding the Media Landscape
(12:47) What's It Like To Take On the Role?
(19:55) Next Steps

Presentations Slides: https://cclusa.org/powering-up-state-media

Jessica Trotman is the Assistant Town Manager of Black Mountain, North Carolina, where she leads recovery and resilience eﬀorts following Hurricane Helene. She also serves as a Senior Consultant with the American Flood Coalition. To her work in resilience, Jessica brings 15 years of experience in sustainability, planning, stormwater, public health and public administration. She serves in multiple advisory roles, including the North Carolina Flood Resiliency Blueprint advisory committee and Resilience subcommittee of the Governorʼs Advisory Committee on Western North Carolina Recovery.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Monthly Highlights
(6:10) Conversation with Jessica Trotman
(27:12) Q&A Discussion
(33:33) CCL's October Actions Review

Join CCL: https://cclusa.org/join
October Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet
October Meeting Slides: https://cclusa.org/october-meeting-slides
Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/1126279438
Register for the Fall Conference (Nov. 14-15): https://cclusa.org/fallconference

CCL volunteers put a lot of work into pushing the clean energy tax credits within Inflation Reduction Act over the finish line to be signed into law in 2022, and into protecting some of its provisions from outright repeal in the big budget bill this year. But how much did our efforts achieve for the climate? Join CCL Research Manager Dana Nuccitelli for an exploration of modeling scenarios in an effort to quantify how much climate pollution CCL volunteers' efforts succeeded in preventing in our pursuit to preserve a livable climate.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:25) A Stroll Down Memory Lane
(9:59) Emissions Heading Down
(12:01) Since The Election
(21:44) What Did We Achieve?
(29:31) How to get the Next Billion Tons

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/ira-achieved

The U.S. remains the only developed economy globally without a national carbon price—distorting domestic perceptions of its viability. This session explores how carbon pricing has worked successfully across the world and how those lessons apply to the evolving U.S. conversation. Dr. Danny Richter will highlight the emerging fourth generation of U.S. carbon policy, centered on border adjustments and bipartisan interest in leveraging America’s carbon efficiency. Join us for a global tour of carbon pricing and a look at where U.S. policy may be headed next. Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/carbon-pricing-around-world-slides
Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/138 Skip ahead to the following section(s):(0:00) Intro & Agenda(4:02) Overview
(18:22) EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
(24:39) The American Context(39:58) Conclusion

Dr. Daniel Swain is a climate scientist focused on the dynamics and impacts of extreme events—including droughts, floods, storms, and wildfires—on a warming planet. Daniel holds joint appointments as a climate scientist within the California Institute for Water Resources within University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR), the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability at UCLA, and as a research partner at the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research. You can follow Daniel on Bluesky (@WeatherWest) and YouTube (@WeatherWest). During September's meeting, Daniel will help us understand how climate change is impacting wildfires.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Intro & Monthly Highlights

(8:24) Conversation with Dr. Daniel Swain

(36:24) Q&A Discussion

(39:35) CCL's September's Actions Review

(45:06) Previewing CCL's Inclusion Conference

September Action Sheet: cclusa.org/actionsheet

September Slides: cclusa.org/september-meeting-slides

Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/1118352761

Inclusion Conference: cclusa.org/inclusion

More about Dr. Swain's work: https://weatherwest.com @WeatherWest

At CCL’s 2025 Summer Conference and Lobby Day in D.C. last month, we were privileged to hear from Amanda Ripley in a keynote conversation with CCL’s Illinois State Coordinator Alex Marianyi. We want every CCLer to have a chance to hear Amanda’s powerful message and Alex’s takeaways, so this month’s meeting features recorded highlights from their keynote session. Amanda Ripley is a New York Times bestselling author, a Washington Post contributing columnist, and the co-founder of Good Conflict, a media and training company that helps people reimagine conflict. She has written three award-winning, nonfiction books about three very different subjects: High Conflict, The Smartest Kids in the World, and The Unthinkable. Previously, Ripley spent a decade writing about human behavior for Time magazine in New York, Washington, and Paris.

The July 2025 CCL meeting focused on midyear updates to the 2025 Roadmap, highlighting key accomplishments like nationwide in-district drop-offs, introduction of the bipartisan Foreign Pollution Fee Act, and a full-court press to protect clean energy tax credits. Despite setbacks from the recent budget reconciliation bill, CCL's VP of Communications emphasized the significant positive impact of volunteer advocacy in softening harmful provisions and building long-term bipartisan support for clean energy. Volunteers across the country were encouraged to share local wins and continue showing up, with an eye on sustained progress through grassroots pressure. Looking ahead, the spotlight turned to the upcoming Summer Conference and Lobby Day in Washington, D.C. Interim Executive Director Ricky Bradley celebrated the 860+ registrants and the powerful sense of belonging the event offers. Government Affairs leaders Jenn Tyler and Mindy Ahler provided insight into lobbying strategy, the importance of constituent presence, and how everyone, even those not attending in person, can amplify impact through coordinated calls to Congress. The meeting wrapped with a review of July’s actions, including using local media, social media sharing, and event planning to build visibility and momentum in communities nationwide.

CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs Jenn Tyler and CCL's Research Manager, Dana Nuccitelli provide up to the moment insights on the dynamics in Congress and how we can most effectively use our time in meetings to support our agenda.

Join CCL's Senior Director of Field Operations Elli Sparks for a training that specifically addresses how to prepare yourself for a successful meeting with a member of Congress. You will learn about CCL's methodology, research tips, available tools, lobby meeting roles and parts, the value of practice, and the power of listening.

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/prepare-to-lobby
Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/working-with-congress/lobbying-201

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:38) Purpose of Citizen Lobbyists
(7:15) Building Relationships
(20:25) Lobby Team Roles
(26:24) Meeting Outline

In Citizens Climate Radio's newest installment of our policy series, hosts Elissa Tennant and Dana Nuccitelli dive deep into the latest updates from Capitol Hill. With the Senate Finance Committee’s budget proposal now public, they unpack what it means for the clean energy tax credits created by the Inflation Reduction Act.

How do the House and Senate versions compare? What would repealing these tax credits cost American households and jobs? What role does energy security—and even AI—play in the clean energy conversation? Elissa and Dana bring clarity to a complex policy moment and offer listeners tangible next steps for action.

You’ll also hear about upcoming CCL leadership changes, summer conference plans, and two thoughtful listener voicemails—including one from someone who really wants to bring back Energy Star.

🎧 Topics Covered:

Senate vs. House proposals on clean energy tax credits
The mysterious “bird bath” process
Projected increases in household energy costs
Threats to clean energy manufacturing and jobs
What to expect next in Congress
How you can make your voice heard

📞 Call or text us with your questions or comments: +1 (619) 512-9646

🗳️ Take action to defend clean energy tax credits: https://cclusa.org/IRAdefense

🎟️ Join us at the Summer Conference in Washington, D.C., July 20–22: https://cclusa.org/conference

🎙️ Citizens Climate Radio is a project of Citizens’ Climate Education.

This month, Dana Nuccitelli, CCL’s Research Manager, breaks down why protecting the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy tax credits is a huge opportunity for America. Losing these tax credits would have a serious impact on America's climate progress. Keeping these credits in place means lower energy bills, more clean power, greater energy security, and hundreds of thousands of good jobs across the country. We're telling Congress: Keep these tax credits intact!

The Senate is moving forward on their version of a budget reconciliation bill that could drastically cut clean energy tax credits. CCL wants to protect those tax credits. We have been emailing, calling, and meeting with members of Congress about this for months. Now it's time to take the conversation public in local media all around the country! Join this special workshop with Charlotte Ward, CCL's Communications and Media Manager, to learn everything you need to know to write an effective letter to the editor (LTE) or a full op-ed about the tax credits. After a quick overview and training, you'll spend 20 minutes of focused time writing your LTE or personalizing our op-ed template during the call. Please note that this event includes a short visual presentation and helpful links to access as you write. If you're a Citizens' Climate Lobby volunteer, you can log your training automatically when signed into CCL Community by clicking: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5yUP000000AHfVYAW Resources from this training https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/102bE0oAgDIT_MuHHbONZA2IdSnhDfCRFVw4kD9vQGl8/edit?slide=id.g333ca062a2c_0_26#slide=id.g333ca062a2c_0_26 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B1RfD0AQt6E_28aqHEAV1Uc95wd3dvYByEi-dd9m0XA/edit?usp=sharing

This training provides a detailed explanation of the Foreign Pollution Fee Act introduced by Senator Cassidy (R-LA). CCL Research Fellow Dr. Danny Richter outlines the bill's objectives, including creating a tariff on carbon emissions embedded in imported goods, promoting international coordination on climate policy, and establishing a carbon accounting infrastructure. Danny discusses the bill's specifics, such as the tiered tariff rates based on pollution intensity relative to the U.S. baseline, the inclusion of various greenhouse gases and emissions scopes, and the aggressive enforcement measures. He also places the bill within its political context, highlighting bipartisan interest, the different approaches of its sponsors, and the reasons behind CCL's support, emphasizing its potential to reduce emissions and build on previous advocacy.

This month, we’re excited to feature a group of standout CCL volunteers who represent a wide range of activities. They’ll be sharing their stories in a conversation with CCL’s Vice President of Communications, Flannery Winchester. In order of appearance, we'll hear from Beth Chajes, Delaware State Coordinator; Luke Clarke and Kyle Kalinich, Group Leaders for the Golden-Jefferson, CO Chapter; and Frankie Fachilla, Curtis Baysinger, and Group Leader Fred Lemay from the Middle Tennessee chapter.

In this session, we take a close look at the Senate version of this important bipartisan legislation and explore why it’s critical for the climate, for forest health, and for wildfire resilience. You’ll hear from Dana Nuccitelli, CCL’s Research Manager, who will walk us through the science and policy details, and from Jennifer Tyler, our Vice President of Government Affairs, who will explain what this means for Congress and how CCL volunteers can help move it forward.

In this episode of Citizens Climate Radio, we dive into the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)—the biggest climate legislation in U.S. history—and the urgent effort underway to protect its clean energy tax credits.

CCL’s Content Marketing Manager Elissa Tennant joins CCL’s Research Manager Dana Nuccitelli to break it all down. You’ll learn what the IRA funds, how clean energy tax credits work for individuals and businesses, and why these programs are now under threat. Dana also explains the budget reconciliation process, the challenges in Congress, and the surprising level of bipartisan public support for clean energy investment.

You'll leave this episode knowing exactly why the IRA matters—and what simple actions you can take to defend it.

Featured Guests:

Elissa Tennant is CCL’s Content Marketing Manager, leading strategy and creation for web, social media, and volunteer resources.
Dana Nuccitelli is CCL’s Research Manager, an environmental scientist, and an award-winning climate journalist with a background in physics and over a decade of science communication experience.

Looking for a full transcript and more, visit www.cclusa.org/radio

Resources Mentioned:

📄 Take action to defend clean energy tax credits: cclusa.org/IRAdefense
📅 Register for the 2025 Citizens' Climate Lobby Summer Conference: cclusa.org/conference
🌟 Get involved with other climate actions: cclusa.org/action
🦖 Schoolhouse Rock: Tyrannosaurus Debt (explainer video): Watch on YouTube
🧠 Join CCL’s Nerd Corner (for policy deep dives): CCL Community - Nerd Corner

Highlights:

Why the Inflation Reduction Act focuses so heavily on clean energy.
What “tax credits” mean for individuals, businesses, and the broader economy.
How budget reconciliation works—and why it's mostly a partisan process today.
Why Republicans and Democrats alike have reasons to support clean energy tax credits.
How CCL volunteers are defending climate investments—and how you can help.

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Danny Richter, a policy fellow for CCL, led a discussion on CCL's strategic approach to engaging with the newly configured Congress. He highlighted the organization's priorities, including defending the clean energy provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act, advocating for the Fix Our Forest Act, supporting Foreign Pollution Fees and cautiously entering the permitting reform space. Danny emphasized the shift in CCL's approach from playing offense to playing defense, as we now focus on defending a bill that has already been passed. He also noted the change in the balance of power, with Republicans holding a majority in both the Senate and the House, and the importance of understanding this new context for effective Congressional engagement.

This discussion stresses the importance of thinking ahead, preparing for multiple swings of the political pendulum, and maintaining positive relationships with both Democratic and Republican members of Congress. Danny also highlighted the need for volunteer empowerment, focusing on climate issues, and being a science-based organization. He acknowledged the need for uncomfortable trade-offs in addressing climate change and the importance of diverse approaches to achieve change.

Chapters & Timestamps – “Navigating Climate Advocacy in a Changing Political Landscape”0:00 – Welcome and Learning Goals

Danny lays out the goals: confidence engaging Congress, clarity on CCL’s strategic approach, and understanding how the context has shifted.

0:46 – Why This Training Now?

Overview of CCL’s top priorities in the new Congress:

Defending IRA tax credits
Advancing the Fix Our Forests Act
Supporting foreign pollution fees

2:10 – The Shift to Playing Defense

For the first time, CCL is playing defense—not just pushing new bills.

4:26 – Political Landscape: GOP Control of Congress & Trump Presidency

What unified Republican control means for agenda-setting and strategy.

7:35 – CCL’s Strategy: Long-Term Thinking & Bipartisan Relationships

How we work across Congress configurations and why our bipartisan strategy stands out.

10:55 – Volunteer Empowerment & Staying Focused on Climate

Why keeping meetings focused on climate empowers volunteers and preserves access.

12:56 – The Role of Science & Uncomfortable Trade-Offs

The science tells us we’re in the age of consequences—renewables vs. local impact, etc.

14:12 – Durability & Consistency of CCL’s Impact

Reflections on CCL’s sustained influence and why it matters.

15:02 – Lessons from Past GOP-Controlled Congresses

How CCL passed 3 climate bills during Trump’s first term using respectful engagement.

17:03 – The New MAGA Era: GOP Unity and Behind-the-Scenes Dissent

Differences in today’s Republican Party compared to 2016–2020.

18:10 – Democratic Party Shifts

How Democrats are reassessing messaging post-election (DEI backlash, inflation, media strategy).

21:14 – Engagement Tactics: Segmenting Members of Congress

Approaches vary by chamber and ideology. Use “economy, jobs, and global competition” with Republicans.

26:35 – Conclusions: Strategy & Values Amid a Challenging Context

Empathy, strategy, and staying the course with CCL’s approach.

In this episode of Citizens Climate Radio, Elise Silvestri explores how art can strengthen climate advocacy with Carrie Ziegler, an interdisciplinary Artist, Speaker, and Community Engagement Expert. Carrie talks about her process for creating and executing the Chrysalis Project: Transforming Together, an art and climate policy project that enacted powerful change over Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the participating students, Brisa Sabel, shares her experience of the successful campaign and the joy and inspiration it gave her.

Peterson Toscano has a surprisingly good news story: like our responses to climate change, the format of CCR is adapting! [insert finalized details here]

Listen to Carrie Ziegler discuss the power of art storytelling in making meaningful, local climate policy.

Guest Bio: Carrie ZieglerCarrie Ziegler harnesses the collective power of art to drive social and environmental transformation. Through her Art in Action initiatives, she collaborates with diverse entities—local governments, organizations, schools, and universities—to create multi-dimensional works that blend participant creativity with pressing societal issues. These projects inspire active engagement, bringing communities together to create lasting change. Along with the Chrysalis Project, Carrie also led the Plastic Whale Project, where students created a life-sized whale out of plastic bags. The whale played a pivotal role in successfully passing a ban on single-use plastic bags in Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, and Thurston County, Washington.

Based in Olympia, Washington, Carrie is recognized internationally, bringing her impactful vision to global forums, including Aotearoa (New Zealand), Ghana, France, Mexico, and Canada. She empowers Artists and Change Makers to maximize their societal impact through art, inspiring a broader movement of change driven by creativity. Complementing her hands-on work, Carrie is penning her inaugural book, Eclosion: An Artist’s Path to Power and Peace. In this work, she intertwines her memoir with a practical guide for unleashing personal and collective potential, offering a blueprint for transformative change through art—a light for a world in desperate need of inspiration.

Check out her work on her Instagram, @carriezieglerart.

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Music is provided by epidemicsound.com and Elise Silvestri

Kari Hall is an Emmy Award-winning meteorologist for NBC Bay Area’s morning newscast, Today in The Bay. Kari holds a degree in Geoscience with an emphasis in Broadcast Meteorology. Her career has spanned the country, from covering Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Gustav with KATC in Louisiana; to covering tornadoes and snowstorms at WKYT in Kentucky; to serving as Chief Meteorologist at News 12 in Connecticut. She is a member of the American Meteorological Society and a leader with the Climate Reality Project. She has won two Emmy Awards for her weather and climate coverage.

CCL hosts a training session on tabling events for Earth Month 2025, highlighting this year's significance and providing actionable recommendations. Participants learn about the new CCL Tabling Toolkit, which aids in organizing these events. Creative strategies, like using origami frogs, are shared to engage families. The session emphasizes public engagement, conversation starters, and art projects to raise climate awareness, while encouraging community involvement in bipartisan climate advocacy.

Panel discussion featuring CCL Congressional Liaison Manager Mindy Ahler, Action Team Director Drew Eyerly, and Vice President of Government Affairs Jenn Tyler. Mindy, Drew, and Jenn reviewed the outcome of our annual Conservative Climate Leadership Conference and Lobby Day and answered questions about lobby meetings, asks, and the importance of sending right-of-center volunteers to meet with Republicans.

In this episode of Citizens Climate Radio, co-hosts Peterson Toscano and Elise Silvestri dive into the pressing issue of climate anxiety with Kate Schapira, creator of the Climate Anxiety Counseling Booth in Providence, Rhode Island. Kate shares her decade-long journey of listening to people’s climate worries, how she transformed these conversations into actionable climate engagement, and the insights she presents in her book, Lessons from the Climate Anxiety Counseling Booth: How to Live With Care and Purpose in an Endangered World.

This episode also features an inspiring good news story: a group of students in Tucson, Arizona, successfully passed a climate action resolution for their school district, securing funding for sustainability initiatives and setting an example for youth-led climate action.

Tune in to learn how listening, storytelling, and collective action can transform climate despair into meaningful change.

Guest Bio: Kate SchapiraKate Schapira is a writer, educator, and climate listener based in Providence, Rhode Island. Since 2014, she has operated the Climate Anxiety Counseling Booth, a public listening project where she invites people to share their climate concerns, anxieties, and hopes. Her deep engagement with these conversations has informed her approach to climate action—centering community, emotional resilience, and meaningful steps toward change.

Kate is the author of Lessons from the Climate Anxiety Counseling Booth: How to Live With Care and Purpose in an Endangered World, where she explores how individuals and communities can navigate climate anxiety through connection and activism. She teaches writing at Brown University and works with organizations such as Alliance to Mobilize Our Resistance (AMOR) and the People’s Port Authority Movement.

Find more about Kate’s work at KateSchapira.com.

Links Read Kate’s book: Lessons from the Climate Anxiety Counseling Booth* * Explore the Tucson Unified School District’s Climate Action Resolution

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We highlight two powerful voices shaping the climate conversation—Elise Silvestri, a college student and musician passionate about climate justice, and Linda Sue Park, an award-winning author using storytelling to inspire young activists.

Elise, who has worked on the Citizens Climate Radio team for six months, shares her journey through eco-anxiety, activism, and music production. She believes that addressing the climate crisis requires radical imagination—envisioning the world we want to create rather than just reacting to the crises around us. Elise also introduces us to Linda Sue Park, whose latest book, Gracie Under the Waves, follows a young snorkeling enthusiast as she discovers the urgent need for ocean conservation.

Facing Eco Anxiety with Imagination and ActionElise Silvestri knows firsthand the overwhelming anxiety that can come from thinking about climate change. Like many young activists, she has struggled with fears about the future, moments of paralysis, and the emotional weight of the crisis. In this episode, Elise shares how she transformed her eco-anxiety into action—first through climate organizing with the Sunrise Movement and later through audio engineering and music production.

"I consider the climate crisis a crisis of imagination. We are stuck in a status quo that hangs us high and dry. We must be bold and imagine a world that we are excited to wake up in." —Elise Silvestri

By blending her passion for music with climate activism, Elise has found ways to build resilience for herself and the communities she works with. From powering live sound stages with solar energy to using podcasting as a medium for climate storytelling, Elise exemplifies the power of creativity in climate advocacy.

Linda Sue Park on Finding Your Climate PassionNewbery Medal-winning author Linda Sue Park joins the conversation to discuss Gracie Under the Waves, her latest book for young readers. Inspired by her love for snorkeling, the book follows Gracie’s growing awareness of coral reef degradation and its broader implications for the health of our oceans.

"Gracie's journey parallels my own. At first, I just wanted to snorkel. Then I realized that the coral reefs were imperiled, and I had to do something." —Linda Sue Park.

Linda encourages young readers to find their own path into climate activism by connecting their passions to climate justice. Whether through art, science, writing, or community work, she believes that the most effective advocacy comes from personal investment.

"There are many ways to help our planet. The most effective way is to connect it to something you already love—because then your enthusiasm is genuine, and you won’t get tired of talking about it." —Linda Sue Park.

Learn more: https://lindasuepark.com/

The Power of Community and CollaborationIn their conversation, Elise and Linda emphasize the importance of community in climate activism. Linda notes that for too long, Western culture has celebrated rugged individualism—but collaboration is essential when it comes to the climate crisis.

"For a very long time, children's books emphasized the idea of solving problems alone. But that time has passed. We are stronger when we work together." —Linda Sue Park.

Elise echoes this sentiment, recalling how her work with Sunrise Movement helped her feel less alone in her climate anxiety. By finding a community, she could channel her fear into tangible action.

Join the ConversationWhat motivates you to take climate action? How have you navigated eco-anxiety in your own life? We'd love to hear your story!

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Danielle Watson manages American Forests’ climate policy portfolio, focusing on programs, policies, and funding that empowers those who steward state, private, and Tribal lands. She also supports policy and government relations needs for American Forests' Tree Equity and Resilient Forests programs. Prior to joining American Forests, Watson worked for over a decade in the forest policy arena with the Society of American Foresters. On CCL's February call, she discussed American Forests' work and their support of the new bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act.

In the eighth and final episode of Hot Mess: How Climate Consensus Turned Into Political Chaos, we bring together a powerhouse panel of conservative leaders and thinkers to reflect on the series and chart a path forward. Former Republican Congressman Bob Inglis, Chelsea Henderson (host of EcoRight Speaks), and Katie Zakrzewski and Zach Torpie (hosts of Green Tea Party Radio) join host Peterson Toscano to explore cultural and political factors shaping the conservative climate movement. Later, Peterson speaks with Drew Eyerly, Citizens Climate Lobby’s Conservative Outreach Director, about how conservatives are creating solutions and opportunities for climate action. This episode provides insights, inspiration, and a roadmap for bipartisan collaboration on climate solutions.

Featured Guests:

Bob Inglis:
Former Republican Congressman and Executive Director of republicEn.org. Bob is a recipient of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award and a prominent voice in conservative climate action. He appears in the acclaimed documentary Merchants of Doubt, which examines the role of misinformation in climate skepticism.
Chelsea Henderson:
Director of Editorial Content at republicEn.org, host of the EcoRight Speaks podcast, and author of Glacial: The Inside Story of Climate Politics. Chelsea is a seasoned advocate for bipartisan climate solutions with nearly 25 years of experience bridging divides on Capitol Hill.
Katie Zakrzewski:
Co-host of Green Tea Party Radio, journalist, and environmental advocate. Katie highlights the economic and national security implications of climate action, emphasizing the importance of engaging young conservatives in the climate conversation.
Zach Torpie:
Environmental engineer and co-host of Green Tea Party Radio. Zach focuses on pragmatic climate solutions and envisions an America that leads the way in addressing climate challenges while preserving natural beauty and economic stability.
Drew Eyerly:
Conservative Outreach Director for Citizens Climate Lobby. Drew’s climate advocacy is fueled by his desire to create a sustainable future for his daughter. He champions economic and national security benefits of climate action and leads efforts to engage conservative voices in climate policy.

Compelling Quotes:

Bob Inglis: “Very few people are still arguing with thermometers. The challenge now is showing people there are solutions that align with conservative values.”
Chelsea Henderson: “We can’t think about climate change as just an environmental issue—it’s an economic issue, a national security issue, and a pro-life issue.”
Drew Eyerly: “Every issue is an opportunity. Climate action can stimulate the economy, create jobs, and strengthen national security.”

Links and Resources Mentioned:

republicEn.org – Learn more about Bob Inglis and Chelsea Henderson’s work.
EcoRight Speaks Podcast – Hosted by Chelsea Henderson, exploring conservative climate perspectives.
Green Tea Party Radio – A weekly podcast hosted by Katie Zakrzewski and Zach Torpie, showcasing conservative climate solutions.
Citizens Climate Conservatives – Engage with conservative climate advocates at Citizens Climate Lobby.
Merchants of Doubt – Documentary featuring Bob Inglis, available online and through major streaming platforms.

Episode Highlights:

A deep dive into the cultural, political, and economic factors shaping conservative climate solutions.
The panel discusses the role of misinformation, cultural apathy, and economic fears in delaying climate action.
Reflections on missed opportunities and reasons for optimism moving forward.
Drew Eyerly shares how conservatives can leverage their values to lead on climate solutions, emphasizing bipartisan collaboration.

Credits:
Hot Mess: How Climate Consensus Turned Into Political Chaos is a production of Citizens Climate Radio, a project of Citizens Climate Education.

Research and Editorial Team: Horace Mo, Lily Russian, Peterson Toscano, Flannery Winchester, Elise Silvestri, and Brett Cease.
Production: Peterson Toscano with Elise Silvestri.
Music: Epidemic Sound and Elise Silvestri.

Disclaimer:
The views expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect those of Citizens Climate Education.

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CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli examines the data volunteers can use to advocate for preserving the Inflation Reduction Act. This includes a discussion about the various provisions included in the IRA and the relative importance of each, the political climate in which those provisions find themselves, and a new database of IRA-funded clean energy projects and manufacturing facilities by Congressional District and State that CCL volunteers can use for lobbying and grasstops outreach efforts.

In this penultimate episode of Hot Mess: How Climate Consensus Turned Into Political Chaos, we expand our focus beyond the United States to explore the global landscape of climate skepticism. Climate denial is not just an American phenomenon but takes on unique forms in different nations, influenced by cultural, political, and economic factors. We compare the deeply entrenched skepticism in the U.S. with the varied approaches seen in countries like China, Germany, Australia, and South Korea, shedding light on what drives climate attitudes worldwide.

Featuring insights from four dynamic voices, this episode delves into how media, education, and policy influence public perception, and what lessons can be learned from global successes and failures in addressing climate change.

Key Topics Covered:

The roots of climate skepticism in the United States and its global parallels.
How countries like Germany and South Korea have avoided widespread denial while the U.S. and Australia continue to struggle.
The transformative power of education and infrastructure, as seen in China’s rapid advancements.
Faith and climate action in the U.S., with a focus on how the Catholic Church has responded to Laudato Si’.
Conservative approaches to climate solutions and the role of young conservatives in shifting the conversation.

Featured Guests:

Katie Zakrzewski: Co-host of Green Tea Party Radio and a young conservative from the South, Katie provides a deep dive into climate skepticism in the U.S. and contrasts it with Europe and beyond.
Horace Mo: Former Citizens Climate Radio intern, Horace shares his experiences growing up in China and reflects on the nation’s ambitious strides in renewable energy and urban planning.
Jose Aguto: Climate advocate and former Associate Director of the Catholic Climate Covenant, Jose discusses the global Catholic response to climate change and the unique challenges faced by the U.S. Church.
Zach Torpie: Co-host of Green Tea Party Radio, Zach highlights how young conservatives are driving forward-thinking climate solutions and pushing for energy independence through renewables.

Compelling Quotes:

“In China, climate education is part of the curriculum from an early age. It’s consistent and woven into what we learn about the world.” — Horace Mo
“The broader cultural divides in the U.S. affect how climate action is viewed even within faith communities.” — Jose Aguto
“Young conservatives see renewables as competitive, low-impact, and a way to outcompete China in the global market.” — Zach Torpie

Organizations and Resources Mentioned:

Citizens’ Climate Lobby Action Page: cclusa.org/action
Catholic Climate Covenant: catholicclimatecovenant.org
Green Tea Party Radio: Available wherever you get podcasts.
Yale Program on Climate Change Communication: climatecommunication.yale.edu
BTS Center’s Climate Changed Podcast: Visit Climate Changed Podcast

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Credits* Research: Horace Mo Mo, Lily Rushen, Peterson Toscano * Editorial Assistance: Flannery Winchester, Elise Silvestri, Brett Cease * Production: Peterson Toscano, Elise Silvestri

Music: Our theme music is Chasing Stories by Elise Silvestri. Other music byEpidemic Sound.

Lucero Marquez is the associate director for federal climate policy at American Progress. She previously worked as a research consultant for the Evans School Policy Analysis and Research Group investigating development policy through a climate change lens and as an air dispersion modeler for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. She earned her Bachelor of Science in meteorology from Texas A&M University and her Master of Public Administration in environmental policy from the University of Washington. The Inflation Reduction Act's investment in manufacturing and clean energy jobs is starting to pay off, and millions of individuals are benefiting from tax credits to help transition to clean energy. Lucero and CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli for a discuss the importance of the Inflation Reduction Act and why we need to keep its climate provisions intact in 2025.

In Hot Mess Part Six: Snowballs, Skepticism, and Climate Lies, we uncover the deliberate tactics used to mislead the public about climate change, highlighting key players like the Koch brothers and Senator James Inhofe, alongside truth-tellers like former Representative Bob Inglis. The episode examines how misinformation campaigns, economic fearmongering, and symbolic stunts, such as Senator Inhofe’s infamous snowball moment, undermined climate science and bipartisan efforts for climate solutions. Featuring insights from guests Chelsea Henderson and Katie Zakrzewski, the episode delves into the emotional and cultural barriers to climate action and explores how understanding these dynamics can foster a path toward bipartisan collaboration and meaningful solutions.

Guest Profiles1. Chelsea Henderson

* Host of *EcoRight Speaks Podcast* and author of *The Inside Story of Climate Politics*.
* Chelsea provides in-depth analysis of how the Koch brothers funded a web of organizations to sow doubt about climate science and resist regulatory action.

Katie Zakrzewski
- Co-host of Green Tea Party Radio.
- Katie critiques how Senator Inhofe’s snowball stunt became a rallying cry for climate denial and explores the emotional resonance of his rhetoric with conservative audiences.
- Representative Bob Inglis
- Former Republican Congressman from South Carolina and Executive Director of RepublicEn.
- Bob shares his personal journey from climate skeptic to advocate, emphasizing how conservative values align with environmental stewardship.

Compelling Quotes1. Chelsea Henderson:
"The Koch brothers conned millions into believing polluters shouldn’t be held accountable for their pollution while everyday Americans pick up the tab." 2. Katie Zakrzewski:
"He sure did undo 30 to 50 years of science by throwing a snowball. It’s the equivalent of saying world hunger isn’t real because I just ate lunch." 3. Representative Bob Inglis:
"Protecting the vulnerable is loving God and loving people. Surely, that’s what climate action is about."

Groups, Resources, and Historical Moments Referenced* Organizations:

+ RepublicEn
+ Green Tea Party Radio
+ Citizens Climate Lobby Action Page
+ Union of Concerned Scientists

Historical Moments:
- Senator James Inhofe’s snowball stunt (2015)
- The Koch brothers’ influence from the Kyoto Protocol (1997) to the present
- Media:
- C-SPAN for archival footage of Senator Inhofe’s snowball incident
- Michelle Malkin’s Hot Air show for Inhofe’s comments on Al Gore and climate change

Join CCL staff for a training that will unveil the updated Film Screening Guide resource and walk through how CCL chapters have used screenings to attract their community for discussions on climate and clean energy solutions.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(3:23) Why Host A Screening and Resources
(6:27) Setting Up The Venue & Social Actions
(15:03) Introducing The Week
(24:45) Introducing True False Hot Cold

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/film-screening-slides

Film Screening Guides: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/307

This episode of Hot Mess: How Climate Consensus Led to Political Chaos explores the emotional and psychological forces that fueled climate skepticism and the role of media and fossil fuel interests in amplifying doubt. It examines how the once bipartisan approach to climate action fractured, with key players like conservative media and environmental activists shaping public perceptions. The episode highlights how emotional manipulation and misinformation campaigns delayed meaningful climate action and offers insights into reclaiming the narrative for a bipartisan path forward.

Guest Descriptions1. Chelsea Henderson

* Host of RepublicEn's *Eco Right Speaks Podcast*.
* Author of *Glacial: The Untold Story of Climate Politics*.
* Chelsea provides a deep dive into the role of conservative media in spreading climate skepticism and the political challenges surrounding cap-and-trade policies.

Katie Zakrzewski
- Co-host of Green Tea Party Radio.
- Katie discusses how fear-based environmental messaging and divisive protest strategies alienated potential allies, leading to unintended negative impacts.

Links to Organizations Mentioned1. RepublicEn: https://republicen.org

* Home of Eco Right Speaks Podcast.

Green Tea Party Radio: https://greenteapartyradio.com
Union of Concerned Scientists: https://www.ucsusa.org
Citizens Climate Education: https://citizensclimateeducation.org
Inside Climate News: https://insideclimatenews.org
The Guardian’s Climate Reporting: https://theguardian.com/environment

Three Compelling Quotes1. Chelsea Henderson:
"Rush Limbaugh didn’t just challenge climate science; he weaponized it to dismantle bipartisan efforts, turning climate action into a partisan battleground." 2. Katie Zakreski:
"Fear-based environmental messaging created not action but paralysis—fueling despair rather than empowering solutions." 3. Peterson Toscano:
"By exploiting our emotional vulnerabilities, the fossil fuel industry delayed action and protected profits at the expense of the planet."

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With the election behind us, we’ll have a clearer picture of the opportunities and constraints the new Congress may present for implementing a carbon price. Join Dr. Danny Richter, CCL’s Policy Fellow as he walks us through the lay of the land and how carbon pricing policy could evolve and tie in with tax policy reform.

The urgency of the climate crisis demands bold action to cut net emissions as swiftly as possible. Clean Energy Permitting Reform offers a critical opportunity to make substantial progress with the U.S. currently off-track to meet Paris Agreement commitments. Rob Gramlich President, Grid Strategies LLC and Shane Londagin Senior Policy Advisor for Innovation, Third Way join CCL's Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli to discuss the need for more permitting reform and why CCL believes the Energy Permitting Reform Act can lead to meaningful emissions reductions.

An inside look at the upcoming legislative landscape and what we can expect moving forward. Our legislative team — Ben Pendergrass and Mindy Ahler — reviews our goals for the remainder of this Congressional session and what’s on the horizon as a new Congress moves into focus. Learn why Permitting Reform will continue to be a policy priority and what work we can do before this Congress ends in a few weeks. We’ll also review our upcoming Lobbying Asks.

CCL's Executive Director looks ahead to our work in the 119th Congress.

Throughout the year, CCL’s policy roadmap has steered us on our journey to influence America’s climate policy. CCL’s Vice President of Communications, Flannery Winchester, reviews our advancements this year and what’s on the road ahead as we travel into 2025.

Senator-elect John Curtis (R-UT) shares his story to becoming a climate champion and his appreciation for the work and methods of Citizens' Climate Lobby.

CCL's Executive Director Rachel Kerestes sets the tone for a weekend of inspiration and transformational advocacy. Rachel reflects on our progress this year, outlines our path forward as a new Congress commences, and lays out our priorities and focus heading into 2025. Be sure to join us as Rachel reinforces CCL’s commitment to bipartisanship during polarized times and why this approach not only makes us uniquely effective but remains crucial to the incredible work our volunteers do.

Join CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli to learn about the scientific evidence for climate change and answers common questions. Citizens’ Climate’s mission is to create the political will for a livable world, and we won’t stop working until we have a healthy and stable climate.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:04) The Carbon Cycle
(5:51) How Do We Know Humans Are Responsible?
(14:56) How We Know CO2 Is The Cause
(20:48) Climate-Weather Connections
(26:32) Ocean Impacts & Tipping Points
(33:40) What Can We Do About It?

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/cvtclimatescience
Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/climate-change-science/basics

By the 1990s, momentum for climate action was growing, but so was opposition. In Episode 4 of Hot Mess: How Climate Consensus Turned Into Political Chaos, host Peterson Toscano examines how fossil fuel interests, economic priorities, and cultural shifts began to unravel bipartisan efforts. Featuring insights from Chelsea Henderson and Katie Zakrzewski, this episode dives into the psychological and cultural barriers that fueled climate skepticism, the emergence of echo chambers, and the rise of polarization. Despite these challenges, the episode highlights leaders like Senator John McCain, whose bipartisan efforts provided hope for climate solutions.

Key Topics:

The cultural and psychological roots of climate skepticism in the 1990s.
How values of individualism and economic freedom clashed with environmental regulation.
The role of cognitive dissonance and echo chambers in shaping public opinion.
The rise of Senator John McCain as a climate advocate.
Insights into the McCain-Lieberman Climate Change Bill of 2003.

Featured Guests:

Chelsea Henderson: Host of Eco Right Speaks and author of Glacial: The Inside Story of Climate Politics.
Katie Zakrzewski: Co-host of Green Tea Party Radio and climate advocate.

Standout Quotes:

Katie Zakrzewski: "This is where the polarization really begins...economic priorities took precedence, creating a divide between regulation and free-market values."
Chelsea Henderson: "John McCain made a promise to New Hampshire voters: I will learn about climate change, and he kept his word."

Episode Highlights:

[00:02:15] How cultural values in the 1990s paved the way for climate skepticism.
[00:06:30] The role of cognitive dissonance and confirmation bias in resisting climate science.
[00:15:40] The bipartisan McCain-Lieberman Climate Change Bill and its challenges.
[00:20:50] Katie Zakrzewski’s perspective on the importance of engaging conservatives in climate action.

Call to ActionWant to learn how you can get involved in bipartisan climate solutions? Visit cclusa.org/action. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with friends or on social media. Every share helps inspire more people to take meaningful action on climate change.

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Credits* Research: Horace Mo Mo, Lily Rushen, Peterson Toscano * Editorial Assistance: Flannery Winchester, Elise Silvestri, Brett Cease * Production: Peterson Toscano, Elise Silvestri

Music: Our theme music is Chasing Stories by Elise Silvestri. Other music byEpidemic Sound.

Join CCL's Vice President for Government Affairs Ben Pendergrass and CCL Policy Fellow Danny Richter for a training that will review more details and the context for CCL's Fall 2024 Primary and Supporting Asks, as well as guidance for lobby teams as they plan their online meetings. Attendees will have the chance to start strategizing for the upcoming fall lobby meetings, get more information on the meeting asks, and have time to get questions answered by CCL's government affairs team. This is the recommended training for any CCL volunteer planning on being a part of their group's Fall 2024 Lobby Meeting.

Skip ahead to the following time(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(1:07) Review Of Congress Currently
(3:34) Primary Ask: The Energy Permitting Reform Act
(15:31 ) Secondary Ask
(18:32) Why IRA Repeal Attempt is Likely
(19:24) How The Repeal Could Happen
(24:27) The Co-Primary Ask for Republicans
(28:11) Why This Ask Now and Conclusion

Q&A Discussion is a separate video here: https://vimeo.com/1032393965

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/lobby-slides
CCL Community Training Event: https://community.citizensclimate.org/events/item/24/16942

Are you curious about what to expect about CCL's Conference and Lobby Days or have a question about any final details? Join Alison Kubicsko, National Events Director and Mindy Ahler CCL Liaison Coordinator Team and North Wind Regional Director for a final walk-through of the who, what, and where for the Summer 2024 Conference and Lobby Day to help you prepare for what to expect with the schedule, logistics, and details.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(3:08) CCL Lobby Days
(13:57) CCL Conference Overview

Presentation slides: http://cclusa.org/lobby-conference-qa

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Show Notes for Hot Mess: The Great Climate Divide - How Consensus Became Chaos

Episode Summary: In this third episode of Hot Mess: How Climate Consensus Turned Into Political Chaos, host Peterson Toscano unravels the pivotal shifts that transformed bipartisan climate cooperation into a landscape rife with skepticism and polarization. Joined by guests Chelsea Henderson and Katie Zarkreski, the conversation delves into the rise of disinformation campaigns, strategic political alliances, and economic anxieties that redefined the public perception of climate change.

Key Topics:

Early Momentum and Opposition: The episode begins by revisiting the climate action momentum of the early 1990s and how fossil fuel interests orchestrated disinformation campaigns to cast doubt on climate science.
Industry Playbooks and Political Strategy: Chelsea Henderson, director at republicEn, explains the fossil fuel industry’s approach: sowing fear about economic impacts and casting scientific doubt. She reveals how well-funded ad campaigns promoted skepticism and stalled meaningful climate policy.
From Climate Skepticism to Political Gridlock: Katie Zarkreski, co-host of Green Tea Party Radio, discusses the fossil fuel industry’s long history of suppressing climate science findings. Katie examines how both major political parties, under pressure from industry donors, began shifting away from environmental priorities.
The Role of Key Players: The episode spotlights influential groups like Koch Industries and the Global Climate Coalition, revealing how they fueled a culture of denial and gridlock, reinforcing economic fears and blocking policies, from carbon taxes to international treaties.
A Bipartisan Complication: Despite traditionally pro-environment platforms, Democrats also contributed to climate inaction. Katie discusses the nuanced role both parties played in the evolving skepticism and economic focus of the era, setting the stage for today’s divided climate politics.

Featured Guests:

Chelsea Henderson - Host of Eco Right Speaks and director of Editorial Content at republicEn. Chelsea brings over 25 years of climate policy expertise, offering insights into the mechanics of climate politics in Washington, D.C.
Katie Zarkreski - Co-host of Green Tea Party Radio and climate advocate with a background in faith-based environmental stewardship, Katie shares her journey from skepticism to activism, highlighting how conservative values align with climate action.

Call to ActionWant to learn how you can get involved in bipartisan climate solutions? Visit cclusa.org/action. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with friends or on social media. Every share helps inspire more people to take meaningful action on climate change.

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Credits* Research: Horace Mo Mo, Lily Rushen, Peterson Toscano * Editorial Assistance: Flannery Winchester, Elise Silvestri, Brett Cease * Production: Peterson Toscano, Elise Silvestri

Music: Our theme music is Chasing Stories by Elise Silvestri. Other music byEpidemic Sound.

Led by different CCL staffers, this hour of action will provide real-time opportunities to make a collective difference. Whether we're writing to Congress, spreading the word online, or using a number of other vehicles to make our voice heard, we'll come together and continue to make climate action a priority no matter the election outcome.

IntroductionIn this episode of Hot Mess: How Climate Consensus Turned Into Political Chaos, Peterson Toscano introduces us to Marshall Saunders, a man whose unexpected journey from a Texas businessman to a climate advocate sparked a powerful movement. Saunders, the founder of Citizens Climate Lobby, channeled his skills and personal growth into creating a grassroots organization that has inspired climate action across the political spectrum.

Hot Mess is a six-part series hosted by Peterson Toscano that uncovers the untold stories behind the rise and fall of bipartisan efforts to address climate change in the United States.

Key Themes* The personal transformation of Marshall Saunders. * The founding of Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL). * Citizen-driven advocacy and bipartisan climate solutions. * Using market-based approaches to address climate change.

Featured GuestsMarshall Saunders

Marshall was born in Waco, Texas and was the founder of Citizens’ Climate Lobby. He began his career as a businessman, and then became active in the microfinancing movement. His personal story of transformation from a business man to his focus on climate solutions has inspired hundreds of thousands of CCL volunteers.

Chelsea Henderson
Chelsea, host of RepublicEn’s Eco Right Speaks podcast, returns to provide context on the importance of conservative involvement in climate action. She shares what she sees Conservatives bring to the table when it comes to climate change solutions. Chelsea wrote the book, Glacial: he Untold Story of Climate Politics.

Standout Quotes“Yes, he literally paved paradise and put in a parking lot. He was that guy.” – Peterson Toscano

“We trust that ordinary people can get the job done… It’s a trusting in ordinary people, not people who are powerful, but ordinary people.” – Marshall Saunders

Episode Highlights* 00:03:45 – Marshall Saunders' early life as a businessman, paving parking lots and living a life of separateness. * 00:10:15 – A transformative personal growth workshop that led Saunders to care deeply about the world around him. * 00:18:30 – Founding Citizens Climate Lobby and the innovative, citizen-driven advocacy model Saunders championed. * 00:24:50 – The “carbon fee and dividend” plan: a market-based approach to climate action with bipartisan appeal. * 00:30:40 – The growth of CCL and its influence on climate policy, thanks to thousands of dedicated volunteers.

Call to ActionWant to learn how you can get involved in bipartisan climate solutions? Visit cclusa.org/action. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with friends or on social media. Every share helps inspire more people to take meaningful action on climate change.

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Credits* Research: Horace Mo Mo, Lily Rushen, Peterson Toscano * Editorial Assistance: Flannery Winchester, Elise Silvestri, Brett Cease * Production: Peterson Toscano, Elise Silvestri

Music: Our theme music is Chasing Stories by Elise Silvestri. Other music byEpidemic Sound.

Hot Mess: How Climate Consensus Turned Into Political Chaos is a six-part series hosted by Peterson Toscano that uncovers the untold stories behind the rise and fall of bipartisan efforts to address climate change in the United States.

In this first episode, Peterson Toscano takes listeners back to a time when political cooperation on climate issues was possible. The episode explores the beginnings of climate politics in the 1960s, including early warnings about carbon emissions and surprising cross-party collaborations that are difficult to imagine today.

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

Key Themes* The origins of climate politics in the 1960s. * Bipartisan collaboration on environmental legislation. * Early climate activism from figures across the political spectrum..

Featured GuestChelsea Henderson
Chelsea hosts RepublicEn’s Eco Right Speaks podcast and has long advocated for conservative-led climate solutions. In this episode, she shares her insights into the early days of bipartisan cooperation and the conservative movement's role in addressing climate change.

Standout Quotes“We must prevent the overheating of our planet, and that will take decisive action from everyone.” – Audio clip from Margaret Thatcher.

“Nancy Pelosi and Newt Gingrich sitting on the same couch, talking about the climate, alongside Al Sharpton and Pat Robertson—truly, a coalition that seems unimaginable today.” – Peterson Toscano.

Episode Highlights 00:05:15 – Lyndon B. Johnson's 1965 climate briefing: The earliest official recognition of climate threats. * 00:12:45 – Richard Nixon established key environmental protections, marking bipartisan action. * 00:18:30 – Margaret Thatcher addresses the United Nations about the risks of climate change internationally. * 00:22:15 – 2008 We Can Solve It* bipartisan climate campaign featuring Nancy Pelosi, Newt Gingrich, Rev. All Sharpton, and Rev. Pat Robertson brought together unlikely allies to tackle climate change.

Call to ActionWant to learn how you can get involved in bipartisan climate solutions? Visit cclusa.org/action. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with friends or on social media. Every share helps inspire more people to take meaningful action on climate change.

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Credits* Research: Horace Mo Mo, Lily Rushen, Peterson Toscano * Editorial Assistance: Flannery Winchester, Elise Silvestri, Brett Cease * Production: Peterson Toscano, Elise Silvestri

Music: Our theme music is Chasing Stories by Elise Silvestri. Other music byEpidemic Sound.

Join CCL's Research Team for a training that outlines the background behind attribution science -- the process of quantifying the contribution of global warming to extreme weather and other events --and a discussion around how we can employ attribution science to Hurricane Helene, the process for how connecting climate change with extreme weather events is done, what it has found, as well as how we as CCL volunteers can employ effective communication in using its research and findings.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(3:37) What is Attribution Science and How Is It Done?
(10:59) How Can CCLers Use This Knowledge?
(15:43) More On Hurricane Helene and other 2024 Extreme Weather Events
(35:55) What Can We Do About It?

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/weather-attribution-slides
CCL Training Event Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/events/item/24/17109

The confluence of three external forces may present an opportunity in the next Congress for a carbon price. However, those external forces also constrain the opportunity such that if something passes, it will look different from the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. This webinar will explore how those three forces constrain the debate, what that means for CCL’s priorities, and most importantly, for the climate. To further enhance our discussion, we'll also be hearing from one of the Hamilton Project's authors of the Climate tax policy reform options in 2025.

Our 100th episode of Citizens Climate Radio focuses on climate adaptation and how it’s shaping new career paths. Doug Parsons, host of the America Adapts podcast, joins us and shares his insights on the urgent need for adaptation and the exciting opportunities in this evolving field. We also hear from an engineering student who reveals how he discovered a new climate-related career path. Plus, we share a special report from the future about unexpected climate solution celebrities.

Doug Parsons on Climate Adaptation

Doug Parsons explains that while mitigating climate change by reducing emissions is critical, adaptation—preparing for its impacts—is equally important. From wildfires to sea-level rise, communities must adapt to the changes already happening. Doug discusses “managed retreat” and the hard choices ahead for places like Miami, but he also highlights how climate adaptation offers a fast-growing sector full of opportunities for new careers.

"Adaptation is such an evolving field. If anyone says they know exactly what they're doing, they're lying to you. But that’s what makes it so exciting—you can influence it." —Doug Parsons.

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Why Climate? Featuring Justin Baumann

We feature Justin Baumann, an engineering management student at Stevens Institute of Technology. Justin shares his journey into climate work, combining his passion for technology and community care. He discusses how climate change initially seemed distant but soon became a central focus in his studies and career aspirations. Attending the Waterfront Alliance’s annual conference opened doors and gave Justin a new understanding of his role in our rapidly changing world.

What about you? Why are you passionate about climate change work? Let us know by email radio @ clitizensclimate.org

Jobs of the Future

In this episode, we leap into the future. What will the job market look like in a world profoundly shaped by climate change? This radio play originally aired on the Climate Stew podcast and offers a humorous yet thought-provoking look at how engineers may be future celebrities.

Hot Mess: How Climate Consensus Turned Into Political Chaos

Mark your calendars! We are excited to announce our upcoming six-part series, Hot Mess: How Climate Consensus Turned Into Political Chaos. Premiering on Friday, November 1, 2024, this series explores how the united global concern over climate change unraveled, stalling progress. We’ll take you behind the scenes, revealing overlooked moments and heroes of the climate movement and the forces that drove political chaos.

Production Team:
Written and produced by Peterson Toscano, Tamara Staton, Dana Nuccitelli, and Elise Silvestri.
Technical support by Ricky Bradley and Brett Cease.
Social media assistance by Flannery Winchester.
Music by Epidemic Sound.

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Akshat Rathi is a London-based senior reporter for Bloomberg News and author of the new book Climate Capitalism, which is the subject of his 2024 TED Talk. He also hosts Bloomberg Green's weekly Zero podcast and writes a weekly Zero newsletter, focused on climate change. Previously, Akshat was a senior reporter at Quartz and a science editor at The Conversation. His work has been cited widely, including in New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times and The Guardian.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Introduction & National Updates
(10:40) Interview w/ Akshat Rathi
(24:16) Q&A Discussion
(40:05) October Actions

October Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/action-sheet
Take Action Make A Voting Plan: https://cclusa.org/vote
Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/1018718136
More About Akshat: https://akshatrathi.com/

Join CCL's Sr. Director of Programs Elli Sparks for a training that offers tips and suggested strategies for onboarding new people into your chapter so that they acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviors to become empowered volunteers. Evaluate and then advance your chapter’s capacity and process for quickly welcoming and engaging new recruits so that people you've recently met to help them become engaged in chapter activities and CCL actions.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(5:34) Basic Welcome Process
(18:31) Building Teams and Getting Help
(20:29) Boost Engagement via CCL Community
(22:19) Ongoing Engagement Ideas

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/new-volunteers-engaged
Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/298

In this episode, learn about the U.S. Energy Permitting Reform Act and how a music class inspired a student to gain new insights on climate change. We also explore how listening enhances climate communication skills.For full show notes, transcript, and links, visit www.cclusa.org/radio Barbara Wankollie’s Soundscape: Climate and Colonization Through Sound

We highlight Barbara Wankollie, a Liberian political science student at Bucknell University. She created a soundscape reflecting on colonization and Africa’s role in the Anthropocene, inspired by Gabrielle Hecht’s essay The African Anthropocene. Barbara’s piece blends original music with field recordings, starting with rain and drums to symbolize harmony with nature, then shifting to industrial sounds representing colonization’s disruption. A powerful moment in her work came from an accidental recording during a trip to Baltimore, where she and her international friends reflected on Black community and identity. This soundscape offers a unique lens on the intersection of climate and colonization.

The Nerd Corner: The Energy Permitting Reform Act

Dana Nuccitelli unpacks the bipartisan Energy Permitting Reform Act, which aims to streamline clean energy projects while boosting fossil fuel extraction. A "super team" of experts modeled the bill’s impact, estimating it could reduce U.S. climate pollution by up to 25% by 2050, with fossil fuel provisions having minimal effect on increasing emissions. This act could play a key role in a cleaner energy future.

Resilience Corner: The Power of Listening

Tamara Staton explores how deep listening enhances collaboration, reduces stress, and builds emotional resilience, which is crucial for long-term climate action. She connects listening to improved trust, creativity, and support within the climate movement, highlighting its value in both personal and professional resilience.

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 enter into the fall of 2024 to engage with their local news media on climate solutions.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:42) Fall Media Opportunities through Fall
(12:23) CCL's Latest Opportunities + Resources
(27:14) Volunteer Media Round-up

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/2024-media-opportunities
Writers Circle Action Team: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/992
Media Resources: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/431

Given the wide array of responses the climate advocacy community has had to the introduction of the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024, this training will provide volunteers with the supportive mindset and resources to respond to questions earnestly and openly. We'll review an updated resource to help with some general guidance and perspective on how to respectfully engage with others who have critiques regarding one of CCL’s policy agenda areas in permitting reform.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:26) Background & Where To Find
(11:04) Framework In Action
(20:06) Community Engagement Background & Example

Tonight’s slides: https://cclusa.org/challenging-conversations-permitting
Resource: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/564
Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/clean-energy-permitting-reform/intro-to-permitting-reform

Our September guest will be Dr. Dan Ariely, Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University and a founding member of the Center for Advanced Hindsight. Dan does research in behavioral economics and tries to describe it in plain language. As Dan learned about decision making and behavioral economics, he realized that this knowledge is relevant to many aspects of our lives, from financial decision making, to health, to better habits and even to a better personal life. Dan is a three-time New York Times bestselling author, and his books include Predictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality, The Honest Truth About Dishonesty, Irrationally Yours, Payoff, Dollars and Sense and Amazing Decisions. His latest book is Misbelief.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Monthly Highlights
(10:55) Conversation with Dan Ariely
(37:12) Q&A Discussion
(41:33) CCL's September's Actions Review
(49:20) Previewing CCL's Inclusion Conference

Join CCL: https://cclusa.org/join
September Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet
Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/1009324406
More about Dan: https://danariely.com/
https://advanced-hindsight.com/

Join CCL's Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli for a training that will provide updates to what the emission reductions potential is for the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 based on modeling by Resources For the Future, RMI, Jesse Jenkins, and Third Way. Senators Manchin (I-WV) and Barrasso (R-WY) introduced a bipartisan permitting reform bill called the Energy Permitting Reform Act. This bill is a significant advancement in CCL’s clean energy permitting reform policy agenda, that we have been advocating for over the past two years.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(1:51) What's In The Bill?
(5:18) Transmission Provisions
(17:06) Fossil Fuel Provisions
(29:37) The Bill's Climate Pollution Cuts & Other Concerns

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/energy-permitting-slides
Research Summary: https://www.thirdway.org/memo/quantifying-the-emissions-impacts-of-the-energy-permitting-reform-act-of-2024
Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/events/item/24/16643
Log Your Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5y8X000000lMgFQAU

In 2024, CCL wants more climate voters to vote, and we want climate to be a key issue for every candidate in every election. We'll 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://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/2977
Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/election-engagement-slides

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:42) Why is CCL Engaging?
(7:15) Public Voter Outreach
(16:55) Climate GOAT Campaign
(27:03) Getting CCLers to Vote
(32:45) Candidate Engagement

Climate change stands as the defining challenge of our era, a topic that can feel overwhelming in its scope and implications. As we grapple with this global crisis, many of us also face mounting anxiety about upcoming elections, whose outcomes could profoundly shape our response to climate change and impact the world we cherish. In this workshop, we'll explore the intersection of climate and election anxiety. We'll begin by defining these phenomena and examining their root causes and common manifestations. Most importantly, we'll introduce a practical five-step framework designed to help you navigate these complex emotions and concerns skillfully. By the end of our session, you'll have a deeper understanding of climate and election anxiety, as well as concrete tools to manage these feelings effectively. Our goal is to empower you to engage with these critical issues while maintaining your well-being and sense of agency.

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/election-climate-anxiety
Resilience Hub: https://cclusa.org/resilience

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:51) Exploring Anxiety
(13:10) Five Steps to Resilience
(31:34) Practice Ideas

Join CCL Youth Action Team Coordinator Sharon Bagatell and CCL youth leaders for a training all about the School Electrification Challenge! As student teams, CCL youth are advocating for passage of an “Electrify Everything” Resolution by their school district’s Board of Education and advocating for implementation of a resolution if their district already has one in place. Earn points by taking actions that support school electrification and lead to passage of the Resolution! To learn more and get all the details, including what you can do AFTER a resolution is passed, check out the Great School Electrification Challenge Guide.

Find out more and get involved at: https://youth.citizensclimatelobby.org/school-electrification/

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(3:08) Why Electrify Schools?
(5:37) How The Challenge Works
(14:25) Lots of Benefits!
(18:44) Student Experiences
(24:55) Prior Results

Join us for this training designed to introduce participants to a wide array of resources aimed at enhancing existing skills and exploring new opportunities in Energy Efficiency and Electrification. Discover career maps to help you access a variety of helpful and informative resources, including online courses, webinars, and certifications - even plan your future work options!

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:13) Part 1: Previewing the San Diego LEARN website
(9:55) Part 2: Previewing Coursework

Webpage: https://www.sandiegolearn.com/
https://electrifynow.net/electrify-coalition-webinars

Angry and Ready: Dana R. Fisher's Climate Call to ActionIn this month's Citizens’ Climate Radio, host Peterson Toscano introduces listeners to the fiery and determined voice of Dana R. Fisher, a veteran in the climate change movement with nearly three decades of experience. Fisher, the author of “Saving Ourselves: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action,” delivers a searing critique of the fossil fuel industry and the ineffectiveness of incremental policy changes. This episode challenges listeners to consider the strategies needed to combat climate change and our roles in this fight.

Dana R. Fisher: The Voice of UrgencyFisher doesn’t hold back as she reads from her latest book, calling out the covert interference of fossil fuel industries in IPCC reports and the lack of robust action from elected officials. Fisher argues that while volunteer advocacy is valuable, it’s not enough. She calls for a shift from incremental change to systemic overhauls, pushing citizens to become "troublemaking rebels" to force the hand of those in power.

"Incremental policymaking is going to be the death of us all," Fisher warns, urging the need for more aggressive and organized activism. She emphasizes that the timeline of the climate crisis is not dictated by political cycles but by the rapidly accumulating greenhouse gases in our atmosphere.

Rebels, Advocates, Helpers, and Organizers: We Need Them AllDrawing from discussions from Episode 93, Peterson revisits the four roles change-makers play: advocates, rebels, helpers, and organizers. While most Citizens’ Climate Lobby volunteers fit the advocate role, Fisher stresses the need for more rebels and organizers to amplify the pressure on decision-makers.

Fisher’s call to action is clear: systemic change requires bold, sometimes uncomfortable actions. Peterson admits to his own discomfort with disruptive demonstrations but acknowledges their necessity in the broader strategy for climate action.

"While I deeply respect the work of groups like Citizens’ Climate Lobby, it's clear that advocacy alone isn't enough. We need more rebels, more organizers, and more systemic change to truly address the climate crisis." –Dana R. Fisher.

About Dana R. FisherDana R. Fisher is the Director of the Center for Environment, Community, & Equity (CECE) and a Professor in the School of International Service at American University. Her current projects include evaluating how federal service corps programs expand their climate-related work. Fisher is a nonresident senior fellow in the governance studies program at The Brookings Institution and the chair of the political sociology section of the American Sociological Association. She was a Contributing Author for Working Group 3 of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Sixth Assessment Review (IPCC AR6), writing about citizen engagement and civic activism. Her media appearances include ABC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC, PBS Newshour, and various programs on NPR, BBC, and CBC. Her words have appeared in the popular media, including the Washington Post, Slate, TIME Magazine, Politico, the Nation, and the American Prospect. Dana earned her undergraduate degree from Princeton University and a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She has authored over eighty research papers and book chapters and has written seven books. For more details, see www.danarfisher.com.

Follow Dana R. Fisher on TikTok, X, Instagram, BlueSky, Threads, and LinkedIn.

Good News: Bipartisan Success on Energy Permitting Reform"The Energy Permitting Reform Act stands out as a beacon of cooperation in a divided political climate, offering real hope that we can accelerate the transition to a cleaner energy future." –Peterson Toscano

Peterson shares a rare piece of bipartisan good news. The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources has advanced the Energy Permitting Reform Act with overwhelming support. This bill, which aims to streamline the permitting process for green energy projects, marks a significant step forward in building a sustainable energy infrastructure in the United States. The bipartisan nature of this success serves as a hopeful reminder that cooperation is still possible in the fight against climate change.

Learn more about Permitting Reform.

Why Climate? Featuring Dalton JacksonIn this episode’s Why Climate? segment, Dalton Jackson, a college senior from rural Indiana who is working on conservative outreach with Citizens’ Climate Lobby, shares how growing up on a farm and learning about engines sparked his interest in climate change, particularly the importance of transitioning to sustainable energy sources.

"Just because someone is conservative doesn’t mean they don’t care about climate change. It’s about showing them the benefits—economic and beyond." –Dalton Jackson.

Dalton emphasizes that convincing conservatives to engage in climate action often requires focusing on the economic benefits rather than solely the environmental impacts. He believes that more conservatives can be brought into the climate conversation by highlighting the cost savings and economic opportunities of clean energy. Dalton’s story is a powerful reminder that climate action can resonate across political divides when framed in terms of different values and priorities.

Learn more about CCL Conservative at CCLUSA.org/Conservatives.

Youth Corner: The Climate GOAT CampaignIn this episode’s CCL Youth Corner, Veda Ganesan introduces the Climate GOAT Campaign, a youth-driven initiative to make climate action a voting priority. The campaign focuses on relational organizing and deep canvassing, encouraging young people to engage their communities in meaningful conversations about the climate crisis.

"It's time for the leaders of the next generation to step up. Are you ready to use your voice to get climate action on the ballot?" –Veda Ganesan.

Learn more about CCL Youth and the GOAT Campaign at CCLUSA.org/Youth

Resilience Corner: Self-Care in Climate Work"I know what I need to do for self-care, but so often, I ignore that inner voice. It’s a constant battle between pushing through and taking the break I desperately need." –Tamara Staton.

Tamara Staton returns with the Resilience Corner, reflecting on the challenges of integrating self-care into climate activism. Staton discusses the internal conflicts many climate activists face when prioritizing personal well-being and offers strategies for maintaining resilience in the face of overwhelming challenges.

Find out more about building resilience in your climate change work by visiting CCLUSA.org/resilience.

Looking Ahead: Hot Mess - A True Crime Climate Mini-SeriesYou will hear about Hot Mess: How Climate Consensus Turned into Political Chaos, a new five-part mini-series exploring the rise and fall of bipartisan climate action in the U.S. This series promises to uncover the twists, turns, and missed opportunities in American climate politics, featuring insights from notable figures like former U.S. Representative Bob Inglis and Chelsea Henderson, host of RepubicEn’s EcoRight Speaks podcast. She is also the author of Glacial: The Inside Story of Climate Politics. Plu, Katie Zakrzewski from Green Tea Party Radio, who appeared on Episode 89 of Citizens Climate Radio, will join the conversation.

Hot Mess: How Climate Consensus Turned into Political Chaos will appear in the same podcast feed as Citizens Climate Radio and premiere in October 2024.

Take the Next Step: Get InvolvedFeeling inspired by what you heard in this episode? The next step is to take action. Whether you're passionate about advocacy and organizing or simply want to learn more about how you can contribute to the climate movement, there's a place for you. Join thousands of others who are making a difference.

For general actions and campaigns, Visit www.cclusa.org/action to explore current campaigns, find practical steps you can take today, and become part of a growing community committed to creating a sustainable future.
For college students: Check out cclusa.org/highered to discover opportunities for engagement and leadership in climate action on your campus.
For middle and high school students: Visit cclusa.org/youth to get involved in youth-led initiatives and make your voice heard on climate issues.

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Technical Support: Ricky Bradley and Brett Cease
Social Media Assistance: Flannery Winchester

Music is provided by epidemicsound.com

Read the Transcript and full show notes at CCLUSA.org/radio

Have you wanted to install a heat pump or other clean energy appliances utilizing the Inflation Reduction Act and just didn't know where to get started? Join this Electrifying Your Home - Ask Me Anything to find out from homeowners from throughout the United States in a variety of climate zones and variety of backgrounds that have already done the work and want to answer your questions! CCL's Sr. Director of Communications Flannery Winchester will moderate a panel of CCL electrified homeowners who start by sharing their own experiences with each project they've installed and then open it up to the audience for a great discussion.

CCL’s Electrification Campaign: https://cclusa.org/its-electric
Electrification Action Team: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/974
Home Electrification and Efficiency Opportunities from the Inflation Reduction Act: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/528
Rewiring America Calculator: https://cclusa.org/ira-calc
Log Your Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5yUP00000034K1YAI

August's Speaker was Aimee Witteman, Rewiring America VP of Investment. Witteman is the former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs at the U.S. Department of Energy, former Energy Foundation Vice President for States & Regions, former Director of U.S. States Policy at the Climate Imperative Foundation, and spent a decade at the McKnight Foundation designing and leading their climate grantmaking program aimed at decarbonizing the Midwest economy and embedding democratic participation and racial equity into the Foundation’s climate portfolio. Earlier this year, Witteman led the launch of Invest in Our Future, with $180 million in philanthropic pledges over three years, to leverage the more than $1 trillion in recently-enacted federal funds to tackle the climate crisis and make the American economy stronger, cleaner, and more equitable.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Recent Highlights
(17:08) Aimee Witteman w/ Rewiring America
(38:30) Q&A Discussion
(42:30) CCL's August Actions Review

August Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet
Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/996798212
Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/august-monthly-call-slides
Electrification Campaign: https://cclusa.org/its-electric
Rewiring America Calculator https://cclusa.org/ira-calc
Log Your Attendance: https://cclusa.org/log-meeting

In and around the second anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) this month of August, Rewiring America and Citizens’ Climate Lobby are teaming up to organize Front Porch Ribbon Cuttings! What’s a Front Porch Ribbon Cutting? It's a fun event designed to showcase the impact of the IRA by treating homeowners who've installed clean electric machines with the same pomp and circumstance as a big, new manufacturing facility might get upon opening. We want to cut a ribbon in front of heat pumps, EVs, induction stoves, and heat pump water heaters that have been installed across the country thanks to the IRA.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(3:35) Welcome & Background
(4:56) Sample Toolkit
(16:48) Press Release Walkthrough
(22:28) Summary

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/front-porch-ribbon-cutting
Press Release Template: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/359
Front Porch Ribbon Cutting Planning Toolkit (copy): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bqBY74_gZAXr3YHcsruD7IdZ6pdBJ4FcTgoWBJAG1l0/copy

Click to log your training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5yUP00000030I1YAI

Join CCL's Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli for a training that reviews why building electrification is important, updates on the incentives available to homeowners through the Inflation Reduction Act, the benefits of each technology, and details regarding the applicable tax credits and rebates. Electrifying our homes and other buildings is a win-win-win. We can reduce our monthly energy bills by switching to more efficient electric technologies. We can improve our families’ health by reducing the amount of fossil fuels we’re burning in our homes and the associated air pollution they create. And of course doing so will also reduce climate pollution and thus slow global warming.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(3:53) Why Go Electric?
(12:15) Diving Into Home Benefits
(28:27) Electric Vehicles
(34:45) Solar, Batteries and other updates

Electrification Campaign Month: https://cclusa.org/its-electric
Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/ira-homeowner-slides
Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/528

Join CCL's VP of Programs Brett Cease for an overview of CCL's Electrification Campaign we're gearing up for the whole month of August. Brett will overview the campaign goals, support resources, and materials CCL has created to help facilitate thousands of conversations. Throughout August CCL is talking to people in communities across the country about electrifying their homes. Why? Because we want everyone to know there are cutting edge clean energy options available right now — and there are ways to save money on them, too.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:09) Background
(5:46) Conversation Starters
(13:33) What Resources Are There?
(26:32) Additional Support

Presentation Slides: https://clusa.org/electrification-campaign-slides
Campaign Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/electrification-month

In this month’s Citizens’ Climate Radio episode, host Peterson Toscano and the CCR teams introduce a fresh approach to climate change storytelling by exploring personal stories as metaphors. While these stories are not explicitly about climate change, they reveal truths and perspectives that resonate with our climate work. Join us to discover how personal narratives can enhance and diversify our stories about climate change. You will also learn expert storytelling tips to apply when telling stories about climate change.

For a full transcript and more, visit www.cclusa.org/radio

Using Personal Stories as Metaphors

Peterson challenges us to use personal stories, which hold significant meaning and energy for us, as metaphors for climate change. These stories, often about transitions, conflicts, or breakthroughs in our lives, can draw powerful parallels to our climate efforts. You'll hear two compelling stories from the Citizens' Climate Radio team members Erica Valdez and Horace Mo, each reflecting personal growth and resilience.

Horace's Story: A Journey of Friendship and Belonging

Horace Mo shares his experience of moving from China to the USA as a 16-year-old. Navigating a new culture and language, Horace found support and friendship in his roommate Kai, who helped him overcome language barriers and cultural differences. This story of adaptation and support mirrors the collective effort needed in climate work, emphasizing the importance of community and mutual aid. Horace reflects, "My English ability soared like a rocket with the help of Kai and other students at school. For the first time, I sensed a personal belonging to the school community."

Erica's Story: Confronting Hidden Challenges

Erica Valdez recounts her high school friend Sophia's (not her real name) struggles with college applications due to her parents' undocumented status. Erica's story highlights the hidden challenges marginalized communities face, drawing a parallel to the often-overlooked impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations. It emphasizes the need for empathy and support in both personal and climate-related contexts. Erica notes, "Witnessing her stress made me ask, how many people are going through something similar?"

Making Climate Connections

Peterson tells a story about a toxic, abusive relationship and reveals how this personal relationship mirrors society’s relationship with fossil fuels. He also encourages listeners to see the climate connections in Horace's and Erica's stories. Both narratives reflect themes of fear, support, and overcoming obstacles—common experiences in the climate movement. We can create more relatable and engaging narratives that resonate with diverse audiences by relating personal stories to climate issues. Peterson emphasizes,

We need stories that reveal the power of climate change solutions. We need stories that unveil the driving force behind our efforts in addressing climate change. We need stories that unveil the driving force behind our efforts in addressing climate change. Stores that unearth how climate change affects some people differently than others. Stories that will inspire us to keep going.

Nerd Corner: The Economic Impact of Climate Change

In the Nerd Corner, Citizens’ Climate Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli discusses the economic impacts of climate change. Using lizards as an analogy, Dana explains how extreme weather events and shifting climates can stunt economic growth, emphasizing the urgent need for swift climate action to mitigate these effects. Dana states, "Most economists agree the faster we act on climate change, the better it will be for the economy. That's especially true if we use a market-based solution like putting a price on carbon pollution. That way, we can see the true price of products, including their climate costs, like a chameleon turning off its camouflage."

Why Climate? Featuring James Earl Hollywood III

In the new segment, Why Climate?, volunteer James Earl Hollywood III shares his motivation for climate action. A father of nine from Maryland, James highlights how environmental degradation disproportionately affects marginalized communities and underscores the importance of inclusive and collaborative climate solutions. James shares, "Climate change is not just an environmental issue; it's a human rights issue that affects every aspect of my life."

About James

James Earl Hollywood III is a dedicated husband, father of nine, minister, and author with a profound commitment to social change and community empowerment. Currently pursuing a doctorate in Social Leadership. James combines his extensive academic background—including degrees in Criminology, Public Administration, Communications, and Implementation Science—with his passion for advocacy and leadership. He has been actively involved with organizations such as the Citizens' Climate Lobby, Americans for Prosperity, and various advisory groups, leveraging his expertise to drive meaningful change. Known for his dynamic leadership and ability to inspire others, James continues to make a positive impact through his work, striving to create a better, more equitable future for all.

If you want to share with us why you work on climate change, let us know. Contact details below.

Good News: CCL's Successful Climate Conversations Campaign

Tamara Staton, CCL’s Education and Resilience Coordinator, reports on the success of CCL’s recent campaign, which sparked over 27,000 climate conversations across all 50 states. This grassroots effort demonstrates the power of personal engagement in driving climate action and raising awareness. Tamara concludes, "Each conversation is a step towards greater awareness and collective action." Read more about how CCL volunteers are breaking the silence around climate change. Find out about other actions and monthly campaigns by visiting CCLUSA.org/action.

Stay Connected and Share Your Story

Peterson invites listeners to share their personal stories and how they connect to climate change. Whether through social media, public speaking, or personal conversations, sharing these narratives can inspire and motivate others in the climate movement. Consider submitting your story to Citizens Climate Radio. See contact details below.

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Tune in next month for more inspiring stories, expert insights, and actionable climate solutions. Together, we can make a difference, one story at a time.

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Shoutouts to the following people and groups for the ways they promote us through social media: On X (FKA Twitter): Michael Cooper, the Arkansas chapter of CCl, Frances Stewart, M.D, Robert D. Evans, Bill Nash, Jane Haigh, 1.5, CCL Alameda, CCL Bellevue, Washington, and Jean Lloyd Larson. On TikTok: Linda Jay Reed, JackAsh007, Jan Cleveringa, Climate Countdown, The Green Journey, and Dr. Dana R. Fisher.

Next Month

Dr. Dana R. Fisher wrote Saving Ourselves: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action. She will tell us about her book and read from it. We will also include students from Bucknell University who created soundscapes of how they feel about climate change. Plus, there are new installments of the CCL Youth Corner, the Resilience Corner, and our latest feature, Why Climate?

Production Team:

Written and produced by Peterson Toscano, Horace Mo, Erica Valdez, Dana Nuccitelli, and Tamara Staton.
Technical Support: Ricky Bradley and Brett Cease
Social Media Assistance: Flannery Winchester

Music is provided by epidemicsound.com

In CCL, we transform what people think possible for Congress to do on climate, and in the process transform what people think possible for themselves to accomplish. Regardless of the motivation or skills a person brings when they join CCL, we succeed when we help them take the next step as part of our movement: Because empowered volunteers help us reach our big organizational goals. CCL's VP of Programs Brett Cease and Alabama group leader Debbie Chang will host a training that walks volunteers through the Transformational Organizing guide and describe its five pillars to help us strengthen our leadership development and capacity throughout the organization.

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/transformational-organizing-slides
CCL Resource Page & Guide: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/222

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(6:18) 1st Pillar: The Pyramid of Engagement
(11:19) 2nd Pillar: The CCL Way
(21:13) 3rd Pillar: The Conditions that Motivate
(30:39) 4th Pillar: The Elimination of Blame
(37:51) 5th Pillar: The Empowerment of Volunteers

Ben Pendergrass, CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs, celebrates our national summer conference and our 442 June 11th lobby meetings, gives us a legislative update, and reviews the impact of your June phone calls about the PROVE IT Act.

CCL wants all candidates to move climate to the top of their policy agenda so (1) plan for lots of folks to attend campaign events this summer, (2) prepare for the events by crafting effective questions to ask, and (3) get to know and educate candidates on CCL, whether they are doing campaign events or not. Join this training to walk through CCL's main goals heading into the election season picking up steam and how we can engage with candidates and members of Congress ahead of the election.

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/candidate-event-slides
Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/264
Sample Town Hall Questions: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/350

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:53) Types of candidate events
(5:56) Learning about all candidates
(9:02) Developing strategic questions
(12:45) Sample Questions
(18:36) Working with incumbents
(21:20) Staying nonpartisan and bipartisan

Get to know Rachel Kerestes, CCL's incoming Executive Director

In this episode of Citizens Climate Radio, hosts Horace Mo and Erica Valdez bring together diverse voices to discuss current efforts to address climate change. Horace Mo speaks with Ann E Burg, a celebrated author known for compelling historical novels for young readers, about her newly published novel “Force of Nature–A Novel of Rachel Carson” which opens a new door for readers to experience the life of Carson, a well-known environmental pioneer in the US, by reading her field notes and Ann’s innovative writing. Erica Valdez discusses the American fossil fuel divestment movement, highlighting the work of younger generations. She has a conversation with Aly Horton, another student taking the initiative to promote the fossil fuel divestment movement on their campus at Northern Arizona University. In the Resilience Corner, Tamara Staton speaks on mastering the banjo and how this uniquely relates to addressing climate change. Finally, we have a Good News story from Peterson Toscano regarding South Africa's energy supply.

Ann E Burg Explores Rachel Carson’s LifeIn this episode, author Ann E Burg dives into her latest work, “Force of Nature.” This novel is inspired by Rachel Carson’s groundbreaking environmental book Silent Spring. It is beautifully illustrated by Sophie Blackall.

After World War II, DDT became a common pesticide in neighborhoods and farms; however, it had dire consequences for ecosystems, entering the food chain and harming various species. This alarming situation inspired Rachel Carson to write and publish her now-famous book, “Silent Spring”, in 1962. Ann E Burg tells us how Carson’s book "explored DDT but also started with a fable for tomorrow. It suggested what life would be like if spring came and no birds were there to sing."

Ann E. Burg considers Rachel Carson a role model for her scientific rigor and environmental advocacy. Carson’s ability to illuminate the beauty and complexity of nature-inspired Burg to see the world differently. This novel, “Force of Nature,” is not merely a recounting of Carson’s life but an immersive experience of her world. Burg hopes readers will see the world through Carson's eyes and appreciate the interconnectedness of all life.

About Ann E BurgAnn E Burg’s debut novel, “All the Broken Pieces,” was named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, a Jefferson Cup award winner, and an IRA Notable Book for a Global Society, among its many honors. Her subsequent novels in verse have garnered multiple awards and starred reviews. “Serafina's Promise” was named an ALA Notable, a Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner, and an NAACP Image Award finalist. “Unbound” won the New York Historical Society Children's History Book Prize, the Christopher Award, and an Arnold Adoff Poetry Honor. “Flooded–A Requiem for Johnstown” was a Bank Street College Claudia Lewis Award winner, a Bank Street College Best Children's Book (with outstanding merit), and a Junior Library Guild selection. Before becoming a full-time writer, Burg worked as an English teacher for ten years. She lives in Rhinebeck, New York, with her family. To learn more about Ann E Burg, visit her online at anneburg.com

The Student-Led Drive for Fossil Fuel DivestmentErica Valdez discusses the fossil fuel divestment movement, highlighting the efforts on her campus, Northern Arizona University (NAU). Climate change is a human-caused phenomenon in which the fossil fuel industry plays a significant role. Erica dives into what divestment is and how it may be one of the most effective steps that institutions can take to slow climate change.

Erica invites Aly Horton, president of Fossil Free NAU, a student-led group demanding complete divestment. Aly explains the club's efforts and goals to hold the university accountable to its environmental commitments.

Aly and Erica also discuss recent pushback from the university administration. Nevertheless, Fossil Free NAU remains determined to continue its mission because it is just a small chapter of an international movement. Although it may be difficult, many institutions have already divested from fossil fuels. Aly shares inspiring advice to organizers worldwide who are working towards divestment.

Resilience CornerFor this month’s Resilience Corner, Tamara Staton draws parallels between her desire to master the banjo and the overwhelming task of addressing climate change. When practicing banjo, she faces common emotional barriers like fear, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and information overload. We also face these barriers when we talk about climate change. Tamara discusses why it is important to recognize these feelings, encouraging listeners to embrace imperfections and persistent efforts.

To learn more about building resilience in the face of climate challenges, visit the Resilience Hub. You can also email Tamara at radio @ citizensclimate.org or text or leave a message at 619-512-9646.

Good News!

Peterson Toscano shares a good news story from Limpopo Province, South Africa, where earlier this month he was staying in a game reserve. He reflects on the progress in South Africa's energy sector since his previous stay, highlighting the severe scheduled power outages known as load-shedding issues caused by unreliable coal-powered plants. He notes that significant changes have occurred since President Cyril Ramaphosa raised the licensing threshold for private power generation, leading to over 1,000 registered renewable energy projects. These projects, primarily solar and wind, are now providing nearly 4,500 megawatts of new capacity, significantly reducing power outages and transforming the country's energy landscape.

Take a Meaningful Next StepEach month, we will suggest meaningful, achievable, and measurable next steps for you to consider. We recognize that action is an antidote to despair. If you are struggling with what you can do, visit our Action Page

Listener Survey

We want to hear your feedback about this episode. After you listen, feel free to fill in this short survey. Your feedback will help us make new decisions about the show’s content, guests, and style. You can fill it out anonymously and answer whichever questions you like. You can also reach us by email: radio@citizensclimatelobby.org

Special Thanks to the following people and groups for the ways they promote us through social media: Robert D. Evans, Pete Marsh, Bill Nash, 1.5, EG Hibdon, Mats Söderlund, Justin D’Atri, and last month’s guest, Rob Hopkins.Earthbased.Soul, FCWC, CCL Alameda, Alaska, and the CCL Young Conservative Caucus.

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Production Team:

Written and produced by Horace Mo, Erica Valdez, with assistance from Peterson Toscano.
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Flooded: Requiem for Johnstown

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Join us live from D.C. as over a thousand CCLers converge to work together on climate solutions and meet with Congress! Flannery Winchester, CCL’s Senior Director of Communications, will host this call and will be joined by former CCLers who now work in Congress. Our old friends will talk about what life is like on “the other side” and give invaluable perspectives on CCL and lobby meetings. We’ll also give you a fly-on-the-wall experience of conference life as we walk the halls of the Omni Shoreham chatting to CCL staff and interns along the way.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Highlights
(7:34) Conversation with CCL Alum Hill Staffers Morgan and Kesten
(27:50) Q&A Discussion
(30:58) CCL's April Actions
(33:35) Rachel's Message to CCL!

June Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet
Summer Conference: https://cclusa.org/summer
Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/954652376

This training is designed for those who wish to learn more about leading a lobby meeting with a member of Congress or staff. In this training, we review the role of a lobby team leader, how they assign team roles, coordinate practice times and how to handle other special situations.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:18) The Importance of Leads
(12:08) Advance Planning
(15:41) Meeting Planning Suggestions
(32:10) Practice Scenarios
(39:41) Final Considerations

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/lobbylead
Training on CCL Community: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/working-with-congress/lobbying-401

Join CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs Ben Pendergrass and Senior Director Jenn Tyler for a training that will provide up to the moment insights on the dynamics in Congress and how we can most effectively use our time in meetings to support our agenda. This is a recommended training for any CCL volunteer planning on being a part of their group's Summer 2024 Lobby Meeting (as well as Lobby Training #1 - CCL's Summer 2024 Primary & Secondary Asks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqaxAhygXpo )

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:51) Primary Asks Review
(17:46) Secondary Asks Review & Leaders Letters
(22:29) Legislative Landscape
Q&A Discussion ( https://vimeo.com/949937535/709b52da77 )

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/legislative-plan-slides
CCL Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/459

In this month’s Citizens’ Climate Radio episode, Rob Hopkins, one of the founders of the Transition Town movement, shows us how playful imagination can lead to real-world solutions, and you will discover how a life-sized whale made of plastic bags brought a community together to pass groundbreaking legislation. Artist Carrie Ziegler shares her extraordinary project that mobilized hundreds of schoolchildren to make a powerful statement about plastic pollution. In the Nerd Corner, Dana Nuccatelli tackles the big question: is a carbon price still effective in a post-Inflation Reduction Act world?

Rob Hopkins, Time Traveler and Creative Climate Change Campaigner

Rob Hopkins, co-founder of the Transition Network and Transition Town Totnes, and author of several influential books, including “The Transition Handbook” and “From What Is to What If: Unleashing the Power of Imagination to Create the Future We Want,” believes that playful imagination is crucial for tackling climate change. An Ashoka Fellow with a PhD from the University of Plymouth and two honorary doctorates, Rob encourages communities to adopt sustainable practices that promote self-sufficiency and environmental stewardship. "My work is about finding positive solutions to climate change," says Rob, who also engages in printmaking in his spare time. His approach to climate activism is deeply rooted in the power of imagination, urging people to envision a future where collective action has transformed our world for the better.

One of Rob's most innovative techniques involves time travel exercises, where he guides participants to imagine themselves in the year 2030 or beyond, a time shaped by years of dedicated environmental efforts. "I always remind people, ten years is actually a long, long time in terms of things that can happen," he explains. Participants universally envision a cleaner, more content, and more connected world through these exercises. Rob's ability to inspire others by helping them create a "new north star" in their lives, where a low-carbon future feels "delicious and irresistible," makes his perspective both inventive and motivating. As he puts it, "We need to cultivate and nurture in people the most profound longing for a low-carbon future."

Rob Hopkins hosts the podcast From What If to What Next, which explores imaginative solutions to some of the world's biggest challenges. You can learn more about Rob, his books, and the Transition Town movement by visiting his website. You can watch the film, Transition 2.0 for free on YouTube. It is “an inspirational immersion in the Transition movement, gathering stories from around the world of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.” Additionally, check out his latest projects, the Ministry of Imagination Manifesto and Field Recordings from the Future. Rob's forthcoming book, “How to Fall in Love with the Future,” is set to be released next year. In November 2022, Rob was honored as an Honorary Citizen of Liège in Belgium. Connect with Rob and explore his innovative approaches to climate activism at robhopkins.net.

Collaborative Art Meets Activism: Carrie Ziegler's Whale Project Sparks Change

Carrie Ziegler is a collaborative artist based in Olympia, Washington, whose passion lies in creating large-scale art projects that inspire positive change. By working with schools, nonprofits, and local governments, Carrie brings together hundreds, sometimes thousands, of individuals to address environmental and social justice issues through art.

One of her most impactful projects involved creating a life-sized gray whale made entirely of plastic bags and trash, engaging over 900 children and adults. "I decided to do a project around that," she explains, reflecting on her mission to end the use of single-use plastic bags. "We created this whale, this life-sized gray whale out of plastic bags and other trash." This incredible undertaking educated participants about marine biology and plastic pollution and became a powerful symbol in the community, helping to shift public opinion and inspire legislative change.

Carrie's work is a testament to the power of art in activism. The whale, modeled after a real whale found with plastic in its stomach, was publicly unveiled at the annual Procession of the Species celebration, where thousands witnessed its impact. "There were actually council members who invited me to bring the whale to their city council meetings," Carrie recounts, highlighting the project's role in successfully implementing plastic bag bans across local jurisdictions. However, her work's true success lies in the personal empowerment it fosters. "There were kids, particularly middle school kids, who talked about how they felt personally responsible for that ban on plastic bags," she shares. Carrie's projects provide participants with a sense of ownership and accomplishment, proving that collaborative art can indeed change the world.

Visit Carrie Ziegler's website to learn more about her inspiring projects, read her journal, and watch videos. For images of the whale project and additional information, check out the show notes at cclusa.org/radio.

Take a Meaningful Next Step

Each mont, we will suggest meaningful, achievable, and measurable next steps for you to consider. We recognize that action is an antidote to despair. If you are struggling with what you can do, visit our Action Page

The Nerd Corner: Carbon Fee & Dividend in a Post-IRA World

Dana Nuccitelli, CCL Research Coordinator, explores whether a carbon price remains the best climate policy in a post-Inflation Reduction Act world. "Putting a price on carbon pollution would impact almost every sector of the economy," Dana explains, emphasizing its cost-effective impact on emissions. Visit the Nerd Corner to join the conversation. You can also read some of Dana’s articles in The Guardian.

Good News

Citizens' Climate Lobby volunteers nationwide achieved the goal of having over 30,000 climate conversations. By breaking the silence and discussing climate change with friends and family, they made the issue more real and paved the way for action.

Listener Survey

We want to hear your feedback about this episode. After you listen, feel free to fill in this short survey. Your feedback will help us make new decisions about the show's content, guests, and style. You can fill it out anonymously and answer whichever questions you like. You can also reach us by email: radio @citizensclimatelobby.org

You can hear Citizens’ Climate Radio wherever you get podcasts.

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Special Thanks to the following people and groups for the ways they promote us through social media:

Reverend Doctor Jane Ellingwood, James Bradford III, Michael Cooper, Bill Nash, Wharton Sinclair, Sari Fordham, Karina Ramirez 1.5, and CCL Chapters in Arkansas, Boulder, Colorado, San Diego, Alameda, and Silicon Valley North in California

Production Team:

Written and produced by Peterson Toscano and the CCR team.
Technical Support: Horace Mo, Erika Valdez, Ricky Bradley, and Brett Sease.
Social Media Assistance: Flannery Winchester.

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Join CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs Ben Pendergrass and Senior Director of Government Affairs Jenn Tyler for a training that will review the updates and context for CCL's Summer 2024 Primary and Secondary Asks as well as guidance for lobby teams as they plan their in-person meetings.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(3:38) Primary Ask: PROVE IT Act
(15:11) Primary Ask: Clean Energy Permitting Reform
(29:06) Secondary Asks
(37:07) Leaders Letter and Final Thoughts

Q&A Discussion ( https://vimeo.com/948787304/62252de422 )

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/june-asks-slides
CCL Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/185

Join CCL's State and Local Media Coordinator Charlotte Ward for a training that will provide a broad overview of the opportunities chapters have as we prepare for summer and our Summer Conference to engage with their local news media on climate solutions.

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/2024-media-opportunities

Sara Eyassu is CCL's Mountain West Fellow and is currently a sophomore at the University of Southern California majoring in environmental studies as a pre-law student. Last summer, she completed a teaching fellowship with Generation Teach where she taught environmental justice to rising sixth graders. This drive encouraged climate advocacy within higher education through membership on the Student Sustainability Committee of the Presidential Working Group on Sustainability in Education, Research, and Operations. She hopes to continue learning through collaborative efforts and equitable sustainability work. Sara will lead a "Youth Takeover" showcasing the work of CCL youth on our May call.

Curve balls and objections cannot only stress us out but also potentially derail conversations. Equipping yourself with the skills to overcome these scenarios will lead to more informed discussions about the benefits of our policy and empower legislators and others to become partners in passing the climate solutions we need. Skip ahead to the following section(s):* Introductions and Agenda (from beginning) * Process For Overcoming Objections (4:19) * What About China & India? (9:28) * Concern for Low-Income Earners (13:29) * Working Across The Aisle (18:38) * Handling Challenging Questions Resource (22:36) * Climate Skepticism (24:20) * Difficult Situations (27:50) * Final Review (33:54)

Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/working-with-congress/lobbying-301

http://cclusa.org/handling-difficult-scenarios

This training is part of the “Working With Congress” training series, designed to empower you - an important member of our volunteer network - to be ready for lobby meetings, both in-district and in D.C. Learn about citizen advocacy, the advantages we hold as citizens in transforming our government and the policies we adopt, and hear stories from CCL volunteers around the country who demonstrate how citizens can build meaningful, long-term relationships with their congressional office.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:20) Marshall's Story of Empowerment
(5:40) Our Opportunity
(10:50) Stories Of Empowerment
(14:06) The Constituent Advantage
(23:55) Building Relationships

CCL Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/working-with-congress/lobbying-101

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/transformative-power

Join CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli for our quarterly AMA series on April 30th! Dana will be joined by Dr. Lisa Patel, Executive Director of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health from the Stanford School of Medicine. A mom of two young children, Dr. Patel's climate advocacy is deeply rooted in a desire to create a healthier and more equitable future. To learn about Dr. Patel’s climate and health journey before the call here!

More information: https://medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/members-in-action/patel/

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(3:00) Dr. Patel's Presentation
(20:06) Q&A Discussion

Now that the Inflation Reduction Act has changed the climate policy and clean technology landscape in the United States, prior modeling about the effectiveness of policies like a carbon price has become outdated. Fortunately, a new report has been published to outline the emissions-reducing potential of several climate policies in a post-IRA world, including carbon pricing. Join CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli for a training about this important new research.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:01) Pre-Inflation Reduction Act Policies
(10:45) Hamilton-Brookings Research
(24:43) Climate Leadership Council Report
(30:57) Looking Ahead

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/post-IRA-carbon-price-slides

In this episode of Citizens Climate Radio, co-hosts Peterson Toscano and Erica Valdez explore the theme of climate change and its impact on Antarctica. They interviewed Elizabeth Rush, author of “The Quickening, Creation, and Community at the Ends of the Earth,” who shares her experiences and insights from a research expedition to Thwaites Glacier. They also spoke with Brett Cease, Vice President of Programming for Citizens' Climate Lobby, who traveled to Antarctica and shared his observations. Additionally, they discuss sustainable fashion, resilience, and the Great School Electrification Challenge.

For full show notes, photos, and transcripts, visit www.cclusa.org/radio

Journey to Thwaites Glacier with writer Elizabeth RushElizabeth Rush joined a research expedition aboard an icebreaker in 2019 and headed for Thwaites Glacier for 54 days. This remote and deteriorating glacier is critical in understanding global sea level rise. Her book documents this journey, weaving together the awe-inspiring encounters with icebergs and the intense efforts of scientific labor.

A Deep Feminist Rewriting of Antarctic History

During her time on the icebreaker, Elizabeth embraced her role as writer-in-residence to shift the narrative focus. Antarctic history, often dominated by tales of conquest by wealthy, white men from the Global North, is ripe for reexamination. Elizabeth spent considerable time engaging with the ship's diverse crew members, including engineers and cooks from the Philippines, whose stories are usually overshadowed by scientists' stories. By doing so, she highlights the essential labor that makes scientific discovery possible and challenges the traditional narrative that has long defined Antarctic expeditions.

Life Aboard the Icebreaker

Elizabeth's account transcends typical adventure narratives, offering a glimpse into the daily realities of life on a research vessel. The absence of the internet and the close quarters created an environment of authenticity and camaraderie among the crew. This unique setting allowed genuine interactions and reflections that are rare in our every day, digitally-saturated lives.

A Thoughtful Dialogue on Climate Change and Parenthood

"The Quickening" provocatively explores the intersections of climate change and the decision to bring children into the world. Elizabeth tackles this complex topic not by dictating what to think but by inviting readers to engage in a thoughtful dialogue. The narrative steers clear of simplifying the issue to mere carbon footprints, instead enriching the discussion with nuanced perspectives on regeneration and balance.

About Elizabeth Rush

Elizabeth Rush is a distinguished author known for her impactful exploration of climate change and its effects on communities. Her acclaimed book, “Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore,” was a Pulitzer Prize finalist and has garnered praise for its deeply felt portrayal of frontline communities facing environmental challenges. Rush's writing is characterized by her commitment to listening to marginalized voices, whether they are those affected by climate change, the melting glaciers of Antarctica, or individuals excluded from environmental conversations.

"Rising" has been lauded as a vital contribution to the discourse on climate change and sea levels, earning acclaim from publications like the New York Times and the Chicago Tribune. Rush's work extends beyond her book, with her writings appearing in prestigious publications such as Orion and Guernica. Rush has received numerous fellowships from institutions like the National Endowment for the Arts, National Geographic, and the Andrew Mellon Foundation. Currently based in Providence, Rhode Island, she teaches creative nonfiction at Brown University while living with her husband and two children.

This is the fourth time CCR has featured Elizabeth Rush on the show. She also appears in Episode 26 In Deep Water, Episode 29, Truth, Fact, and Cli-Fi, and Episode 47, Eco-Grief in a Time of Coronavirus Mourning.

Brett Cease's Antarctic AdventureBrett Cease, Vice President of Programming for Citizens' Climate Lobby, shared his enlightening journey to the Antarctic Peninsula. His voyage on the Ushuaia, a research vessel turned expedition ship, offered firsthand insights into Antarctica's harsh realities and stunning beauty.

Navigating through towering waves and enduring 24-hour daylight, Brett's expedition highlighted the Southern Ocean's raw power and unpredictability. The trip provided an up-close view of the continent's dramatic landscapes and unique wildlife, including several species of penguins.

Penguins and the Impact of Climate Change

One of the most striking aspects of the journey was observing the effects of climate change on local wildlife. The Adelie penguins, in particular, suffer as rising temperatures cause the sea ice they depend on to form later and melt earlier each year.

Brett vividly described the overwhelming smell of penguin colonies, a mix of old cigarettes, ammonia, and rotten shrimp, illustrating the less glamorous side of these adorable but squalid creatures.

Ice Loss and Its Global Implications

The voyage underscored the dramatic ice loss in Antarctica, with the continent shedding approximately 150 billion tons of ice annually. Witnessing these changes was humbling and a stark reminder of the urgent need for global climate action.

Resilience Corner

Tamara Staton explores the surprising relationship between puppies and climate change. Through her experience with her puppy, Mica, Tamara highlights how pets contribute to our well-being, from reducing stress to promoting physical activity and combating loneliness. She emphasizes how the positive effects of pet ownership can indirectly support climate action by fostering healthier, happier individuals. Tamara invites us to consider pet ownership or pet-sitting as a means of experiencing these benefits.

To learn more about building resilience in the face of climate challenges, visit the Resilience Hub. Share your resiliency questions with Tamara via email at radio @ citizensclimate.org or you can text or leave a message at 619-512-9646.

CCL Youth Corner with Veda Ganesan

Veda tells us about the Great School Electrification Challenge, an initiative spearheaded by CCL National Youth Action Team that aims to transform schools into hubs of sustainability by advocating for the electrification of various systems, including HVAC, transportation, and energy sources like solar panels. Through the stories of youth teams in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Dallas, Texas, Veda showcases the grassroots efforts to engage school boards, policymakers, and the community in adopting clean energy practices. Highlighting the recent success of the Cincinnati team in getting their electrification resolution unanimously passed, she encourages listeners to join the cause and participate in the challenge.

Veda Genesan is a high school student from Texas and the host of the Sustainable Cents podcast.

Good News

Erica Valdez shares the adverse environmental effects of the fashion industry, as it uses resources and generates emissions to produce, package, and transport clothing. The good news is there are many groups taking action and bringing this issue to light.

Erica highlights the Scrounger’s Center for Reusable Art Parts (SCRAP), a nonprofit center for creative reuse in San Francisco.

Through after-school programs like Sustainable Fashion Design for Teens, SCRAP educates students about the environmental effects of the fashion industry and teaches them how to reuse and revitalize clothing materials. This program empowers young people with hands-on workshops and educational sessions. It also provides a space to learn and process climate information and connect with other young advocates. SCRAP is a perfect example of how important individual and collective action is and how creative it can look.

Monthly Question

If you could advocate for the climate through art, what kind of art piece would you create?

This can be music, dance, film, writing, or other mediums you've used in rural climate work. We want to hear about it. Please email your answer to radio @ citizens climate.org. You can also text or leave a voicemail at 619-512-9646. Tell us your story of using art in your climate work.

Listener Survey

We want to hear your feedback about this episode. After you listen, feel free to fill in this short survey. Your feedback will help us make new decisions about the show's content, guests, and style. You can fill it out anonymously and answer whichever questions you like. You can also reach us by email: radio @citizensclimatelobby.org

The CCL Government Affairs team is recommending that all chapters secure at least one letter from a trusted messenger to their member of Congress (MOC) and deliver the letter in a June lobby meeting. Folks in your chapter likely know local elected officials and these community leaders are very often trusted messengers to their MOCs. Or you can use our CCL Community training to identify and meet with CEOs and business owners who may be trusted messengers. This training provides some ideas to start the process of identifying and recruiting allies in our communities. Some of the best tools for convincing friends their voices make a difference and walks us through how to start inventorying your group and potential allies who can support CCL's efforts at the national level.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:30) Why Grasstops to Influence your member of Congress?
(4:00) What is a trusted messenger?
(13:28) How to identify trusted messengers
(19:17) Our editable template letter

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/trusted-messengers

CCL Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/273

Join CCL for our April monthly meeting to hear more from our campaign partners Potential Energy about our focus for Earth Month on talking about climate change. For such a big challenge, we don’t talk much about climate change. All that silence means that climate change can feel less important to pay attention to than it really is. After all, if we’re not talking about it, how big can the problem be? For Earth Month, CCL volunteers are having climate conversations across the country with their friends, family, and communities. Our goal? 25,000 climate conversations that have a ripple effect, leading to more conversations in families, communities, and with elected leaders. We'll be joined by Ernesto Alcantar, who leads Potential Energy's messaging, research and strategy across several topic areas, including extreme weather, electric vehicles, and nuclear energy. Before joining the team, Ernesto was a management consultant at Boston Consulting Group, where he led strategy and transformation work across sustainability, healthcare, and commercial banking. We'll also hear from Dr. Katharine Hayhoe about her best tips for having a successful conversation about climate change, learn more about how you can participate in the campaign and log your conversations.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Highlights
(7:48) Ernesto's Presentation
(30:20) Q&A Discussion
(32:51) Dr. Katharine Hayhoe's Invite
(43:00) CCL's April Actions

March Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet
Register for the Summer Conference (June 8-11): https://cclusa.org/summer
Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/933859918
Climate Conversations Campaign: https://cclusa.org/presentations
Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/potential-energy-slides
Potential Energy: https://potentialenergycoalition.org/
Science Moms: https://sciencemoms.com/

Especially with big tabling events for Earth Day and our annual conference coming up, many chapters may be in need of support in figuring out how to manage their local funds. This training will walk through various ways to raise and manage money in your group for things like chapter activities and conference scholarships.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(1:55) General Overview Considerations
(5:20) Ideas for Conference Scholarships
(12:13) Managing Money At Group Level

CCL Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/139

Find out more: https://cclusa.org/conversations

For such a big challenge, we don’t talk much about climate change. All that silence means that climate change can feel less important to pay attention to than it really is. After all, if we’re not talking about it, how big can the problem be? For Earth Month, CCL volunteers are having climate conversations across the country with their friends, family, and communities. Our goal? 25,000 climate conversations that have a ripple effect, leading to more conversations in families, communities, and with elected leaders. We'll hear from Dr. Katharine Hayhoe about her best tips for having a successful conversation about climate change, learn more about how you can participate in the campaign and log your conversations and highlight more resources that are available from Science Moms and Potential Energy. Join us for the launch of our big Earth Month campaign!

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:48) Background
(9:56) How It Works
(14:01) What’s Included?
(21:31) The Guide: Heart, Head, Hands
(43:15) Putting It All Together

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/climate-conversations-slides

Join CCL's Diversity & Inclusion Director Karina Ramirez for a training that will provide an update on all of the Diversity and Inclusion initiatives CCL has been up to in the past year of our programming. Skip ahead to the following section(s):(0:00) Intro & Agenda(4:05) Overview of Programs(10:01) Goals and Progress(19:28) Resources and Recommendations Find out more: https://community.citizensclimate.org/diversity-inclusion-at-ccl Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/di-updates-2024

Join us for a half hour recap of some of the best parts of CCL's 2024 Conservative Conference presentations and keynotes. We'll plan on watching shorter segments that sample highlights from through the conference's line-up of speakers.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(1:13) Neil Chatterjee
(8:59) Grace Stanke
(16:33) Catrina Rorke
(23:08) Farm Bill Panel

Watch more of the presentations and follow along with the slides at: https://cclusa.org/presentations
More about the 2024 Conservative Climate Leadership Conference: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/climate-change-conferences/conservative/

In this month’s episode of Citizens Climate Radio, Eileen Flanagan, a writer, social change teacher, Quaker, and activist, dives deep with host Peterson Toscano into four different roles people have traditionally taken in change movements. In addition, Erica Valdez and Horace Mo join Peterson for a vibrant discussion about their personal experiences in taking one of these roles.

See our complete show notes including links to guests, a full transcript, and possible action steps you can take. Visit www.cclusa.org/radio

Finding Your Role

In Eileen Flanagan’s words, the four recurring roles in change movements include rebels, advocates, organizers, and helpers. One of the best ways to understand these four roles is through their different orientations. Eileen says, “The helpers’ orientation is: what can I do to improve things without messing with the system?” She mentions climate change helpers who take the initiative to help insulate houses or help put solar panels on a neighbor’s roof. A helper also prepares food for events, provides rides for volunteer lobbyists, and donates money to a climate organization.

Elieen further explains, “An advocate takes the role of trying to use the tools of the system to change things.” Advocates often capitalize on lobbying and lawsuits to convince elected officials and people in power to make decisions.

Good News Story

Horace Mo in Chongqing shares a good news story about China’s new carbon trading regulations.

If you have a good news story to share, email radio @ citizensclimateradio.org or leave a message at our visiting voicemail line: (619) 512-9646‬

Nerd Corner

Citizens’ Climate’s Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli discusses the geeky world of permitting reform. Dana highlights climate research (and makes it understandable) for fellow nerds and the nerd curious! Visit The Nerd Corner to see the Chart of the Week, regular blog posts, and an active forum to connect with other nerds.

Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich

The strength of CCL's chapters runs on volunteer leaders feeling empowered to make requests, especially requesting volunteers to participate. This session, lead by Jean Ritok, former Group Co-Leader of the Raleigh Durham Chapter, takes you from your existing skill level in asking, to empowered asking. It’s an avenue to partnership in your chapter, volunteers enjoying their participation and peace of mind that your chapter is humming.

Your members of Congress (MOCs) will be working in their district/state offices during the last week of March and first week of April. Join this training to learn more recommendations to help your MOCs keep the policies in CCL’s policy agenda front and center by dropping off material that shows climate policy has strong support in your district/state.

The ideal drop-off will help build your relationship with the office and demonstrate a steady drumbeat of climate activism and increased support for climate policy in the district. Some ideas for your drop-off might include:
-A bunch of signed constituent letter forms or a thank you card or photo signed by chapter members
-A stack of letters handwritten by attendees during your February and March chapter meetings
-A folder of newspaper clippings, letters to the editor, op-eds and earned media coverage of your chapter
-A one-page summary of your district/state endorsement report or a show of support from a local leader
-A creative idea of your own such as home baked goods, kids' drawings or postcards, flowers, etc.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(3:55) Why Is This Important?
(7:43) What To Deliver?
(12:11) Making The Delivery
(17:38) Final Recommendations

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/march-dropoff
Log your drop-offs in Action Tracker at: https://cclusa.org/actiontracker
Constituent Comment Forms: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/236
Share your experience in the forums! https://cclusa.org/forums

Citizens' Climate Lobby's Karina Ramirez and Drew Eyerly will present on "Understanding What You Don't Understand," which outlines the importance of working together while embracing differences. Andrew (Drew) Eyerly serves as CCL’s Conservative Outreach Director, where he lends a conservative voice and perspective to the organization’s mission while working to recruit, engage, and retain right-of-center volunteers. Prior to joining CCL, Drew served in the United States Army for 12 years as a Preventive Medicine Specialist and as a Medic completing tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Karina Ramirez (She/Her/Ella) joined CCL as a volunteer in 2017 and has served as CCL’s Diversity & Inclusion Director since 2018. In this role, she supports volunteers and staff working toward inclusion and belonging efforts. Karina is originally from Ecuador and lives in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Welcome and March Highlights
(5:13) Karina and Drew's Presentation
(17:42) Q&A Discussion
(23:34) CCL's March Actions

March Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet
Register for the Summer Conference (June 8-11): https://cclusa.org/summer
Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/921303029
Join CCL's Diversity & Inclusion Action Team: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/2946
Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/march-2024-slides

Researchers from MIT recently published a paper detailing all of the great benefits that would come from passing the BIG WIRES Act, and researchers from Vanderbilt published a study about the big role household electrification and efficiency will play in realizing the Inflation Reduction Act's climate pollution reductions potential. We also received an update about the status of the IRA's important home electrification and efficiency rebate programs that have been in development for the past year and a half. Join CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli for a training that will summarize all of this new information that's critical to CCL's clean energy permitting reform and building electrification & efficiency policy areas.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:25) Why Clean Energy Permitting Reform Is Essential
(9:00) Problems To Solve w/ the BIG WIRES Act
(18:28) MIT’s Evaluating the Impact of the BIG WIRES Act Study
(35:00) Incentivizing Household Action Study- Up to 40% of Emissions Reduction from the IRA

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/BIG-WIRES-updates-slides
CCL Community Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/events/item/24/15092
MIT’s Evaluating the Impact of the BIG WIRES Act Study: https://ceepr.mit.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MIT-CEEPR-RC-2024-01.pdf
Incentivizing Household Action Study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301421524000120?via%3Dihub#abs0015

Learn how to get your conservative-friendly Op-Eds and LTEs in your local publications and how to craft impactful messages for conservative areas in this panel moderated by CCL’s State and Local Media Coordinator, Charlotte Ward!
Hear from our expert panelists:* Mary Anna Mancuso, Contributor at The Hill & RepublicEN EcoRight Leadership Council Member * Karly Matthews, VP of Communication at American Conservation Coalition * Nathan Crabbe, Editor at The Invading Sea

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(5:34) Panel's recommendations
(31:25) Q&A Discussion
(51:38) CCL Support Resources

Helpful resources:
CCL Community: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources#media-relations
RepublicEn: https://republicen.org/
The Invading Sea: https://www.theinvadingsea.com/
American Conservation Coalition: https://acc.eco/

In this episode of Citizens Climate Radio, listeners hear stories, insights, and innovative approaches to tackling climate change. From the unique perspective of a climate change comedian who marries humor with serious environmental advocacy to the empowering tales of youth activism at the global COP28 summit, this episode showcases diverse methods of engagement and action. Highlighting the importance of resilience, space for mental and emotional health, and the groundbreaking work of package-free shopping, it will inspire you while providing you with practical guidance.

A Climate Change Comedian?

Brian Ettling shares his compelling journey from a park ranger to an influential climate change comedian, a story that encapsulates the essence of turning gloom into bloom. With seventeen years of experience as a seasonal ranger in the majestic landscapes of Crater Lake National Park and Everglades National Park, Brian shares how a simple yet profound question about global warming from a park visitor sparked a drastic shift in his career path and life purpose.

“Excuse me, all-knowing ranger,” a visitor said. “I have a question.” I smiled, humbly curious and certain I had the answer. “What’s happening with global warming in the Everglades?” Wait. What?! I knew nothing about global warming, and visitors hate when park rangers tell you, 'I don’t know.

Brian spent time researching the question and was shocked by what he discovered.

The information I learned scared me. What the (bleep)! Because of climate change, sea level was expected to rise at least three feet in Everglades National Park by the end of the 21st century. The sea would swallow up most of the park and nearby Miami since the highest point of the park road is less than three feet above sea level. UGH, I hate you, climate change!

This pivotal moment led him to deeply research climate change, eventually inspiring him to merge his passion for environmental advocacy with his unique sense of humor. An amateur video on YouTube led to two national television appearances on Comedy Central’s Tosh.0. Daniel Tosh introduced America to the goofball who became the Climate Change Comedian.

Brian's narrative is a vivid testament to the power of individual transformation and the role of creativity in addressing serious global issues. He illustrates this by recounting defining moments in his journey, and he invites us to experience the journey complete with silly sound effects and a musical score.

Brian Ettling is a dynamic climate change communicator from Portland, Oregon, with a deep history of engagement with Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL). Over the years, he has worn multiple hats within CCL, including legislative liaison, co-chapter leader, and Missouri State co-coordinator. His dedication is evident in his attendance at nine CCL international conferences in Washington, D.C., where he served as a breakout speaker. Additionally, Brian has contributed his insights at the Canadian National CCL conference, showcasing his unwavering commitment to climate advocacy.

For a complete transcript and more, visit https://citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/podcast/episode-92-theres-something-funny-about-climate-change/

Resilience Corner

Tamara Staton explores the nuanced relationship between space—both physical and emotional—and climate advocacy. Tamara emphasizes the importance of creating space for rest and reflection to enhance effectiveness in climate activism. She illustrates this with personal anecdotes, suggesting, "When I create space, I enable presence and perspective... Creating space widens our window of tolerance, allowing us to respond with grace, ease, and courage to the challenges we face." She underscores the critical balance between passionate activism and the need for self-care to sustain long-term engagement in climate work.

Tamara Staton is the Education and Resilience Coordinator for Citizens Climate Education.

Get more tips and resources by visiting The Resilience Hub on CCL Community.

NEW! The CCL Youth Corner

The Citizens Climate Lobby Youth Corner introduces a vibrant platform where middle and high school students across the USA amplify their voices on climate action. Host Veda Ganesan highlights their proactive efforts to make their voices heard at COP28. She shares the important role CCL Youth volunteer Vinay Karthik played at the international conference in Dubai. In the next Youth Corner, you will learn about The Great School Electrification Challenge.

Dig Deeper: Check out the CCL Youth Blog.

Veda Ganesan is the producer and host of CCR’s new Citizens Climate Lobby Youth Corner; it is a project of CCL Youth. Veda also hosts Sustainable Cents podcast.

Good News

Damon Motz-Storey (they, them) shines a spotlight on the Realm Refillery in Portland, Oregon, a pioneering package-free grocery store. It exemplifies sustainable shopping by offering a wide variety of bulk goods, from flour to laundry detergent, all without disposable packaging, presenting a compelling model for reducing single-use plastics and living one's environmental values.

Damon Motz-Storey is an active climate advocate and the Oregon Chapter Director of the Sierra Club, dedicated to promoting sustainable practices and environmental conservation.

In other Good News, Peterson Toscano highlights two innovative climate change exhibitions in New York City museums. At the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Life Cycles: The Materials of Contemporary Design showcases the intersection of design and sustainability, featuring Solar Ivy, a system of small solar panels resembling leaves that generate energy from sunlight and wind. Additionally, the Climate Museum in SOHO focuses entirely on climate change, currently featuring “The End of Fossil Fuel," and encourages visitors to engage in actionable steps toward environmental advocacy.

If you have a Good News Story to share, contact us: Radio @ CitizensClimate.org

Take a Meaningful Next Step

Each month, we will suggest meaningful, achievable, and measurable next steps for you to consider. We recognize that action is an antidote to despair. If you need help with what you can do, please take a look at one of the following next steps.

If you are in middle or high school, visit CCLUSA.org/Youth to learn about their Great School Electrification Challenge!
If you are a college student, you can get involved with CCL Higher Education and the College Carbon Fee and Dividend Movement. You can learn how you can jumpstart a campaign on your campus.
Sign up for monthly text reminders to contact your members of Congress and get the step-by-step guidance you need to reach lawmakers effectively. Visit CCLUSA.org/Action

Stay Tuned

In the March 2024 episode, you will meet Erica Valdez, the newest team member of Citizens Climate Radio. Erica, Horace, and Peterson will engage in a discussion on the various roles individuals can adopt in addressing climate change. Eileen Flannagan, a Quaker author, activist, and trainer, will elaborate on the four roles change-makers often play: Advocate, Rebel, Helper, and Organizer. They ask, “What is your role on this new planet???” The episode is set to premiere on Friday, March 22nd, 2024.

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In July 2007, CCL founder Marshall Saunders asked Sam Daley-Harris to coach him on starting the first CCL chapters. Sam continued to coach CCL leaders over the next 7 years. Sam founded the anti-poverty lobby RESULTS in 1980, co-founded the Microcredit Summit campaign in 1995, and founded Civic Courage in 2012. The completely revised and updated edition of Sam’s book, Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citizen’s Guide to Transformational Advocacy, was released on January 9, 2024.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(6:32) Sam Daley-Harris
(23:06) Q&A Discussion
(26:47) Election Engagement
(38:22) February Actions

February Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet
Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/910966189
Sam's Book: https://reclaimingourdemocracy.com/
Environmental Voter Project: https://www.environmentalvoter.org/

Join Citizens' Climate International Executive Director Joseph Robertson for training that will provide a summary of the main impacts, takeaways and results of this past December's gathering of the UN Conference of the Parties in Dubai.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:38) CCI Contributes To Global Policy
(10:34) Pre-COP 28 Diplomatic Insights
(19:08) The UAE Consensus
(29:03) COP28 Voluntary Commitments
(37:04) On the Way to Baku (COP29)

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/cop28outcomes
CCI Article: https://citizensclimate.earth/cop28

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also, feel free to connect with other listeners, suggest program ideas, and respond to programs in the Citizens’ Climate Radio Facebook group, on X (FKA Twitter) @CitizensCRadio, Instagram @CitizensClimateRadio, LinkedIn, or TikTok @ClimateChangePodcast. You can reach us by email: radio @ citizensclimateradio.org. Call our listener voicemail line: (619) 512-9646. +1 if calling from outside the USA

Join CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli for a training that will discuss the latest landmark National Climate Assessment report. This is essentially an America-specific version of the IPCC report, outlining climate trends, impacts, and solutions in each region of the country.

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/NCA5-slides
5th National Climate Assessment: https://nca2023.globalchange.gov/
CCL's Nerd Corner: https://cclusa.org/nerd-corner

Amanda Ripley is a New York Times bestselling author, a Washington Post contributing columnist, an investigative journalist and the co-founder of Good Conflict, LLC. Her books include High Conflict, The Smartest Kids in the World and The Unthinkable. To discuss her writing, Amanda has appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, FOX News and NPR. She has spoken at the Pentagon, the Senate, the House of Representatives, the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security. Amanda was a keynote speaker at CCL's June 2022 conference. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdWewHSuvaw)

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Mark's Intro & Updates
(4:25) Chapter Highlights From The Field
(7:59) Discussion w/ Amanda Ripley
(20:40) Q&A From Volunteers
(30:15) CCL's 2023 Highlights
(39:01) Ending w/ CCL TV

December Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet
Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/892766733
Amanda Ripley’s website: https://www.amandaripley.com/
Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/2023-ccl-highlights
Help Support CCL: https://cclusa.org/donate

Join CCL Communications staff for a training that will provide a review of important end of the year media opportunities including CCL's Letters To The Editor Topics and Op-Ed Templates resources. The training starts by having media managers share their proudest media successes of the year, and then we cover our latest resources and opportunities to help you end the year strong. We also hear from Susan Atkinson, a Colorado CCLer with an incredible success rate for pitching and publishing op-eds. Susan shares how she generates ideas and valuable tips for making it into print and building relationships with local opinion editors.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:45) Sharing Successes
(9:13) Our Year's Media Accomplishments in Review
(14:50) Media Resources Updates
(21:43) Susan Atkinson Interview

Helpful resources:
LTE Topics: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/456
Op-Ed Templates: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/431
Writers Circle: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/992
Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/year-end-media-opportunities

Join Nick Burger, Deputy Director of Energy Administration in D.C.'s Department of Energy & Environment, for an overview of how state-level entities are applying for grants related to the Inflation Reduction Act and the important dates in the application process. Nick will also highlight helpful resources to use to estimate benefits in terms of climate reductions and other co-benefits as well as how CCL volunteers that want to be a support to their local city/state planning offices can be most effective in helping provide public support and momentum.

Tracker- Home Energy Rebates Program: Status of State Applications: https://www.energy.gov/scep/home-energy-rebates-program-status-state-applications

How States Are Applying: https://www.naseo.org/members-states

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/local-implementation-ira-slides

In this episode host Peterson Toscano guides us through an exploration of the role forests play in addressing the causes and impacts of climate change, both in urban and rural settings. Six guests provide personal narratives, expert insights, and actionable strategies that will inform and inspire climate advocates. This episode also delves into Pennsylvania's rich forest history, from its old-growth forests to modern-day conservation efforts, highlighting the legacy of sustainable stewardship by its original inhabitants.

Toscano notes, "PA has a legacy of being one of the more heavily-wooded states in the USA... But If you walk through the over 15 million acres of forests in Pennsylvania, only 1% of that is original old growth forest." This fact highlights the dramatic changes our landscapes have undergone and the need for renewed focus on forest conservation.

Creating a Campus Food Forest

If you want to make a difference on your own campus or in your community, students at Allegheny college have an answer for you. A Food Forest. Ashlynn Peachey, Nicholas Waddington, and Katie Mowry,, students at Allegheny College talk about their pioneering Food Forest project.

Ashlynn Peachey: "It really started when one student years ago came to Allegheny College with a passion for permaculture... We like to look around the college landscape and see, not what it is, but what it can be." That student, Sebastian McRae, helped to found a campus Sustainable Design Team.

Nicholas Waddington, describes their project: "A food forest is a diverse planting... it provides a lot of climate and ecosystem services." He emphasizes the symbiotic relationship between different plant species and their collective role in enhancing ecosystem health.

It was at the Northeast Student Farmer Conference held at Penn State University that CCR host, Peterson Toscano attended the students’ breakout group about their successes in building campus support for the Food Forest. During the presentation they explain the steps they took to engage stakeholders, to design the Food Forest and to follow through once the project was approved. Their story is a testament to the power of collaborative efforts and the importance of gaining community support.

Nicholas Waddington: "From our combined years of engagement with this project, we've really taken away that climate and campus resilience is hugely community-driven... We're stronger and more productive when we work together."

In this episode you will learn about sustainable agriculture and permaculture, (a word Bill Mollison coined,) and how you can replicate their success on your own campus or community.

Raising the Awareness of a Healthy Forest Sustainability Legacy and our Responsibility Today

Former forester and coal miner, Van Wagner, now teaches Agriculture Science at the Area High School in Danville, Pennsylvania. He is also a singer/songwriter and storyteller. Van Wagner offers a historical perspective, emphasizing the longevity of sustainable practices.

"I laugh when I read in my textbook, and in the textbook it says that the environmental movement began in 1970 with the first Earth Day... That's not when it started. My German ancestors here in the Susquehanna River Valley, they knew about sustainability, you didn't ruin the family farm, you didn't cut all the trees down." -Van Wagner

In order to increase efforts to maintain and protect forests in the US Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Van has committed himself to visiting the highest point in the 67 counties and climbing the tallest tree he can find. Van explains, I'm trying to get the press's attention. And when they stick a microphone in my face, I talk about trees and forestry.”

You can follow his progress on the site Van Wagner Highest Climbs. Also, see him climbing in videos on his YouTube channel.

Expanding the Legacy of Tree Growing in Small Country Towns and Big Cities

Forests and Climate Change: Urban Renewal and Rural Stewardship

Taylor Lightman grew up in the Borough of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, (population 5232) “a delightfully cozy little town nestled on the banks, the Susquehanna River, one of the oldest river valleys in the world, older than the Nile.” He then went to college in Northfield, Minnesota and then to grad school in Lund, Sweden where he completed a Master's in disaster risk management and climate change adaptation.

Today Taylor is the program Manager for Lewisburg Neighborhoods. He says, “I'm trying to figure out a way to do climate smart neighborhood revitalization. I think there's no better place to do that than in one's hometown”

In this episode Taylor talks about the importance of growing trees in towns and cities.

"Trees are doing a lot of things for us. Streets with trees on them, the shops do better...people are driving on streets and roads with trees, they behave less aggressively too."

His insights reveal the extensive benefits of urban trees beyond just environmental impact.

Nerd Corner

Dana Nuccitelli considers the question: what are the different ways we would benefit from planting more trees in cities and towns? This question is critical to CCLs healthy forest policy area. In regards to addressing the causes of climate change, Dana says, "Planting more urban trees in the U.S. has the potential to capture up to 100 million tons of carbon dioxide pollution per year."

But wait there's more! Urban tree planting offers multifaceted benefits, enhancing climate resilience, physical and mental health, and fostering active lifestyles and community well-being.

And there is important work for us to do. Dana says,

"But while people in communities with more trees live longer, happier, healthier lives on average, America has a tree inequity problem. Communities of color have 33% less tree canopy on average than majority white communities."

To learn more Dana encourages you to visit Check TreeEquityScore.org to see where tree planting would be the most effective in your community to remedy this tree inequity problem.

Check out Dana’s recent post about The little-known physical and mental health benefits of urban trees. Keep up to speed with climate science, policy, and economics research by visiting The Nerd Corner website.

Take a Meaningful Next Step

Are you someone who wants to see legislation passed to protect, maintain, and promote healthy forests? That is exactly what we are doing through Citizens Climate Lobby. One of the four climate solutions we pursue is healthy forests. We need your voice to be part of the movement that is promoting healthy forests. Here are 10 steps you can take to make to address the causes and impacts of climate change.

Ten meaningful steps you can take to promote healthy forests

Learn about Citizens Climate Lobby’s Healthy Forests Climate Solutions and take the Healthy Forests Beginners or Advanced online training sessions. You can also read and share the article, Why are forests important for mitigating climate change?
If you are a college student, visit Citizens Climate Lobby’s Higher Education Team’s Actions Page. Learn about the College #CarbonFeeAndDividendMovement.
Participate in Community Tree Planting Events: Engage in local tree planting initiatives or donate to tree planting efforts. If you live in Pennsylvania, check out 10 Million Trees.
Volunteer for Urban Forestry Projects: Support urban forestry projects in your community. Check out American Forests for volunteer opportunities.
Advocate for Tree Equity: Work towards ensuring that all communities, especially underprivileged ones, have equal access to tree canopy benefits.
Educate Yourself and Others: Learn more about the benefits of urban trees and share this knowledge. The Arbor Day Foundation provides educational resources.
Support Local Sustainability Initiatives at Schools and Universities: Encourage and participate in sustainability projects. Contact local educational institutions to find out how you can help.
Engage in Community Science Projects: Participate in local environmental monitoring and research. Platforms like iNaturalist offer opportunities for citizen science.
Promote and Support Local Green Spaces: Advocate for the maintenance and development of green spaces in urban areas. Collaborate with local parks departments or environmental groups.
Implement Permaculture Practices in Your Community: Start or join a permaculture project to promote sustainable land use. Resources and guides are available at Permaculture Research Institute.

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In 1992, the world agreed to “prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system”. In 2023, we are seeing dangerous climate impacts play out everywhere, constantly. Risk, harm, and cost, are all piling up. Lives and livelihoods are at risk, around the world. We may be, however, on the brink of a major breakthrough in the acceleration of global climate action. For the first time, Article 6.8 of the Paris Agreement will be materially on the table at the annual United Nations Climate Change negotiations; that means we can finally talk about nation-by-nation carbon pricing, cooperative climate clubs of aligned pricing and incentives, and the ultimate goal of establishing a future of climate-smart trade, finance, and everyday economics. Join Citizens’ Climate International in this seminar to learn more.

Join us: https://citizensclimate.earth/

Transform the way you communicate with members of Congress and folks in your community with motivational interviewing. This workshop led by CCL’s Great Lakes Regional Coordinator John Sabin will review the basics of the technique, including incorporating open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries. Attendees will then take a deeper dive into the process of "evoking change talk," to effectively communicate about climate solutions. This informative session will also include a reflection on how CCL's "one rule" — to treat all people with respect, appreciation, and gratitude — can serve as a guiding light in all of our climate conversations. Time will be included for practice and live coaching.

CCL Community Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/123

Join Dana Nuccitelli, CCL Research Coordinator, and Kristin Eberhard, Director of State and Local Policy at Rewiring America, to explore the many incentives of the Inflation Reduction Act and how to take advantage of these benefits. Individuals, homeowners, municipalities and schools can all reap the rewards from a variety of programs and grants available to encourage clean energy product purchases, building upgrades, and building weatherization. Get essential tips on how to talk about these incentives in your community outreach and bring your questions.

CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/inflation-reduction-act
More info: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/inflation-reduction-act/

Whether it’s the grueling nature of our long-term work or the overwhelm from concerning headlines about climate, it can be hard to have the energy and motivation to keep pushing for solutions. Thankfully, we have CCL’s Education and Resilience Coordinator, Tamara Staton, on hand to offer practical ideas and tools for how to combine joy with responsibility in a way that helps us worry a bit less, and act a bit more on climate.

CCL Community Resilience Hub: https://cclusa.org/resilience

Who says lobby meetings should be formal? Learn about the fun and inventive ways Western NC, Utah, and Maine CCL chapters have engaged their members of Congress outside of conventional lobby meetings. From farm visits, to ping pong tournaments, and En-ROADS workshops, CCLers are ensuring their elected officials walk away from meetings they won’t forget.

The winter months are perfect for hosting climate film screenings, motivating members of your community to learn more about climate action. Join volunteers Dan Duffy, Bend, OR CCL Group Leader, and Nicola Philpott, West Suburbs, MN CCL Chapter, to hear tips on organizing in-person and virtual film screenings, attracting an audience, and incorporating a film discussion.

CCL Community Film Screening Guides: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/307

Designed for new volunteers to understand CCL's structure, mission, purpose and methodology, and inspire you to find your role so you can hit the ground running. Required training if you plan to participate in lobbying. In this interactive workshop you will: learn the basics of becoming an effective climate advocate and building common ground, review CCL's legislative strategy and policy agenda, and participate in a mock lobby meeting practice.

(0:00) Agenda & Intro To Who We Are
(5:38) What We Care About: Save vs. Savor
(28:17) Experiencing Breakthoughs In Exercising Our Power
(41:28) Five Levers Of Political Will
(51:47) CCL's Primary Ask For Fall Lobby Days
(1:03:10) Motivational Interviewing Practice & Preparing For Your Lobby Meeting
(1:16:18) Regroup & Closing Thoughts

Slides: https://cclusa.org/advocate-slides

Building relationships is core to CCL’s values, and that includes working with other community groups and leaders. This showcase features Chicago, IL, Dallas-Fort Worth, TX and Delaware chapter members who will share their experiences and guidance for working with food pantries, schools, and more.

Be part of CCL’s biggest Informational Session! Great for folks who are just getting started or want to learn more, join this session to hear about CCL’s methods and mission, and how you can make a difference in creating the political will for legislation that will put us on the path to reduce the emissions that are changing our climate.

Elli Sparks

Senior Director of Programs, CCL/CCE

Drew Eyerly

Conservative Outreach Director, CCL/CCE

Climate policy has come a long way over the last year! Join Dana Nuccitelli, CCL Research Coordinator, as he shares the latest updates on federal climate legislation and how it is paving the way to lower carbon emissions, record clean energy investment, good jobs, and improved infrastructure. Learn how spreading this good climate news is key to our advocacy and outreach.

Dana Nuccitelli

Research Coordinator, CCL/CCE

Sit down with Ben and Jenn from CCL’s Government Affairs team to get the scoop on our upcoming virtual lobby week. Our dynamic D.C. duo will cover lobby meeting asks, current political happenings, and legislative strategy as we head into 2024. You can raise a question during the session or submit something you’d like to know ahead of time by emailing conference.inbox@citizensclimate.org. Moderated by Mindy Ahler.

Ben Pendergrass

VP of Government Affairs, CCL/CCE

Jennifer Tyler

Sr. Director of Government Affairs, CCL/CCE

Mindy Ahler

North Wind Regional Coordinator, CCL/CCE

All across the country, CCL Group Leaders are doing the work to build political will for climate solutions. Join Elli Sparks, CCL Senior Director of Programs, as she moderates a panel of CCL chapter leaders. Learn what it’s like to run groups, big or small, gain tips on how to build and motivate a team, and hear how chapter leaders have overcome challenges and achieved their successes. Audience questions are welcomed and you’ll leave with fresh ideas for your own local chapter.Joseph Cerniglia

CCL Campus Co-Leader, University of Michigan

Markita McGill

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX CCL Chapter Co-Leader

Join Flannery Winchester, CCL Senior Director of Communications, Nick Huey, CCL Creative Consultant, and Emily O’Keefe, Undergraduate Student at William & Mary and Founder of the Carbon Fee and Dividend Movement, to learn what’s working for CCL’s national social accounts, how some volunteers are breaking through, and how you can put these tips into action.

We are thrilled to welcome Danny Richter, CCL’s former VP of Government Affairs, for our closing keynote. Danny, the founder of Richter Capitol Hill Strategies, will reflect on his experience at the Pricing Carbon Initiative, a broad network fostering dialogue and encouraging viable solutions that price carbon pollution. He will share his insight on where carbon pricing stands today and offer tips on building networks.

Dr. Danny Richter

Founder, Richter Capitol Hill Strategies

Join CCL staff for a training designed for those who wish to learn more about leading a lobby meeting with a member of Congress or staff. In this training, we review the role of a lobby team leader, how they assign team roles, coordinate practice times and how to handle other special situations. This training is Part IV in the “Working With Congress” training series, designed to help our more experienced volunteers and citizen lobbyists get ready for lobbying in-district or in D.C.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:06) The Importance of Leads
(10:54) Advance Planning
(20:14) Additional Leadership Considerations
(30:45) Final Recommendations

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/lobbylead
Training on CCL Community: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/working-with-congress/lobbying-401
Lobby Meeting Plan Template: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/241

Join CCL's Vice President for Government Affairs Ben Pendergrass and Senior Director of Government Affairs Jennifer Tyler for a training that will review more details and the context for CCL's Fall 2023 Primary and Secondary Asks, as well as guidance for lobby teams as they plan their online meetings.

This is a recommended training for any CCL volunteer planning on being a part of their group's Fall 2023 Lobby Meeting (as well as CCL's Fall 2023 Lobby Training #1 on Primary and Secondary Asks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVj9mcmJHi4)

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:11) Reminders & Review
(7:20) What's Happening In Congress?
(10:00) Primary & Secondary Asks
(15:55) Q&A Discussion

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/lobby-slides-2
Primary Ask: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/237
Secondary Ask: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/240
Overview and Benefits of the BIG WIRES Act Training: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egIHZrz077Q

As a climate advocate, you want to stay well informed, up to date, and equipped in the work you do. On today’s show the Citizens Climate Radio Team willI help you do just that. In today’s show they feature the newest and best books and podcasts related to climate advocacy. They also speak to the creators behind these excellent new resources.

Find a full transcript here: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/podcast/episode-89-the-best-new-climate-change-books-and-podcasts/

New Nonfiction about Climate Change1. The Twenty-One, The True Story of the Youth Who Sued the U.S. Government over Climate Change by Elizabeth Rusch

“I feel like we adults need kids to tell us the obvious, and the obvious is that all citizens do have a constitutional right to a stable climate. There is no life, no liberty and no property without a stable climate and their government, our government should not be allowed to continue to contribute to this problem.” Elizabeth Rusch, author of The 21.

This book dives into the ongoing landmark federal climate change lawsuit Juliana versus the United States of America. She introduces us to the 21 young people who came from different states to sue the US government. They have accused the federal government of denying them their constitutional right to life and liberty by not acting to address the causes of climate change. Elizabeth sat down with us to tell stories from the book. You'll hear about young people courageously stepping up in a big way and the importance of this historic case.

“Not only should more people pay attention to the case, we believe anyone reading Elizabeth's book will be inspired to do great things.” -Horace Mo

Follow Elizabeth Rusch on X. She is also on Instagram.

California Against the Sea: Visions for our Vanishing Coastline by Rosanna Xia

“When I first submitted my manuscript to my book editor and she read just the entirety of what I was trying to write, she said, wow, this feels like such an incredible blend of old school journalism, radical listening, and deep hanging out.” -Rosanna Xia, author of California Against the Sea

The author tells us about the big themes that emerge in the book. She also shares expert tips for the work we do as climb advocates connecting with the public and public officials. Oh, and she talks about hope. How much hope should we include in our stories? Can sharing too much hope make people complacent?

“This is not a dry book with nonstop facts and figures. Instead, Rosanna brings together a community of vibrant stories and memorable people. Through these human connections Rosanna explores issues like private ownership along the coast, public accessibility to nature and the need to build resilient communities and infrastructure, even if you're not a Californian.” -Karina Taylee

Follow Rosanna Xia on X and read more of her writing at the LA Times

Am I Too Old to Save the Planet? A Boomer’s Guide to Climate Action by Lawrence MacDonald

“We've reached a point where an individual action is going to be too little too late. And so we really need collective action to have rapid policy change. And that's one of the reasons that I am actually a big admirer of Citizens Climate Lobby. The idea of carbon fee and dividend I think is a very powerful driver for action. I think that can be very powerful. And it's going to need a bipartisan consensus.” -Lawrence MacDonald, author, Am I Too Old to Save the Planet?”

This book delves into how the generation with the potential to enact change allowed climate issues to escalate into a global crisis - and offers solutions.Lawrence MacDonald, a former international correspondent and former vice president of the World Resources Institute, shares his personal transformation into a dedicated climate advocate. Brimming with actionable insights, this book may be the gift that opens us a meaningful conversation with a grandparent or older relative.

“Lawrence hopes younger people like me, will use his book to help us connect with older Americans about climate change.” -Horace Mo

Follow Lawrence MacDonald on X and read his writing on Medium.

The Quickening: Creation and Community at the End of the World by Elizabeth Rush

In 2019 57, scientist and crew embarked on the ship the Nathaniel B. Palmer. They were there to explore Thwaites Glacier. This is a mysterious and potentially catastrophic site for global sea level rise. Elizabeth Rush's new book, The Quickening, chronicles their journey. She mixes sublime moments like seeing icebergs up close. With everyday activities like ping pong and lab work. It also delves into the personal question of bringing a child into a changing world. This Antarctica story also focuses on imagining a better future understanding the continent's history, and highlighting the roles of women and people of color and expeditions

Hear Elizabeth Rush talking about her first book, Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore. She appeared in Episode 26 of Citizens Climate Radio, Deep Water.

“In Rising, Rush wove in narratives from coastal residents around the USA, along with her own research and personal reflections about sea level rise. It was beautifully written in a way that humanized global warming for me. In her newest book, Quickening, she is back to weaving stories while helping us nudge nearer to the biggest story of our time, Climate Change.” -Peterson Toscano

The Ultimate Climate Fiction (Cli-Fi) ListDr. Krista Hiser has been a regular guest and contributor to Citizens Climate Radio. She helps educators find creative ways to incorporate climate change into the curriculum. She does this work in several ways. Currently she is the Senior Lead and Advisor for advancing Sustainability Education over at the Global Council for Science and the Environment. She is also a professor of Composition & Rhetoric. But perhaps one of her most exciting endeavors is a successful online group she started. It’s called The Ultimate Cli-Fi Book Club. She shares four books that will help deepen your understanding of climate change and empathy for everyone impacted by extreme weather and global warming.

Night in the World by Sharon English
A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr.
The Man with the Compound Eyes by Wu Ming-Yi, Darryl Sterk (Translator)
The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson
The Memory of Water by Emmi Itžranta

Here are some books and authors that have been featured on Citizens Climate Radio

Mr. Eternity by Aaron Thier, Episode 10.
Gold Fame Citrus by Claire Vaye Watkins, Episode 22.
Code Blue and Code Red by Marissa Slaven, Episodes 33 and 65.

Find even more books on this lists

Compelling Climate Fiction to Read Before it Becomes Non-Fiction, New York Public Library.
20 Climate Fiction Books: From Apocalypse to Budding Hope, Libro Maniac
7 Climate Fiction Recommendations to Start your Cli-Fi Journey, Talk Dharti to Me
Environmental Novels: Juvenile and Young Adult Fiction, Illinois University LIbrary

Six Podcasts that creatively address climate change1. Green Tea Party Radio

“It's really hard finding content out there for environmental conservatives, in particular, young environmental conservative, 18 to 25, within that age range, you know, high school, college, young professional. I had known Hannah and Zachfrom working at Citizens Climate Lobby and we would bump into each other at conferences, and while we were all there, we were all talking. We all kind of looked at each other, and we said, “Well, what if we made something to kind of fill that gap?” -Katie Zakrzewski, co-host of Green Tea Party Radio.

This podcast is produced by three young Conservatives for other young Conservatives. Katie Zakrzewski, Zach Torpie, and Hannah Rogers offer fresh perspectives on climate change as they offer up conservative friendly solutions. No matter where you fall in the political spectrum, this podcast fosters productive discussions around this critical global issue

The Change: Women, Technology and the Anthropocene

“The future is looking especially uncertain, and I really wanted the podcast for it to be sort of an opportunity for people like yourself, who are young people, or people who are looking to make a change in their life, to understand what they can do, to sort of get involved in the climate space, but be that professionally or on social level.” -Zara Amer, producer of The Change podcast

The Change podcast brings together women who bridge some of the boundaries that exist and persist between women and technology in the Anthropocene.

Learn more about the podcast and the other programs offered through The Climate Change Project.

EcoRight Speaks Podcast hosted by Chelsea Henderson

This is another Conservative Climate Change podcast that’s been around for a couple of years. EcoRight Speaks, is a project of RepublicEN, the group founded by Bob Inglis, former US representative from South Carolina and a member of the CCL advisory board. He appears in Episode 57 The Tide is Rising.

Climate Changed hosted by Nicole Diroff and Ben Yosua-David

The Climate Changed podcast speaks directly to faith leaders and community leaders. It is sponsored by The BTS Center in Portland, Maine. Their goal is to develop spiritual leadership for a climate-changed world.

Sustainable Cents hosted by Veda Ganesan

Veda, a high school student and an active volunteer with Citizens Climate Youth, dives into all things money, economy, investing, climate, and environment, one episode at a time.

America Adapts, hosted by Doug Parsons

The America Adapts podcast explores the challenges presented by adapting to climate change, the global movement that has begun to drive change, and the approaches that are already working.

Take a Meaningful Next StepEach month we will suggest meaningful, achievable, and measurable next steps for you to consider. We recognize that action is an antidote to despair. If you are struggling with what you can do, consider one of the following next steps.

Podcast Engagement
Subscribe and listen to one of the recommended climate change podcasts.
Share the knowledge and insights you gain with your friends.
Whenever possible, rate and review the podcasts to boost their visibility.
Increased listenership and discussions can accelerate climate change awareness and action.
Carbon Fee and Dividend Movement (For College Students)
Explore the Carbon Fee and Dividend movement, which advocates for effective climate policies.They creatively engage college students, faculty, and staff in their campaigns. This movement also facilitates direct connections with lawmakers
Utilize the hashtag #carbonfeeanddividend on social media.
Learn more at CFDmovement.com and follow them on Instagram @carbonfeeanddividend.
Citizens Climate Lobby National Youth Action Team (For Middle and High School Students)
Students can get involved with the CCL National Youth Action Team. Participate in initiatives such as the Great School Electrification Challenge.
Visit Youth.CitizensClimatelobby.org to learn more and follow them on Instagram @CitizensClimateYouth.
Additional Climate Action Resource (For anyone at any time

For those seeking more ways to take action, explore the action page at CCLusa.org/action.

Meet Karina Taylee, a new CCR Team Member

Karina Taylee, hails from the vibrant cultural mosaic of Miami, Florida, where she's witnessed the firsthand impacts of climate change. Miami's diverse heritage, with Latin bakeries and conversations in Spanish, is deeply cherished by Karina.

Her resolve to protect her city led her to become a CCL volunteer in 2021, now serving as a liaison with her district, setting up lobbying appointments with congressional offices. Through this journey, she discovered a community of dedicated individuals, who foster her aspirations in science communication as she pursues a master's degree in Global Strategic Communications. Karina aims to creatively share the climate movement's story at Citizens Climate Radio, emphasizing that everyone plays a vital role in overcoming climate change. When not advocating, she enjoys beach time with her three adorable dogs and looks forward to connecting with the audience en español in upcoming episodes.

Karina is currently working on a new CCR limited podcast series, Voces del Cambio: Explorando el Clima en Latinoamérica. Voices of Change, exploring climate in Latin America.

Good News

Lila Powell tells us about Virginia's annual Clean the Bay Day, which she experienced this year. It has been an important tradition since 1989. Thousands of volunteers gather on the first Saturday of June for a three-hour cleanup of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. This year, over 4,000 volunteers removed 114 pounds of debris, including surprising finds like a plastic hippo and a packaged pork tenderloin. The cleanup significantly benefits the ecosystem and engages the community. While it's specific to Virginia, those in the Chesapeake Bay watershed can participate in their own cleanups. Visit cbf.org/clean to join the cause..

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Join CCL's Vice President for Government Affairs Ben Pendergrass and Senior Director of Government Affairs Jennifer Tyler to participate in strategizing for the upcoming fall lobby meetings, get more information on the meeting asks, and have time to get your questions answered by CCL's government affairs team! This is the first of two recommended trainings for any CCL volunteer planning on being a part of their group's Fall 2023 Lobby Meeting (as well as this Thursday's Oct 26th Lobby Training #2 -CCL's Legislative Plan.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Inro & Agenda
(6:40) What's Happening In Congress?
(10:25) Strategy Around the Primary Ask
(19:19) How To Frame An Ask
(22:50) Secondary Asks
(34:57) Final Thoughts
Q&A Discussion (https://vimeo.com/877499787)

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/lobby-slides
Primary Ask: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/237
Secondary Asks: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/240

The BIG WIRES Act has been introduced in the House and Senate. Join CCL's Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli for a training that will discuss how this policy could update and streamline the country’s patchwork energy transmission system. An updated transmission system will be technology neutral, prioritize regional flexibility and improve electrical grid reliability and reduce energy costs for all Americans.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:14) Why Transmission is Critical
(9:01) CCL's Permitting Reform Goals
(16:41) What the BIG WIRES Act Does
(24:09) November Lobbying

Helpful resources:
Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/big-wires-slides
CCL Blog: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/news/ccl-applauds-bicameral-big-wires-act
Sen. Hickenlooper's Press Release:
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releases/hickenlooper-peters-introduce-big-wires-act-to-reform-permitting-lower-energy-costs/

Ben is the head of the CCL government relations team in Washington D.C. and in his role, he works to the advance the policy goals of CCL in Congress. Ben has worked for over 20 years in Washington both as Congressional staff and as a government relations professional. For several years, Ben served on the legislative staff of Senator Pete Domenici (R-NM). Most recently, he was Senior Vice President, Policy and Legislative Affairs for a national trade association. Ben has worked in a wide range of policy areas including taxes, natural resources, agriculture and national security. He has successfully advanced standalone legislation as well as provisions in annual appropriations bills, tax extender legislation, and farm bills. He has also worked extensively with federal agencies and worked on numerous federal regulations.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Updates
(6:33) Volunteer Forums Q&A w/ Debbie Chang
(12:34) October CCL Actions
(16:06) Ben Pendergrass Speaker
(23:44) Q&A Discussion
(42:49) Conclusion & Wrap-up

October Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet
Preparing for Lobby Day Training: https://cclusa.org/preparing-for-lobby-day
Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/873841799

This training was led by the brilliant team (Vanessa Gonzalez-Rychener, Bob Loeb, Sin Ng, Steffanie Munguía and Sharon Bagatell) behind the Intergenerational Conversations Guide, will explore how this toolkit can expand the climate movement. The Intergenerational Conversations team will walk the audience through how to use the Guide to talk about climate change across generations and share stories about the power of these intergenerational conversations. The team will then share examples of how intergenerational action can drive political will across our policy agenda areas.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(4:30) Why Intergenerational Conversations?
(11:30) The “Ultimate Guide”
(19:56) What We’ve Learned
(25:15) Applications for Political Will-Building
(30:42) Your Ideas

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/intergen-slides

Join CCL's Research Team for an overview of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act that will explore more details about the policy and provide more time for Q&A. If you have new volunteers that have joined CCL since the last time the Energy Innovation Act was introduced in Congress this training will help them gain deeper understanding.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:37) Energy Innovation Act Resources Review
(5:56) Talking about the Energy Innovation Act
(12:10) Q&A Discussion
(32:10) Taking Action to support the Energy Innovation Act

Helpful links:

Presentation Slides:
https://cclusa.org/energy-innovation-act-qa-slides
Q&A Resource: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/285
Handling Challenging Questions resource: https://community.citizensclimate.org/handling-challenging-questions
More Resources and training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/energy-innovation-act

BIG NEWS! Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) just reintroduced the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (H.R.5744) in the U.S. House of Representatives this week! Join CCL Staff for an all-volunteer webinar to get the details around the legislation this session and how you can take action and build support for the policy in your community and in Congress.

The Energy Innovation Act is a carbon fee and dividend bill — and it’s pretty much our favorite climate policy ever. Polluters shouldn’t use the air as a trash can. A policy like this charges polluters a fee for the carbon pollution they put into our air. The money collected goes to Americans in the form of a monthly “carbon cashback” payment to keep things affordable.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & agenda
(1:17) Legislative and policy overview
(9:25) Data behind the main benefits
(15:57) Talking about Energy Innovation Act
(19:03) Get active in your community
(33:10) Closing & a reminder of who we are

More Resources:
Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/reintro23
Take Action Write Congress: https://cclusa.org/energy
Energy Innovation Act Training Topic Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/energy-innovation-act
Energy Innovation Act Resource Directory: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources#energy-innovation-act
Data Sources: https://energyinnovationact.org/data-sources
Questions? https://cclusa.org/forums
Share on Social Media: https://cclusa.org/stw

In episode 88 of Citizens Climate Radio, we dive into the passion and action of young climate activists, exploring their journeys from concern to meaningful action. Host, Peterson Toscano leads the conversation, spotlighting the endeavors of students like Emily O’Keefe and Helen Tiffin in fostering awareness about climate change and feasible solutions, focusing particularly on the carbon fee and dividend policy.

See full show notes and transcript at here

From Concern to Action

Emily O’Keefe, a student at the College of William and Mary, candidly shared her progression from a state of existential concern about climate change to actively seeking out impactful solutions. Emily’s journey started with a realization about the importance of sustainable living and protecting the environment. This ultimately led her to a gap year where she could detach and reconnect with nature by hiking the Appalachian Trail.

"I want to do something really big about climate change. And I'm just trying to figure out how can I do that?" - Emily O’Keefe

Evolving Ideas & Shared Enthusiasm

Emily’s initial idea to start a social movement was supported and molded by her friends, like Helen Tiffin. They delved deep into discussions about the nature of the movement and the message it should convey. Eventually, she was introduced to the carbon fee and dividend policy by a friend, Philip Ignatov. This policy became the focal point of their movement due to its effectiveness and tangible impact.

Helen Tiffin supported Emily’s enthusiasm, remarking on the nonpartisan nature and wide appeal of the carbon fee and dividend idea, noting, “It really is something that we can all agree upon.”

Carbon Fee & Dividend – An Equitable Solution

The carbon fee and dividend policy essentially imposes a fee on corporations extracting fossil fuels, making fossil fuel-intensive products more expensive and thereby encouraging consumers to opt for more sustainable alternatives. Importantly, the policy also includes an equitable dividend system where the revenue from the fees is distributed equally among Americans.

"So that actually makes it so that the majority of Americans, around two-thirds, will actually break even or profit from the money coming back to them in this cashback form, than they have to pay in increased prices." - Emily O’Keefe

Building a Movement

Emily, Helen, and their friends engaged in creating signs which read

Most Effective Climate Policy #carbonfeeanddividend bit.ly/writecongresshere

They raised awareness on their campus, and beyond and fostered a ‘snowball effect’, enabling more and more students and people to recognize and understand the carbon fee and dividend policy, spreading across multiple universities and leveraging online platforms like Instagram for greater reach.

Their campaign also linked to direct actions, creating templates for people to write to Congress and advocate for the policy. “It is all about spreading that awareness and education and whatever form it presents itself,” Helen stated.

Sustaining Impact & Longevity

The Carbon Fee and Dividend Movement initiated by Emily and her friends has found a stable home base within the Citizens Climate Lobby’s Higher Education Team, ensuring the sustainability and longevity of their efforts.

"We are going to be partnered with Friday's For Future in advocating for this...This will bring a lot of power to the movement." - Emily O’Keefe

Emphasizing the nonpartisan and optimistic values of the Citizens Climate Lobby, Emily believes in the importance of embodying these values for the successful advancement of the movement. They continue to use platforms like Slack to coordinate efforts across various chapters and provide resources to aid climate work.

Follow the Climate Fee and Dividend Movement on Instagram and visit their website.

Takeaways

This episode sheds light on the relentless spirit of young activists, their journey of transforming concern into impactful action, and the communal spirit that propels the movement forward. Their dedication to spreading awareness about the carbon fee and dividend as an effective and equitable solution is not just inspiring but is paving the way for a more informed and resilient climate movement.

Take a Meaningful Next Step

Each month we will suggest meaningful, achievable, and measurable next steps for you to consider. We recognize that action is an antidote to despair. If you are struggling with what you can do, consider one of the following next steps.

Visit our Climate Change Action Page. Each month we provide you with steps you can take to engage with your lawmakers and to spread the word about climate solutions.
If you are on a college campus, get involved with the Climate Fee and Dividend Movement. From making a sign to starting a chapter, there is a lot you can do.
If you are connected to a primary, middle, or high school, find out how you can electrify your school buses.
Learn more about the recently introduced Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act.

Resilience Corner

Tamara Staton, CCL’s Education and Resilience Coordinator, recently introduced a new series, “Resilient Climateteering through Crazy Climate Connections,” focusing on actionable insights related to climate awareness and playful curiosity.

In this installment Tamara illustrates a parallel between the mental and physical benefits of high-intensity exercises like burpees and the sense of hope derived from proactive climate actions. This connection emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balance between mental stimulation and actionable insight to foster hope and resilience against the adverse effects of climate change.

Get more tips and resources by visiting The Resiliency Hub.

New CCR Team Members!

Citizens Climate Radio is welcoming three new team members, Lily Russian, Horace, and Karina Taylee, who will be regular voices on the platform. Lily is a political science major and environmental science minor at Trinity College, whose passion for the environment was ignited by her experience at the Island School, a program focused on sustainability and marine biology. She enjoys playing the ukulele and emphasizes intentional living for a sustainable future. Horace, a recent graduate from the University of Michigan and an environmental specialist, has had a lifelong connection to nature, instilled by his family's trips immersed in the natural beauty of his hometown in Chongqing, China. He is dedicated to promoting sustainability and addressing climate change to preserve the environment for future generations. You will meet the third new member, Karina Taylee, next month.

Good News

Shelterwood Collective, a non-profit focusing on communal healing and ecosystem restoration on 900 acres in Northern California, is the focus of this month’s Good News Story. CCR team member Lila Powell researched, wrote, and recorded the story about the indigenous, black, and queer-led group that uses Kashia and southern Pomo traditions in forest restoration, involving controlled burns and invasive species removal. In 2022, they received a $4.5 million grant to enhance their restoration efforts. The collective also uses art, focusing on interconnected ecosystems, to inspire community involvement and is developing a center to foster environmental relationships and inclusivity.

If you're looking for more good news and you want to connect with other climate advocates who refuse to give up, then check out Grassroots Rising Leveling up in the Climate Fight. This is CCLs fall virtual conference November 4 and 5, 2023. You will hear speakers like CNN correspondent and author Van Jones. Plus there's a special plenary presentation by our very own Dana Nuccitelli, host of the Nerd Corner. For more information and free registration, visit the Grassroots Rising Leveling up in the Climate Fight webpage.

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We also feature a special tribute to Madeline Para who retired this month from CCL. We played Cody Francis singing Weather Any Storm.

Join CCL National Actions Director Todd Elvins for a training that walks you through the process of highlighting support for CCL's Policy Agenda from local community leaders on both sides of the aisle and provides specific examples of other CCL groups' success stories. Starting with community leaders in your direct network, as well those who have already endorsed, will likely be more efficient and effective.

(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:42) Why Now? What’s Our Nov. Lobbying Plan?
(5:36) What is A Grasstops Leader or Trusted Messenger?
(10:37) How Do I Select One To Lobby?
(14:45) How Do I Prepare Them To Lobby?
(19:33) Success Story

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/grasstops-lobby-meetings
CCL Community Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/420

Madeline began her political career working for campaigns, nonprofits, and labor unions across New England. In 2018, she moved to Utah to help found the Rural Utah Project to empower underrepresented voters, bringing its fundraising and communications programs online. Two years later, she built an organic digital and earned media program with an advertising equivalent of $11.1M across the rural Southwest. Since then, Madeline has continued her work as a narrative strategist, driving outcomes for nonprofits, labor unions, and candidates for office who are curious to engage with people who call rural landscapes home. Her notable projects include National Nurses United, The Sierra Club, SEIU, and the Rural Democracy Initiative. She's proud to partner with the Rural Climate Partnership on building a transformative narrative framework for hardworking rural people. Madeline lives in Boulder, Utah, a town of 250 people, where she searches for new watering holes with her border collie, Melon.

Sept 2023 Monthly Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/862666362
About Western Desk: https://www.westerndesk.com/about
Presentation Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Yuj-MRcQ-yS2D9m1VAf7IsdGzZ3WAu_C/
Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet
Call Congress: https://cclusa.org/take-action

Join CCL's Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli for a special training on Dana's work assembling region-specific climate impacts presentation slide decks. These slide decks detail the most important climate change impacts for each of the seven regions in the continental United States. Each slide includes the scientific source references in the notes, which are primarily the 2018 Fourth National Climate Assessment Report and the Working Group I of the 2021 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Sixth Assessment Report. These are the most comprehensive and authoritative assessments of the latest and greatest climate science research pertaining to the United States and world, respectively, but other individual papers are referenced in the slides as well.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (3:24) Overview & How To Use The Slides (6:45) Background Research (10:06) The Southeast (15:51) Southern Great Plains (21:26 The Southwest (26:42) The Northwest (31:09) The Northern Great Plains (36:10) The Midwest (40:16) The Northeast (42:56) Pairing with Solutions

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/local-impacts-training CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/52

Join economist and superstar CCL volunteer Jonathan Marshall for a training that will review what is going on around the world in other countries and subnational governments in terms of carbon pricing. Jonathan will review some recent innovations, recommendations on what other countries are learning from the best available designs and how these lessons can apply to our own advocacy here in the United States.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:52) Why Carbon Pricing Is Needed As Much As Ever (11:25) Carbon Pricing is Expanding Worldwide (15:06) Time to Advocate for Carbon Dividends (23:20) For More Information

Presentation Slides (with embedded study links): https://cclusa.org/carbon-pricing-around-world CCL Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/138

In this episode, we're diving into the creative and innovative ways people are reaching the public about climate change. We feature TikTok influencers and a special announcement on behalf of a major toy company.

TikTok's Climate Challenge: Humor and Creativity for Impact

Creative communicators are harnessing TikTok to engage their followers with climate change messages. TikTok is known for its short, engaging videos, and we talk to two content creators who are using the platform to reach and educate younger audiences in a fun and creative way.

Preeta “Prach” Banerjee is better known as @Prachonearth, a passionate climate activist who aspires gain a TikTok following as she shares her day-to-day life while promoting climate change awareness. A pre-med student at Purdue University, Prach volunteers with Citizens Climate Lobby and the Carbon Fee and Dividend Movement, Prach speaks with Citizens Climate Radio team member, Ruth Abraham and offers insights into her creative process, which involves spontaneity, authenticity, and connecting with viewers on a personal level.

Cyrus Ferguson is a NYC based strategist, digital creator, and writer. He produces and hosts TikTok shows that imagine new paths for brands to connect to viewers, and if you’re on Art-Tok, you’ve likely seen his “Unintentional Sculpture Analysis.” Cyrus playfully analyzes everyday scenes as if they were works of art, bringing a fresh perspective to mundane objects and encouraging viewers to engage with climate change through imagination and play. With nearly 200,000 likes and over 2400 comments, Cyrus’ Unintentional Sculpture Analysis #13 REFORM is engaging viewers in a ridiculously serious conversation about climate change. He explains his process and shares expert tips and guidance for content creators.

Cyrus Ferguson is currently Content Director at Bilt Rewards, advisor for venture studio Kairos HQ, content creator for brands like Instagram and GQ, and previously worked with award winning creative teams at Recess and Domino Magazine.

Both Prach and Cyrus highlight the importance of authenticity and personal connection in their content, underscoring the potential for TikTok to be a powerful tool for climate communication.

Nerd Corner

Citizens’ Climate’s Research Coordinator, Dana Nuccitelli, delves into the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Dana breaks down the financial incentives offered by the IRA to encourage household electrification and energy efficiency improvements. From tax credits to upfront rebates, the IRA aims to make sustainable choices more accessible and affordable for households across the United States. Dana emphasizes the significance of these incentives in reducing building emissions and promoting cleaner energy solutions. Oh, and you can see Dana talking about Permitting Reform on Citizens Climate’s TikTok channel.

Visit The Nerd Corner for more easy-to-understand explanations by Dana and the team.

Good News Story Eco Warrior Barbies: Daryl Hannah's Major Announcement!

After actress and eco-activist Daryl Hannah shared a groundbreaking announcement on behalf of the Mattel Corporation, the company behind Barbie dolls, Citizens Climate Radio host spoke with Daryl about this big bold move.

Earlier this month at Los Angeles press conference, Daryl announced that Mattel has committed to going 100% plastic-free by 2030 and aims to support a global ban on plastics. To celebrate this important shift in toy production, Mattel will release a line of fully biodegradable Eco-Warrior Barbies, including one made in Daryl Hannah’s likeness.

She shared some of the details with us, “I have a few accessories. Well I have a mermaid tail so I can do my work in the ocean. I have a monkey wrench. I have some handcuffs but actually I used chains when I changed myself to a tree at the South Central farm. I have a snorkel so I can also you know go and check out under the ocean. I have a few more toys but I definitely have a few non plastic biodegradable tools.”

If this story sounds too good to be true, it is because it is. It was all a hoax orchestrated by the fictional Barbie Liberation Organization (BLO). The real people behind this political satire is the infamous Yes Men, who for decades have fooled the press and public with their elaborate stunts. While Mattel did announce it has begun shifting its production of Barbie dolls to include recycled plastics and even unveiled Barbie Loves the Ocean; Its First Fashion Doll Collection Made from Recycled Ocean-Bound Plastic with more sustainable packaging, the BLO is trying to get us to envision a world where we find cleaner alternatives to plastics.

In 1993 the BLO infamously swapped the voice boxes of Barbie dolls with GI Joe voices and returned the dolls to store shelves as a form of cultural protest. This time, they're tackling plastic pollution with a playful spoof involving eco-friendly Barbie dolls. The fake news story made national news with pieces in the LA Times, NY Times, and CBS News.

Learn more about the Barbie Liberation Organization and watch the spoof TV commercial for the new Eco-Warrior Barbies

Take a Meaningful Next Step

Each month we will suggest meaningful, achievable, and measurable next steps for you to consider. We recognize that action is an antidote to despair. If you are struggling with what you can do, consider one of the following next steps. Visit our action page to find out how you can make a difference.

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Join CCL's Sr. Director of Programs Elli Sparks for a training that offers tips and suggested strategies for bringing new people aboard CCL so that they acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviors to become empowered volunteers. Evaluate and then advance your chapter’s capacity and process for quickly welcoming and engaging new recruits so that people you meet over the summer become engaged in chapter activities and CCL actions.

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/new-volunteers-engaged CCL Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/298

Ramona Liberoff is the Executive Director of PACE (Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy). Her role is to manage the stakeholders within PACE, who include leading corporates, governments, academics and innovators, to achieve the goal of doubling circularity. Prior to joining WRI, Ramona worked at the intersection of global climate, innovation, and finance, at Roots of Impact, as the CEO of SPRING Accelerator, and as COO of the Innogy Innovation Hub, after a career of leading innovation for multinationals such as Unilever and Pepsico. She has founded several innovative businesses including circular transport and energy, and funded more than twenty, as well as mentoring several hundred impact start-ups.

Extreme weather got people’s attention this summer. when the eastern U.S. was blanketed in smoke from Canadian wildfires and the south was hit with record-breaking extreme heat. Join CCL's Senior Director of Government Affairs Jenn Tyler for a training that will review how to prepare to find and attend your member of Congress's town hall meetings during the August Recess to help make these connections.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:45) Types of Town Halls (13:55) Finding Town Halls (16:43) Setting Your Objectives (19:01) Tips, Tricks & What to Avoid (25:41) Building Your Questions

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/town-hall-slides CCL Community Training page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/264

Join CCL's Research Team to dive into an understanding of what Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAMs) are, the importance of accurate carbon content calculations and what the PROVE IT Act does to help the U.S. get a firmer understanding of our domestic industry's lower carbon content advantage.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:02) What is a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM)? (16:19) How does a CBAM work? (19:39) What’s happening with CBAMs in the USA and around the world? (22:19) What role does the PROVE IT Act play in developing a CBAM? (29:04) How Carbon Fee & Dividend complements a CBAM

Helpful resources: Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/prove-it-cbams Take Action: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/get-loud-take-action/prove-it-act/

Reports: CLC's America's Carbon Advantage: https://clcouncil.org/reports/americas-carbon-advantage.pdf RFF CBAM explainer: https://www.rff.org/publications/explainers/border-carbon-adjustments-101

More about the bills: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1863 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4355 https://www.coons.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/one_pager__fair_transition_and_competition_act_-_117.pdf

Have a question for our May speaker for the CCL call, Dr. Adam Simon? Join us for an extended Q&A to explore your questions further on the topic of transitioning away from fossil fuels and toward clean energy with regards to the massive amounts of metals that go into the production of electric vehicles, batteries, induction stoves, wind turbines and solar panels. Do enough of these metals exist to get the job done? Where can they be found and can they be extracted in a sustainable manner that doesn't lay waste to our environment?

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:00) How much can recycling current metals and reducing our energy use realistically lead to reductions in the need to mine new minerals? (5:45) What bipartisan bills are out there that deal with mining this session? (8:10) What are your recommendations on the best ways to engage Native American communities to center decision making with their interests?

As climate advocates, we want to get everyone engaged in some sort of climate action. When it comes to taking on global climate change, people can feel overwhelmed with the scale of the problem, and then they shut down. Brandi Robinson, Associate Teaching Professor in Energy and Mineral Engineering at Penn State University says, “You don't have to make climate change someone's top priority. You have to connect climate change to what they already care about, and figure out how you can work together on that.” She recommends we begin locally.

Brandi has been collaborating with her colleagues, Dr. Peter Buck, a sustainability and climate change professional, public servant, and educator. Together they co-direct the Centre Region Climate Action Program. Their work focuses on the local responses to global climate change, with specific interest in community-scale climate action planning.

In order to guide the municipality and region to meaningful climate mitigation and adaptation plans, Peter ran and won local office. “When I got elected,” Peter says, “I knew that I wanted to create a climate action plan without actually calling it a climate action plan. Because I didn't think that our region was ready for something that you would call it that. What I started doing was thinking about, okay, where are the things that Ferguson township does? Where can I influence whatever is happening?”

The efforts have been wildly successful. They not only saw the passage of Ferguson Township Resolution 27-14, a commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, but regionwide they have multiple climate mitigation, adaptation, and education programs in place.

In this episode they not only share their successes, they reveal the best practices, strategies, and approaches that you can use in your own town and region.

Resilience Corner

There is no need to be overwhelmed in your climate work, especially when we use the resiliency tool at hand. In her latest installment of the Resilience Corner Tamara Staton connects our climate work with an emotion that doesn’t often come up–Joy. And speaking of joy, check out the silly TikTok host, Peterson Toscano made with Tamara in Portland, Oregon’s Forest Park.

The Resilience Corner is made possible through a collaboration with Tamara Staton, Education and Resilience Coordinator for Citizens Climate Education. For more tips, strategies, and practices to stay strong and steady in your climate work, visit The Resiliency Hub.

Good News

Singer Songwriter Dane Meyers hung out with volunteer climate lobbyists in DC. Together they created the Live, Laugh, Lobby song and music video.

Blending the mediums of music, video and climate activism, Dane has a long history of making sustainability feel less like a nightmare and more like a creative adventure. Beginning in 2019, his converted Tesla Model 3 became his home and recording studio for 18 months. The project showcased the unique capabilities of electric vehicles and led to a 17-song album entitled "The New American Dreamers."

Eager to connect with others, Dane is gearing up for his next adventure-a series of intimate living room concerts along the east-coast. These performances aim to spark interest in sustainability and inspire audiences to both process the deep losses of environmental devastation while celebrating the adventure into sustainability. Learn more at his website.

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Read a full transcript of this episode over at on our show notes.

Join us for a training that will review the many training and resources available online to help you and your community explore the climate funding available from the Inflation Reduction Act. We'll be sure to review the primer on what’s available for homeowners, renters, community organizations, non-profits, religious institutions, and local governments. Bring your questions and resources that you've found useful as well!

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (3:00) Inflation Reduction Act Overview (7:27) Resources on CCL Community (10:17) Support on CCL Community (13:41) Outside Resources

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/climate-funding-slides CCL Community Topic Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/inflation-reduction-act

Members of your community are out and about in the summertime attending fairs, festivals, art walks, and other outdoor events. Join CCL's Vice President of Programs Brett Cease for a training that will help you and your team identify, reserve, and schedule summer tabling and clipboarding, bring CCL flyers (including the additions like clean energy permitting reform) and other engaging materials to the events, and educate, activate and recruit the people you meet about climate action.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (1:31) Why Table? (4:20) How To Prepare (11:08) Review of Available Materials (19:17) How To Connect

CCL Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/290 Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/summer-tabling-outreach

Sarahia Benn is a dedicated advocate for Black, Brown, Marginalized, and veterans affairs, serving as Executive Director of Policy Foundation of Maryland. She also holds the position of Voices Maryland Executive Legislative Director, playing a crucial role in advancing the interests of underserved and underrepresented communities. She is also the President of Association of Prevention of Sickle Cell (APSCA) which is one of Maryland’s oldest nonprofits advocating for medical justice and equity. With extensive experience and expertise in policy development and advisory, Sarahia is a prominent environmentalist contributing to the drafting and advising of local, state, and national policies in multiple realms.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:53) Sarahia Benn's Presentation (Slides: https://community.citizensclimate.org/content/resources/CCEJ-July-2023.pptx) (22:33) Q&A w/ Sarahia (28:18) Conference Review & July Actions

More about Sarahia's work: https://www.rebuildmdcoalition.org/ CCL JulyAction Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet Pre-call June video: https://vimeo.com/843499202

You’ve brought a fresh energy to CCL’s work in 2023! Join Elli Sparks and Brett Cease for a training that will review how to use this momentum to help raise funds for CCL/CCE. No other organization trains citizens to be heard by their government the way CCL does. Chances are your friends and family are proud of your work and will want to support it. Elli and Brett will review how you can use new resources to create any of the following:

A Facebook fundraiser: anyone in your chapter can host an individual fundraiser for CCL — an easy and lightweight option.

A donation party: Gather your friends and families together for an in-person celebration, like a backyard barbeque. At the party, share a bit about your involvement with CCL and why it matters, and ask for donations.

An activity a-thon: Set a goal and collect pledges from your friends and family. Your challenge can be anything — number of miles run, games of chess won, mittens knitted, or conversations about climate change. Here’s your chance to get creative!

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/summer-fundraising-slides

Ruth Abraham and Lila Powell, interns for Citizens Climate Radio, take over the show, and take a deep dive into the world of carbon pricing.

To see our full notes and full transcript visit our show page.

Citizens Climate Lobby's Carbon Pricing page states: “A strong, economy-wide price on carbon could reduce America’s carbon pollution by 50% by 2030, putting us on track to reach net zero [carbon production] by 2050.”

Carbon pricing is an economic solution to climate change. When Marshall Saunders first envisioned the creation of CCL, Cap-and-Trade was the primary way lawmakers heard about carbon pricing. But through relentless messaging and volunteer lobbying, the discussion has shifted to carbon fee and dividend.

The ultimate goal? Incentivize both businesses and individuals to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Citizens’ Climate Lobby advocates for a carbon fee and dividend, an economy-wide fee that is then returned to citizens. At the point of extraction, a fee will be placed on fossil fuels. This collected store of cash will then be distributed back to individuals and in turn, flow through the economy, incentivizing both businesses and people to slowly but surely rely on renewables.

Naomi Shimberg is a self-described aspiring economist who hopes to research the design of environmental and energy policy.

A recent graduate at Yale with a B.A. in Ethics, Politics, and Economics, Shimberg was the senior producer at Pricing Nature where she produced and hosted episodes of Pricing Nature, a podcast on the economics of climate change. She spends her time explaining externalities and the infamous “social cost of carbon.” Shimberg also establishes that environmental inequities are essential to determining an appropriate climate price. Furthermore, she mentions that while it is efficient in reducing pollution it’s not an entirely equitable tool.

Nokwanda Maseko is now a Senior Economist at Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies' with a background in development economics. Nokwanda conducts economic research, with a focus on industrial policy, trade, and climate change. Gender and the Just Transition in South Africa is a topic Nokwanda enjoys and is able to work on professionally. In this episode, Nokwanda says that although carbon pricing can help reduce emissions and promote innovation, it can also potentially increase costs for marginalized communities. Nokwanda discusses how general development as well as the transportation, agriculture, and energy production sectors in South Africa have several factors to consider when envisioning a green and equitable future.

The benefits of carbon pricing include but are not limited to affordable clean energy, saved lives due to the restoration of clean air, and the innovation of American businesses.

Nerd Corner

Dana Nuccitelli highlights climate research (and makes it understandable) for fellow nerds and the nerd curious! In this episode Dana explains the basics behind addressing pollution and equity through carbon fee and dividend.

Check out Dana’s post about how far and fast a price on carbon can drive down emissions within the United States here.

Good News Story

Citizens Climate Radio host, Peterson Toscano, shares good news about the Conservative Climate Caucus in the House of Representatives. It is much bigger than most people could have ever imagined!

If you have an idea for a Good News Story, contact us: radio@citizensclimate.org

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To have any shot at building the clean energy economy needed to turn back climate change, we will have to overcome the inflexive resistance to development of the projects and resources that will facilitate that transition. Perhaps the most trusted person to deliver that message to environmentalists is climate champion Bill McKibben, and that's exactly what he did in a recent piece for Mother Jones. He joins this month's national call days before our volunteers go to lobby on Capitol Hill. Bill is an author, educator, and environmentalist, who helped found 350.org, the first global grassroots climate campaign, and he recently helped found Third Act, a progressive organizing movement for people over the age of 60.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:00) Bill McKibben's Talk (22:39) Q&A w/ Bill (30:53) June Actions & Conference Preview

Bill's article in Mother Jones: https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2023/04/yimby-nimby-progressives-clean-energy-infrastructure-housing-development-wind-solar-bill-mckibben/ Join the June Conference: https://cclusa.org/juneconference CCL June Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet Pre-call June video: https://vimeo.com/834902797

With our expanded policy agenda, it can be tough to keep track of how we expect to make progress in each area. Join Topher Anderson, Senior Development Officer, for a training that will provide a high-level overview of how we move the needle for each policy area, and what we specifically aim to do in the 118th Congress. This presentation was also originally written as a fundraising document, so you can share it with potential donors as well.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (3:49) What Makes Us Unique (6:37) Our Method For Moving Legislation (12:01) Our Policy Agenda (22:11) Concluding Thoughts

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/roadmap-slides CCL Community Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/544

This training is designed for those who wish to learn more about leading a lobby meeting with a member of Congress or staff. In this training, we review the role of a lobby team leader, how they assign team roles, coordinate practice times and how to handle other special situations.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(1:44) The Importance of Leads
(9:14) Advance Planning
(23:43) This June's Primary & Supporting Ask Suggestions
(31:05) Additional Leadership Considerations

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/lobbylead
Training on CCL Community: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/working-with-congress/lobbying-401

This training is part of the “Working With Congress” training series, designed to empower you - an important member of our volunteer network - to be ready for lobby meetings, both in-district and in D.C. Learn about citizen advocacy, the advantages we hold as citizens in transforming our government and the policies we adopt, and hear stories from CCL volunteers around the country who demonstrate how citizens can build meaningful, long-term relationships with their congressional office.

Presentation slides: http://cclusa.org/transformative-power
CCL Training on Lobbying Basics: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/working-with-congress/lobbying-101
Our June Lobby Day Training Schedule: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/272

In this episode of Citizens’ Climate Change, we explore the intersection between the Bible and climate change. More specifically, we discuss the Christian faith and how it inspires its followers to advocate for the planet.

Pastor Kyle Meyaard Schaap, husband, father, and self-described disciple of Jesus, is Vice President of the Evangelical Environmental Network (EEN). EEN is a ministry that educates, inspires, and mobilizes Christians in their effort to care for God’s creation. Pastor Schaap is also of the book, Following Jesus in a Warming World: A Christian Call to Climate Action.It was published by Intervarsity Press, and is a memoir and theological field guide written for millennials and Gen Z believers. His message is that there is a space for Christians in the environmentalist movement.

In fact, Pastor Schaap reminds us that the Bible starts off with Genesis where God gives man authority over creation. Schaap reveals to us how his faith as a Chrisitan inspires his climate work. Jesus asked his followers to love their neighbor as themselves, and Schaap asks Christians to extend this invitation to love all things including the natural world. Even further, Pastor Schaap suggests as Christians strive to be like Jesus, they must be impatient for the Kingdom of God. He urges fellow Christians to commit to creation care.

“Our hope, and God's good plans for the world, has always been more stubborn than our fear of our ability to derail them.” - Kyle Meyaard Schaap

A Climate Life Verse

Ruth Abraham, a member of the Citizens Climate Radio team, shares with us the Bible verse that speaks to her about creation care and our need to clean up the pollution in the world. She is inspired by the Christman hymn, Joy to the World, which was written by Isaac Watts, and a verse in Luke’s Gospel.

Luke Chapter 2 verse 7 “And Mary gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.”

Joy to the world,/ the Lord is come

Let Earth receive her King /

Let every heart / prepare Him room

And Heaven and nature sing

And Heaven and nature sing

/(say it with me now)/

And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing

But the resonating line for Ruth is / “prepare Him room.”

In light of the humble reception Jesus received when he first arrived on earth, she recommends we consider how to prepare for his second coming. For Ruth, that means cleaning the air and water that God has gifted to us.

Take a Meaningful Next Step

Each month we will suggest meaningful, achievable, and measurable next steps for you to consider. We recognize that action is an antidote to despair. If you are struggling with what you can do, consider one of the following next steps.

If you are a trained clergy or a lay minister, the Red Cross is actively looking for volunteers to provide spiritual support to people who experienced a disaster. Besides big regional disasters like hurricanes, tornados, and wildfires, the Red Cross also responds to local disasters like housefires. Learn about the many volunteer opportunities at RedCross.org.
World Vision focuses on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty so they can experience the fullness of life. Inspired by their Christian faith, they help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places. Part of this work includes disaster management. As storms and floods have increased, so has the efforts of groups like World vision. They also assist during disasters caused by extreme weather and political crisis. Learn how you can get involved in their Emergency support efforts.

Dig Deeper * I’m a Climate Scientist Who Believes in God. Hear Me Out. - The New York Times * Citizens Climate Radio episode 30 What Does the Bible Say about Climate Change? * God Uses Changing Climates to Change Societies (Christianity Today) * Citizens Climate Radio episode 56 Rev. Tony Campolo’s Call to Save Creation

Resilience Corner

“Resilience is about recognizing a challenge and moving through it, so that we’re a little bit stronger on the other side of it.”

Tamara Stanton, returns this episode with a new series: Resilient Climate-teering through Unexpected Climate Connections. The goal is to have you, the listener, worry less and act more.

After revealing the motivation behind the name “Climate-Teering.” Staton begins to equip us with the tools necessary to combat the inevitable challenges that come alongside climate change. She reminds us that resilient minds respond to conflict with an, “I got this,” attitude.

Good News

CCR’s very own intern, Lila Powell, delivers a story about various faith groups who are collaborating to advance a climate preservation mission. In 2022, Egypt hosted COP27. In attendance were several religious institutions and a wonderful demonstration of interfaith conversations in support of climate policy. In addition to committees, some faith groups have gone as far as publically divesting from fossil fuels. It is a great step forward.

For more links and full transcript, visit our full show notes

Join CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs Ben Pendergrass and Senior Director Jenn Tyler for a training that will provide up to the moment insights on the dynamics in Congress and how we can most effectively use our time in meetings to support our agenda. This is a recommended training for any CCL volunteer planning on being a part of their group's June 2023 Lobby Meeting (as well as the previous week - Lobby Training #1 - CCL's June 2022 Primary & Supporting Asks: https://youtu.be/sBRQRnmMyts)
Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/june-asks-slides

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:45) Primary & Supporting Ask Brief Review
(6:44) Will CCL provide one-pagers for our primary and supporting asks for our meetings?
(7:44) Are there restrictions with what we can bring into the House & Senate buildings security-wise?
(9:16) Who should offices be directed to if interested in co-sponsoring the Energy Innovation Act?
(10:29) Is there a Republican co-sponsor for this session's Energy Innovation Act and do we anticipate any major changes to the bill?
(12:21) What are the key components in clean energy permitting reform that could speed up the deployment of clean energy and how do we minimize fossil fuel development in the reform?
(14:48) What is Government Affairs input on a new bipartisan hydro-electric bill that my Senator has signed off on for my state?
(17:09) Is there a specific permitting bill we anticipate being able to lobby in support of for June meetings?
(19:27) Why is it that we don't expect the Farm Bill to pass until next year?
(21:27) Should we also have a supporting ask directed at protecting Inflation Reduction Act funding given it's at risk currently with the House's proposal in the debt ceiling talks
(23:35) Should we have one or two primary asks if we are meeting with a House member - and how might we decide between clean energy permitting reform or the Energy Innovation Act?
(26:05) Do we anticipate changes to the Energy Innovation Act? And why is it still not reintroduced?
(28:28) Should we also be talking in our meetings with the Senate about carbon pricing? Do we think there will be a bill like the Energy Innovation Act in the Senate?
(30:49) Is CCL working with the Climate Leadership Council or other groups to help reintroduce the Energy Innovation Act?
(32:10) Are there specific bills that include domestic mining in the permitting reform discussion?
(32:53) Should we lobby Republicans on a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) instead of the Energy Innovation Act?
(35:39) How to best understand concerns for opposition to permitting reform from more progressive groups?
(39:40) Should we contact our member of Congress's energy staffer to get their input on permitting reform ahead of the meeting?
(41:12) If the debt ceiling isn't raised by our Lobby Day, how will that impact our meetings?
(44:40) Why didn't CCL include the FOREST Act in it's supporting asks this June?
(46:16) Can we get more detail on clean energy permitting reform for our
primary ask given how much detail we're used to with the Energy Innovation Act?
(49:57) Would prioritizing community input during clean energy permitting reform expose the process to more NIMBYism?
(53:53) Why is carbon pricing still needed after the Inflation Reduction Act?
(55:45) What should we talk about if our member of Congress is already a champion of carbon pricing and clean energy permitting reform?
(56:40) Concluding Thoughts

Join CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs Ben Pendergrass and Senior Director Jenn Tyler for a training that will review the updates and context for CCL's June 2023 Primary and Supporting Asks as well as guidance for lobby teams as they plan their in-person meetings. This is a recommended training for any CCL volunteer planning on being a part of their group's June 2023 Lobby Meeting (as well as the next Monday's - Lobby Training #2 - CCL's Legislative Plan).

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(3:12) What's Happening in Congress?
(9:14) Primary Asks
(25:01) Supporting Asks
(37:18) Conclusion
For Q&A Discussion: https://vimeo.com/828347052/3cc5b1c711

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/june-asks-slides
CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/185

The transition away from fossil fuels and toward clean energy will require massive amounts of metals that go into the production of electric vehicles, batteries, induction stoves, wind turbines and solar panels. Do enough of these metals exist to get the job done? Where can they be found and can they be extracted in a sustainable manner that doesn't lay waste to our environment? For answers, we turn this month to Dr. Adam Simon, Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan. His work focuses on the global flow of energy and mineral resources with an emphasis on the geologic availability of energy critical metals. Adam has co-authored two textbooks and published seventy papers in the field of energy and mineral resources.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:29) Dr. Simon's Presentation
(27:42) Legislative Update with Ben Pendergrass
(33:56) May Actions & Communications Update

Register for June 10-13 CCL Conference: https://cclusa.org/juneconference
CCL May Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet
Dr. Simon's Presentation Slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t8YliThJbW1epGPFc9lsvAYlgNV14_ck/view

Join Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli in an exploration of the permitting reforms proposed by progressives, centrists, and conservatives to learn what the important components are and where there is potential for bipartisan compromise.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:15) Quick permitting background
(10:06) What principles does CCL support?
(12:30) Progressive proposals
(14:12) Conservative proposals
(16:08) Centrist proposals
(18:42) Key permitting reform components

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/comparing-permitting-slides
Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/545

Tune in for a training that will provide a high level overview of the basics behind the five year cycle behind the Farm Bill, including the roles the House and Senate Committee play in the process and the climate provisions within this year's discussion.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:57) Overview of the Farm Bill''s Budget
(13:56) House & Senate Committees
(21:00) Policy Debates
(28:27) CCL Updates on the Technical Service Providers Access Act

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/farm-bill-basics
CCL Community Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/151

Join CCL Research staff for a two-part training that will provide an overview of what kinds of energy and infrastructure will be needed for a stable, clean energy electric grid and the main technologies that are most likely to get us there. Part two focuses on geothermal, hydro, nuclear and CCUS.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(4:16) Background and Definition of Sources
(14:36) Strengths & Weaknesses
(25:48) Frequently Asked Questions
(35:10) Concluding Remarks

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/clean-stable-grid-2
Training Topic page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/clean-electric-grid

In this month’s episode of Citizens’ Climate Radio, Eric Dean Wilson fills us in on the not-so-cool history of air conditioning and its complicated relationship to climate change. He is the author of After Cooling: On Freon, Global Warming, and the Terrible Cost of Comfort. Lila Powell and Ruth Abraham join Peterson Toscano in hosting this deep dive into air conditioning’s past, present, and future.

(For complete show notes and transcript visit our show page)

Eric walks us through the creation and history of AC. Despite what all of us at CCR thought, AC was not first used for human comfort or health. Eric says, it was about money. From movie theaters to segregation to a mad scientist, the history of AC covers it all. Join us to learn about how AC got its start in the world of finance and how racism keeps exposing some people in American cities to more heat than others.

Air conditioning contributes directly to the warming of the planet, and its impact is nothing if not ironic. AC typically runs on electricity that’s generated by fossil fuels and the more AC units run, the more greenhouse gas emissions increase! Despite these climate effects, the US tends to hold AC up as the only option for staying cool, which Eric Dean Wilson refers to as the “cost of comfort”.

Eric says, “The United States is in the habit of criticizing those nations who were asking for the same comforts that we have, even though we're not doing hardly anything”

So, what can we do? Eric helps us see a future that does not rely on air conditioning for our comfort. Much like Sean Dague did in Episode 80: Unleashing Our Imaginations for Climate Change Solutions! Tune in and you will hear Peterson and Ruth’s suggestions for some Meaningful Next Steps.

“One of the things I call for in the book is rather than focusing on individual comfort and individual survival, to really try to rethink our notion of comfort, and think about collective comfort and collective survival, community survival.” - Eric Dean Wilson

Eric Dean Wilson’s essays, poems, and criticism have appeared in Time, Esquire, the Baffler, the Los Angeles Review of Books, and Tin House, among other publications. A graduate of The New School’s MFA program in creative writing, Wilson has just defended his doctoral dissertation in the English program at The Graduate Center, CUNY, which focuses on the tension between the personal and the planetal in ecological essays. In the fall, he'll join the faculty at Wagner College on Staten Island as Assistant Professor of Creative Writing and American Literature. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, he now lives in Flatbush, Brooklyn.

Take a Meaningful Next Step

Each month we will suggest meaningful, achievable, and measurable next steps for you to consider. We recognize that action is an antidote to despair. If you are struggling with what you can do, consider one of the following next steps.

Ruth Abraham’s suggestion:

Shade helps cool the air without having to use air conditioning. Manifest the power of shade by making your space green! You can get houseplants that release extra moisture into your rooms. Some species include spider plants, jade, Boston ferns, and peace lilies. The plants help clean the air as well as cool things down. To take things a step further: If you have a yard or green space on the sidewalk, see about planting a tree that provides cooling shade, you may need to connect with your municipality, if that green space is part of a sidewalk. Get your neighborhood involved if need be. It's these collective small steps that bring us closer to climate solutions!

Peterson Toscano’s suggestion:

Consider a large building where you spend lots of time. It might be your school or where you work, shop or workout. In the summer these spaces can have the air conditioning pumping so high it feels good when you come in from the heat, but after 20 minutes, people start freezing. This uses a lot of unnecessary energy. How about you begin a campaign to have the building operators increase the temperature by one or two degrees? In other words, lower the intensity of the air conditioning. Do a little research about who makes these decisions. Find out who else shares your concern, maybe even figure out a cost analysis of how the building operators will save money by decreasing the amount of AC in the summer. Then use your volunteer lobbying skills to advocate for this change.

Dig Deeper Eric Dean Wilson finds the work of US environmental historian William Cronon inspiring—and a much needed warning against romanticizing "nature." His 1995 essay "The Trouble with Wilderness" has only grown more relevant since its publication. His website is a generous collection of notes and resources from courses he's taught. * Other suggestions from Eric: + Alex Johnson's "How to Queer Ecology: One Goose at a Time" + My favorite eco-feminist philosopher is the late Val Plumwood, who was once nearly killed by a crocodile. I would recommend checking out from the library her book Environmental Culture: The Ecological Crisis of Reason + I firmly believe part of our deeply entrenched dilemma is that we're stuck in a classically liberal sense of ourselves that's driving the ecological crisis. I don't think the liberal politics of the Democratic party come even close to helping us imagine a way through this. Americans in particular are obsessed with work, and academic Cara New Daggett has been critiquing this contemporary liberal economic and political framework through a deep historical and cultural dive of energy in The Birth of Energy. I find the conclusion one of the most inspiring texts I've read recently. + Marxist geographer Matthew T. Huber's new book Climate Change as Class War* as well as his earlier book Lifeblood: Oil, Freedom, and the Forces of Capital help to ground an activist agenda in material terms. + The work of Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò is absolutely essential, particularly his argument that we need a climate reparations. He's also an excellent follow on Twitter. * Also: Check out these houseplants to combat dry air in your home * Interested in a self-sustainable home? Check out Earthships! * Learn more about how you can promote healthy forest for a healthy climate.

Nerd Corner

In this episode, we premiere a new section in our podcast- The Nerd Corner! Citizen Climates Research Coordinator, Dana Nuccitelli, fills us in on the environmental impacts of renewable energy. Dana highlights climate research (and makes it understandable) for fellow nerds and the nerd curious! Check out Dana’s recent post about The little-known physical and mental health benefits of urban trees.

Good News

CCR’s very own intern, Ruth Abraham, shares her experience attending the CCL Southeast Regional Conference. The conference took place at the Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design on Georgia Tech’s campus. It was the 28th building to receive a Living Building Certification. She heard from various climate continuous figures such as Georgia Senator, Raphael Warnock, and Atlanta’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Candra Farley. Ruth even joined a book club!

If you couldn't make it to CCL’s Southeast Regional Conference, don’t worry! The Citizens Climate International Conference and Lobby Day will be held June 10-13 in Washington, DC.

Podbean Photo by Dziana Hasanbekava

The work to preserve a livable world requires buy-in and participation from all sectors — civil society, government, business, science, academia. Finding common ground among these various sectors is essential to meet our climate goals, and so we talk this month with Kajsa Hendrickson, Director at Future 500, to learn more about stakeholder engagement and collaboration, particularly with the business community. Kajsa works directly to build bridges between groups at odds, or even in conflict, something she honed as a volunteer at CCL in San Diego. She currently collaborates with CCL coordinators, NGOs, and community representatives in the Southeast on a utility-stakeholder information exchange. Before joining Future 500, Kajsa worked on stakeholder engagement with the largest solar incentive program in the country, closing the gap between who has access to and who benefits from sustainable energy.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:42) Discussion w/ Kajsa
(22:11) Q&A From Attendees
(30:30) Review of This Past Month
(36:17) Earth Day Tabling Kit
(39:59) June Conference Promo

Helpful links:
April Pre-call Video: https://vimeo.com/815749590
Register for June Conference: https://cclusa.org/june-conference
Future 500: https://www.future500.org/
Earth Day Tabling Kit: https://cclusa.org/earth-day-kit
An Update From CCL's Executive Director: https://community.citizensclimate.org/bulletin/2101/376
Donate to CCL: https://cclusa.org/donate

Join CCL Research staff for a two-part training that will provide an overview of what kinds of energy and infrastructure will be needed for a stable, clean energy electric grid and the main technologies that are most likely to get us there.

CCL Community: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/clean-electric-grid

Join CCL Program Manager Elizabeth Dell, Mid-Atlantic Co-Coordinator Thaddeus Waterman, and CCL TX Austin volunteer Arjun Adapalli for a training that will overview CCL's new tabling materials, where to find them, and how to best incorporate them into your spring grassroots outreach plans!

Tabling Handouts: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources#tabling-materials
Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/tabling-new-materials-slides

In this month’s episode of Citizens’ Climate Radio, Peterson Toscano and Ruth Abraham feature four high school students who reveal the secret world of teenage lobbying. Brionna Dulay, Saachi Sharma, Cole Cochrane, and Anna Xies all volunteer for Citizens’ Climate Lobby. We asked them, Are lobbyists evil?

Brionna Dulay is a high school senior in Washington State, who discovered a passion for climate advocacy after she was an eyewitness to severe flooding in her community. As a Punjabi-American, Brionna recognized the lack of her community’s representation in climate advocacy and climate change's disproportionate effects on minority communities. This has pushed Brionna to speak to US senators and representatives along with local, regional, and state members of congress.

Saachi Sharma, also from Washington State, has been involved with Citizens’ Climate Lobby since middle school, and she is now a high school junior. She believes that the work done by today's youth helps make the world a better place, and says, “There's really no age to when you can start being more climate-conscious”.

Cole Cochrane started his advocacy at age 11 as a volunteer on campaigns for local candidates. Cole is now a senior in high school and has co-founded a nonprofit organization called Maine Youth Action. He serves as the Policy Director. Maine Youth Action aims to empower youth in politics and have their voice heard in critical areas like climate action.

Anna Xies lived in China till she was 11 and is now a senior in high school in Washington State. Anna is the statewide leader of Citizens’ Climate Lobby Youth and previously worked on team recruitment. Anna was struck by the positive feedback from new team members, who told her that CCL has changed their lives and given them more confidence in their public speaking and in the future of our plant.

So are lobbyists evil? Anna says, “I don't think lobbying is inherently evil. I think when you get a lot of money involved with it, it gets a little bit corrupt at times”. Cole looks at lobbying as hands-on advocacy, he says protesting is “the mobilization of the masses and that's how you get the attention of the legislators, but who's going to carry that attention when the rallies and those protests start fading away?”.

We decided to call a professional lobbyist to find out more.

Ben Pendergrass has worked in Washington for over 14 years as a Congressional staff and a government relations professional. He is CCL’s Vice President of Government Affairs and works to advance the policy goals of CCL in Congress. Ben gave us the inside scoop on professional lobbying and had some advice for youth lobbyists. Ben suggests that “being informed, being polite, and really connecting the issues back to the state or district is always very important.”

Dig Deeper

Get involved with Citizens Climate Lobby Youth
Check out the work Cole and many others are doing at Maine Youth Action
Learn about the story of the youth climate movement in the book Movement Makers: How Young Activists Upended the Politics of Climate Change
A Baby Boomer and a Gen Zer Walk Into a Climate Action Meeting, what happens next?

Good News Story

CCR’s very own intern, Lila Powell, tells us about two young climate advocates' successes in sustainability. Franziska Trautmann and Max Steitz were students at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. While sipping wine in their backyard, Franziska and Max pondered the future of the glass bottle it came in, since NOLA doesn’t have a government-funded glass recycling program. Tune in to hear how they turned that into a happy ending for their whole community!

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In the quest to find common ground between Republicans and Democrats on climate solutions, communities of faith play an important role in bridging the partisan divide. The Evangelical Environmental Network, whose members are focused on caring for creation, is one of the organizations working in this advocacy space. This month, we hear from Rev. Mitch Hescox, President of EEN, about their efforts to educate and mobilize evangelical Christians to manifest a stable climate and a healthy, pollution-free world. Rev. Hescox, co-author of Caring for Creation: The Evangelical Guide To Climate Change and a Healthy Environment, serves as a member of the National Association of Evangelicals’ Board of Directors and EPA’s Clean Air Act Advisory Committee.

Join CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli for a training that reviews the technologies and incentives available to make our homes more electric and efficient, and the resources available from CCL to educate your friends and families and communities about these opportunities.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):(0:00) Intro and agenda(3:15) Why go electric?(5:15) The IRA and Your Home Electrification Bank Account(13:07) Heat pump space heating and water heating(19:06) Induction stoves(22:38) Home weatherization(26:54) Electric vehicles(35:22) Rooftop solar and batteries(38:49) EPA's Climate Pollution Reduction Grants

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/ira-homeowner-slides Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/528 Rewiring America IRA Calculator: https://cclusa.org/ira-calc

Join CCLers from around the country who will share their experiences in being involved with state and local campaigns to support clean energy permitting and siting projects. We'll discuss why local permitting of clean energy projects is critical to meet our emissions goals and help attendees become more aware of what you might encounter (+ / - ) if your team pursues something locally.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):(0:00) Intro & Agenda(2:32) Before You Get Started(5:22) Why is Local Permitting Important?(18:45) Examples of Advocacy Materials(31:24) State and County Level Considerations(44:07) John’s Experiences In Indiana

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/local-clean-permitting CCL Community Event Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/events/item/24/12057

In this month’s episode of Citizens’ Climate Radio, we feature two women so compelled by their experiences in the wilderness, they published books about their experiences.

Lilace Melin Guinard, is a poet and non-fiction writer. CCR host Peterson Toscano walks alongside Guinard in northern Pennsylvania’s Hill Creek State Park as the two discuss the unique experiences that women face alone in nature. As a young woman who was fed up by non-communicative boyfriends, Guinard sought out solace in wild spaces and places. Backpacking and solo-trips equipped her with autonomy and released her from the fear of the outdoors she was taught while growing up in suburbia in the 1980s.

In her memoir, When Everything Beyond the Walls Is Wild: Being a Woman Outdoors in America, Guinard explores the challenges and rewards of exploring wilderness alone. She writes to tell the stories of a regular person empowered by facing the risks of enjoying nature alone. This memoir provides accounts of her experiences alone, often accompanied by her dog, in remote wilderness.

She reflects on the ways culture socializes women to find safety indoors while overlooking the dangers women and girls can encounter in their own homes. She emphasizes that these cultural messages shape women as they participate in outdoor recreation. Guinard who has been a professor of creative writing, women’s studies and outdoor recreation leadership draws from her expansive knowledge of literature and encourages previously marginalized members of society to take advantage of the beauty of nature and the great outdoors.

Dig Deeper* Women Outdoors: a non-profit organization, dedicated to building a network for women curious about nature * 10 outdoor women's organizations you should know (exploreorigin.com) * The Case for Evidence-Based Outdoor Recreation Interventions for Girls: Helping Girls “Find Their Voice” in the Outdoors (pdf) Empirical evidence of the benefits of outdoor recreation on adolescent girls

“I’m rooting for us but i’m also rooting for the rest of nature” - Hila Ratzabi

We spotlight poet, writer, and editor Hila Ratzabi. In her recent book There are Still Woods Ratzabi writes both for herself as well as others who need to process the strong emotions around climate change. Her advice? Recognize there are ways to get involved. Beyond political actions she recognizes the importance of cultivating our creative sides.

Raised in the borough of Queens in New York City, Ratzabi has always written poetry to make sense of the world around her. Communion with nature has been a personal aspiration of hers since she was a young girl, and it has been a running motif in her body of work. However, it took living through Hurricane Sandy to shift her focus to the relationship between humans and climate change.

In this episode she reads and breaks down a selection from her book. In Willapa Bay Ratzabi recollects her time at an artist residency in the Western most point in Washington State, a space where she was able to have a spiritual connection with nature. With her senses heightened, she experienced captured the image of the tilted moon and the sounds of the wind blowing through the seagrass. Ratzabi practices gratitude for being a part of nature while simultaneously fretting over grasping onto Mothers Earth’s fleeting beauty as it slips away due to ongoing and impending threats of climate change.

Resilience Corner

Tamara Staton, CCL’s Education and Resilience Coordinator shares the fifth and final step to building resilience: Repeat

Get more tips and resources by visiting The Resiliency Hub.

Tamara wants you to remember, “You are strong, you are resilient, and you can make things happen.”

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Join CCL's Action and Endorsement Coordinator Sabrina Butcher for a training that provides some ideas to start the process of identifying and recruiting allies in our communities. Some of the best tools for convincing friends their voices make a difference and walks us through how to start inventorying your group and potential allies who can support CCL's efforts at the national level.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):(0:00) Intro & Agenda(2:40) Why Care About Grasstops?(6:10) Focusing Your Outreach(15:00) Important Resources(20:40) Lessons From The Hill(28:11) Putting It All Together

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/focusing-grasstops Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/273

Join CCL staff and volunteer leaders for a training that will unveil the updated Film Screening Guide resource and walk through how CCL chapters have used screenings to attract their community for discussions on climate and clean energy solutions.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):(0:00) Intro & Agenda(4:46) Setting up the Venue & Guests(8:55) Asian Pacific Action Team Example(12:34) Social Time, Actions, & Sharing Your Success!(16:39) CCL Michigan Chapter Experience(23:25) Fundraising Options(28:45) Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/277 Film Screening Resource: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/307 Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/film-screening-slides

In the realm of climate communication, social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram loom large as a means to reach people, especially younger people who are most concerned about the world they will inherit in the future. Joining this month's meeting is Doria Brown, a social media influencer known as The Earth Stewardess on TikTok (72,000 followers) and Instagram (22,500 followers). Doria is an environmental scientist and the youngest municipal energy manager in New Hampshire, working for the City of Nashua. Her social media posts focus on energy science, sustainability, and science communication. Doria will speak with us about how she reaches a wide audience with her short, creative videos.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Welcome & Opening
(1:46) Doria and Ashley: Social Media & Climate Advocacy
(15:10) Q&A Discussion
(27:00) CCL February Actions Overview
(31:03) Highlights from Citizens' Climate International
(38:30) June Conference Registration Details

February's Pre-Call video: https://vimeo.com/797509465 February Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet Register for the conference here: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/climate-change-conferences/summer/ Follow Doria at https://www.instagram.com/theearthstewardess https://www.tiktok.com/ @earthstewardess1747

Ahead of CCL's March 28-29 Conservative Conference (https://citizensclimatelobby.org/climate-change-conferences/conservative/) join Conservative Outreach Director Andrew Eyerly for a training that will provide ideas and resources for all members of CCL to recruit conservatives. Regardless of your political affiliation, the ideas in the training to engage with conservatives concerned about climate change that also may be interested in joining a supportive community in Citizens’ Climate Lobby.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):(0:00) Intro & Agenda(2:44) Background(9:11) Who To Reach Out To(15:34) Generating Conservative Interest(26:14) Having A Conversation(35:51) Putting It All Together

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/growing-conservative-membership Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/364

Join CCL's Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli for a training that will explore how Citizens’ Climate advocates for an array of policies, including carbon pricing, that are effective in reducing net emissions and building bridges both in Congress and in our communities. Citizens’ Climate’s mission is to create the political will for a livable world, and we won’t stop working until we have a healthy and stable climate.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):(0:00) Intro & Agenda(3:33) Carbon Pricing(8:52) Clean Energy Permitting Reform(19:52) Building Electrification & Efficiency(26:36) Healthy Forests(36:47) Putting It All Together

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/policy-agenda-cvt CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/495

In this webinar, CCL Braver Angels Action Team co-chairs, Beth Malow and Bruce Morlan, along with Leadership Team member Arlene JM Grant, will highlight a national organization, Braver Angels, that is dedicated to healing our political divisions. The training will review how Braver Angels’ techniques and skills can serve our organization’s mission of bipartisan solutions to climate change. A research article summarizing one of the Braver Angels/Citizens' Climate Lobby workshops will be highlighted and participants will be provided with actionable opportunities for their local groups.

Join Braver Angels here: https://braverangels.org/

Join the CCL Braver Angels Action Team here: http://cclusa.org/BAactionteam Register for our next BA/CCL Depolarizing Within Workshop on Sunday afternoon, January 29, 2023 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/braver-angels-depolarizing-within-communications-workshop-tickets-465366051387

Read the Research Article on our Bridging the Divide on Climate Solutions workshop here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joclim.2022.100177

Watch the Connecting During Lobbying Meetings Video here: https://vimeo.com/771224806

Join CCI Executive Director Joe Robertson and fellow staff for an update on what took place in Egypt and Citizens' Climate International's role in the ongoing negotiations.

Join CCL Research Coordinator Jonathan Marshall for an advanced training about Building Electrification & Efficiency (as part of CCL's policy agenda) reviews the need to electrify and weatherize American buildings, why it’s important and answers frequently asked questions on the topic. Please also see our Introductory Training on this topic.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):(0:00) Intro & Agenda(3:44) What does “Building Electrification and Efficiency” (BE&E) mean?(5:22) Why is it important for climate policy?(13:15) How can it save building owners money?(20:02) What policies support BE&E?(25:11) How will CCL engage?

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/advanced-electricity-slides CCL's Policy Agenda: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/495 Introductory Training: http://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/514

Connecting with a member of Congress or their staff in the local district is an essential element to building relationships with Congress. Join CCL Senior Director of Government Affairs Jennifer Tyler and CCL's Legislative & Constituent Engagement Manager Kesten Bozinovic for a training that walks through the process of planning and setting up a successful activity with your member of Congress back home in your community.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):(0:00) Intro & Agenda(2:14) Legislative Strategy for Spring (10:30) Planning the Activity(16:46) Examples of Activities(26:27) Scheduling the Activity(38:54) After the Activity(42:12) Conclusion

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/spring-activities-2023 In-District Lobbying Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/267

As climate advocates, we need to articulate what it is we are fighting for. What is the world we want to create? Engaging our imagination is essential to stirring up the kind of hope and excitement that inspires others to action.

In this episode of Citizens’ Climate Radio, three guests join us to help unleash our imagination potential: Hannah Pickard from the National Network of Ocean and Climate Change Interpretation; Dr. Natasha DeJarnett, a leader in environmental health research and board member of Citizens’ Climate Education and Physicians for Social Responsibility; and Sean Dague, a software engineer by day, a CCL group leader, and an En-ROADS Climate Simulation tool ambassador.

These three guests conduct a thought experiment: Can you imagine a world without fossil fuels? What will it look, smell, sound, and feel like?

You will also hear three new voices who have joined the Citizens Climate Radio team. Ruth Abraham, Lila Powell, and Zach Torpie are each recent college graduates. They share their reactions and responses to what Sean and Hannah have to say about engaging our imaginations in our climate change work.

You can imagine this, too! Share your answers with host Peterson Toscano. Leave a voicemail at 518.595.9414. (+1 if calling from outside the USA.) You can email your answers to radio @ citizensclimate.org

Dig Deeper* Video of Sean Dague’s Thought Exercise: Imagine a World without Fossil Fuels * Hannah Pickard CCL International Call March 2020 * Peterson Toscano’s Citizens Climate Virtual Conference Breakout Session: Telling a New Kind of Climate Story * Citizens Climate Radio Ep 39 Envisioning and Communicating Climate Success * Climate Change and the Imagination by Kathryn Yusoff and Jennifer Garbrys (PDF) * Imagining a world without fossil fuels | BBC Ideas. Study Guide.

Resilience Corner

Once we are able to notice, accept and get help where we need it, we are more able to take action in ways that support our well-being. Which brings us to our focus today on the next step: Practice.

Tamara Staton is the Education and Resilience Coordinator for Citizens Climate Education, and in this installment of the Resilience Corner she helps us to ask for the help we need.

Get more tips and resources by visiting The Resiliency Hub.

Women in the Wild

If you are a woman who has spent time alone camping, hiking, or in nature, the Citizens Climate Radio team would like to hear from you. What was that experience like? What insights and advice do you have for women who want to explore natural places alone? If you have something to say, email us radio @ citizensclimate.org.

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Join us for CCL's Big Tent Climate Talks, an engaging conversation that spotlights leaders in the climate community outside of CCL doing important work in building coalitions around effective climate solutions.

Our January 2023 event features a conversation with Kyle Kammien, CCL Senior Business Relations Representative and Rewiring America's Senior Advisor Dr. Luis Aguirre-Torres

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 talk to a wide variety of climate leaders outside of CCL to learn more about how we can all work better together.

These talks will take place quarterly for 40-45 minutes on the last Thursday of the month at 3:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm PT.Register For Next Quarter’s Episode: https://cclusa.org/bigtent

Join CCL: https://citizensclimatelobby.org More about Rewiring America: https://rewiringamerica.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewiringamerica + https://twitter.com/citizensclimate

What will it take to keep global warming below dangerous thresholds? Thanks to Andrew Jones and his team at Climate Interactive, we have answers to that question. They developed the climate simulators, C-ROADS and En-ROADS, that make it easy for users to see how combinations of various solutions will affect global temperatures. As Citizens' Climate Lobby explores legislation to address climate change, these simulators can show us how to get the biggest bang for our buck. (Spoiler alert: Pricing carbon has the greatest impact.)

In addition to being the director and co-founder of Climate Interactive, Andrew has worked at the Rocky Mountain Institute and Sustainability Institute. He currently teaches system dynamics at MIT Sloan and the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

In this episode we look at climate stories that reveal the impacts of climate solutions. This is a harder story to tell because many of the best solutions are still on the table. In fact, you are working hard to get lawmakers and community leaders to take these solutions seriously and put them into practice. In 25 or 50 years we will be able to tell many stories about the beneficial impacts these solutions will have. But we need to tell these stories today.

There are three different types of Climate Solution Impact stories you can tell.

The Current Solution Success Story
The Future Solution Success Story
The Solution Motivation Story

For examples of Current Climate Change Solution Success Stories, we hear from Dr. Anthony Leiserowitz and Yale Climate Connections.

A new solar-powered car designed to travel up to 40 miles on sunshine alone: That’s enough to cover many people’s daily commutes.
Eight states, 30 cities team up to reduce flooding threat along the Mississippi: They’ve partnered with Ducks Unlimited to restore more than 60 wetlands that will hold floodwaters during storms.

To hear and read more of these stories visit Yale Climate Connections.

The Future Climate Change Solution Success Story

This type of story relies on our efforts to envision and imagine the world filled with the solutions we advocate. We want to paint a picture of a future worth pursuing. When we succeed, we create a yearning in others for this better world. For examples of these, head over to the Clifi Imaginarium. Allison Whitaker tells us about the ways they take seemingly dry information about solutions, and turn them into compelling stories. Check out With Many Roots to read these Cli-fi solution stories and to learn about the free monthly Introduction to Climate Fiction on-line workshops.

The Climate Change Solution Motivation Story

This story reveals why I am motivated to do the climate work I am doing. The story itself may not seem to have anything to do with climate change. Still this story goes right to the heart of my work. I will tell you one of my climate solution motivation stories.

Citizens Climate Radio host, Peterson Toscano, shares one of his motivation stories, and shows us how to then pivot to climate change solutions and specific meaningful action.

What you will learn in this episode

We can tell effective climate stories. There are two types of climate change stories.

The climate change impact story--A story that reveals the dangers climate-changed induced extreme weather and other impacts have on our lives and the world.
The second are the climate solution stories. We covered three different climate solutions stories.
1. The Current Climate Change Solution Success Story. This might be a story about a breakthrough in technology, a new important person or group who is on board in pursuing climate change solutions, or it can be about a solution that has been put into action.
2. The Future Climate Change Success Story. This one requires your imagination to envision what the future will look like with solutions in place. This is a form of clifi, or climate fiction.
3. And finally the Climate Change Solution Motivation Story. This story reveals why you are so passionate about a particular climate change solution.

Once you tell a compelling story about your motivation, the future, or climate impact, you can then do the Climate Change Pivot. Connect your story to the solution you are pursuing.

But don’t leave them with just a pivot. Provide your listener with a specific, meaningful, and achievable next step. It might be as simple as asking, “Do you want to get together over coffee sometime next week to talk more about this?”

Do you want to learn more about climate storytelling and get some experience in a group?

Join Peterson for a free on-line storytelling workshop January 17th 2023 8:00 PM Eastern. He will share activities and insights, and he will give feedback to participants about their stories. You will walk away with fresh inspiration in telling your compelling climate stories. It will be fun and informative. Click here to register for the training.

The Art HouseAlan Gratz has written nearly 20 books for young adults including PRISONER B-3087, about World War Two holocaust survivor and Refugee, which weaves togethers stories of three children from three countries escaping their countries in search of a new home. In his latest book, Two Degrees, Alan takes on climate change.

He tells us about the challenges he had to overcome in writing about climate change, and how this book was much harder to write than his previous ones. He also gives us a reading from the book.

13-year-old Juno gives a review of Two Degrees.

Resilience Corner

Tamara Staton is the Education and Resilience Coordinator for Citizens Climate Education, and in this installment of the Resilience Corner she helps us to ask for the help we need.

Get more tips and resources by visiting The Resiliency Hub.

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Join CCL's Vice President for Organizational Strategy Tony Sirna for a training that provides an overview of Building Electrification and Efficiency, one part of CCL's policy agenda, why this is an important policy area for addressing climate change and what types of policies CCL supports.

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/building-electrification-slides CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/building-electrification

Join CCL Research Coordinator Jonathan Marshall for a training that explores what carbon pricing - the flagship element of CCL’s policy agenda - is, why it's an important policy area for addressing climate change and what types of policies CCL supports.

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/intro-carbon-pricing CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/carbon-pricing

Join CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli for a training that provides an overview to explain why Healthy Forests is an important policy area for addressing climate change and what types of policies CCL supports within our policy agenda.

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/healthy-forest-slides CCL Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/healthy-forests

In this seminar, CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli will review the content of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, how it can help a variety of different communities, and how it relates to clean energy permitting reform. Then, Dane County, Wisconsin Office of Energy & Climate Change Director Kathy Kuntz will share how states, cities, and other local municipalities can take advantage of the programs in the IRA. Some of these programs include tax credits and rebates, and how the IRA has the potential to transform the efforts of local governments. Be sure to bring your questions!

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/ira-dec-22 and https://drive.google.com/file/d/1psMAoo4-rbUbC9Z6QEMzBToFql5BfYMX/view?usp=sharing CCL Community Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/inflation-reduction-act

Join ClearPath and ClearPath Action CEO Rich Powell for a comprehensive look at conservative climate action pillars that make the energy sector cleaner and more reliable, while making our economy stronger. Rich will also review messages that resonate with conservatives in order to communicate better and move the conversation forward in your community and with members of Congress.

ClearPath Action: https://clearpath.org/

For those who can’t attend our Climate Advocate Training live, we provide a pre-recorded version here. After attending CCL's informational session (cclusa.org/intro), this training is geared for new volunteers (and seasoned volunteers who want a refresher) to understand CCL's method and vision, and inspire you to find your role so you can hit the ground running.

In this webinar you will:

Learn the basics of becoming an effective climate advocateReview the structure, mission, and purpose of CCLLearn how to build constructive relationships with elected representatives with a simulated lobby meetingReview CCL’s methodology of creating political willPractice how to appeal to the best in others and build common groundReview the details and further resources to understand how CCL is helping ensure strong climate legislation passes in the final months of the 117th Congress.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):(0:00) Intro & Agenda(4:04) CCL’s Values, Organization & Structure(18:15) Building Common Ground & Savor vs. Savor Activity(39:49) How to Create Political Will & Five Levers of Political Will(53:11) CCL's Policy Focus(1:04:53) Motivational Interviewing Practice & Preparing For Your Lobby Meeting(1:21:21) Regroup & Closing Thoughts

Slides & Notes/Transcript: http://cclusa.org/advocate-slides Connect with your local chapter and explore CCL Community: https://community.citizensclimate.org/chapters Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/citizensclimatelobby and Twitter: https://twitter.com/citizensclimate/

More About The Speakers:Solemi Hernandez is the Southeast Regional Coordinator covering Florida, Alabama, and Georgia. She is currently enrolled as a Political Science student at Florida Gulf Coast University. She has been a grassroots activist and community organizer for many years in Florida. Prior to CCL, she worked as the co-host of a Spanish language TV talk show based in Southwest Florida. While at this position she had the opportunity to research and conduct in-depth personal interviews with political candidates and politicians. She has been volunteering with a number of organizations advocating in Tallahassee for the environment and the Everglades restoration.

As Education & Engagement Senior Director Brett strives to develop learning pathways that create the most empowered, informed citizen lobbyists possible. Brett began his career in northern MN as a wilderness program director & instructor for several outdoor education non-profits. Connecting civic engagement with democratic participation & issues-based advocacy, Brett has a PhD in Public Policy/Political Economy, & taught undergraduate policy courses, secondary social studies, & campus sustainability.

This workshop will support participants in gaining a deeper understanding of their role in diversity and inclusion efforts and cultivating chapter culture. Participants will also acquire the necessary knowledge and communication tools to actively build and foster diverse, inclusive communities within their chapters and communities at large. This workshop will be led by CCL National Chapter Development Intern Danielle Whyte, and CCL Diversity & Inclusion Director Karina Ramírez.

More about CCL's DEI Work: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/about-ccl/diversity-equity-inclusion/

Member of Congress Remarks from:Sen. Tina Smith, U.S. Senator, (D-MN)https://www.smith.senate.gov/ Rep. Paul Tonko, U.S. House Representative, (D-NY20)https://tonko.house.gov/

Featuring Giovanna SantoGroup Co-Leader, CCL Broward County ChapterFor Full Transcript of Gigi's Speech: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/blog/volunteer-keynote-gigi-santo-december-2022-conference/

Put CCL’s policy agenda to work for you and your chapter. These policies offer new opportunities for you to engage chapter volunteers, reach the public, and find new partners and allies. CCL staff will cover chapter organization, grasstops engagement, community outreach and tabling materials, and local partnerships.

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/putting-it-into-action CCL Community Tabling Resources: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/521 Take Action Worksheet: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/387

Sabrina ButcherCCL Action and Endorsement Coordinator

Brett Cease, PhDCCL Senior Director of Volunteer Education and Engagement

Elizabeth DellCCL Great Lakes Regional Co-Coordinator

T. Todd Elvins, PhDCCL National Actions Director

Solemi HernandezCCL Southeast Regional Coordinator

More trees? Yes please. America's forests are special places that are cherished by our communities, and they are already hard at work pulling carbon out of the air. Joel Pannell, VP of Urban Forest Policy for American Forests and CCL’s Jamari Hartley will discuss how we can protect our existing forests and plant new trees to maximize their climate benefits through local engagement, partnerships, and national legislation.

American Forests Website: https://www.americanforests.org/our-programs/ Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/forest-slides-22 CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/healthy-forests

We’ve got a split Congress next year. What does that mean for CCL legislative strategy? Join CCL’s DC team, Ben Pendergrass, VP of Government Affairs and Jenn Tyler, Senior Director of Government Affairs for their take on the Congress makeup, what kind of policies we’ll see coming out of the new Congress, and how climate advocates can keep moving bipartisan climate solutions forward with their Member of Congress.

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/leg-updates-dec-22 Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/lobbying-strategy

Madeleine Para, Executive Director, CCL/CCEJoin CCL: https://cclusa.org/join For the full transcript of Madeleine's remarks see: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/news/ccl-rolls-out-expanded-policy-agenda-at-december-virtual-conference/

Today, nearly ¾ of America’s buildings use fossil fuels for heating or cooking. How can we upgrade them to be more efficient and to run on electricity? Ari Matusiak, CEO of Rewiring America, and Tony Sirna, CCL VP of Organizational Strategy, discuss how local communities hold the keys to building electrification and efficiency. Ari and Tony will also provide advice on how to encourage local elected officials and residents to take advantage of rebates and incentives for electrification and efficiency.

Helpful links: Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/electrification-slides CCL Community Training Topic: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/building-electrification Rewiring America Website: https://www.rewiringamerica.org/ Rewiring America's IRA Calculator: https://cclusa.org/ira-calc

Join Dana Nuccitelli, Research Coordinator, CCL/CCE, to learn about the science behind CCL’s 2023 policy agenda. How will CCL’s policies help the US get to 50% emissions reductions by 2030 and to net zero by 2050? And what are the legislative opportunities next year? Dana will give an overview of carbon pricing, clean energy permitting reform, building electrification and efficiency, and healthy forests.

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/policy-agenda-slides CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/495

As CCL expands our policy agenda, it opens up the possibilities for our chapters to do more work with local and state-level climate groups and policymakers. For instance chapters might work to promote urban forests by planting trees with a local community organization or might support building electrification and efficiency by lobbying the city council to electrify municipal buildings. Join CCL's Solemi Hernandez (Southeast Regional Coordinator) and Steffanie Munguía (Student Engagement Manager) for a discussion around how you can jump into getting started with local partnership ideas.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):(0:00) Intro & Agenda(3:26) The Importance of Service(5:54) Doing Your Research(12:54) Local Examples & Ideas(23:35) Five Phases For Tree Planting Planning(30:22) Next Step Ideas

Presentation Slides:https://cclusa.org/local-partnership-slides CCL's Policy Agenda Forums: https://community.citizensclimate.org/discuss/viewcategory/1952 CCL Training Event page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/events/item/24/11412

Reducing methane emissions will be one of the keys to staying within the 1.5 C warming threshold. To learn what steps are being taken to lower those emissions, this month's speaker is Marcelo Mena, CEO of Global Methane Hub, a philanthropic alliance to support methane emissions reduction efforts around the world. Mena previously served as Minister of the Environment of Chile and has extensive experience as a scientist, activist, former professor and policymaker. In his role as Minister of Environment, he spearheaded multiple international environmental initiatives including helping craft a landmark agreement to phase out coal power generation. On this month's call, he will offer his perspective on the recently convened COP27 climate conference.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Celebrations & Opening

(6:42) Marcelo Mena with Q&A

(23:20) Legislative Update

(32:24) December Updates & Actions

(46:29) Highlight from December Conference

December’s Pre-Call video: https://vimeo.com/779751639

December Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet

December’s Monthly Meeting Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dWZEfqQoGQv741hxmjTCga-FHGCGMNRs/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107460872575332149550&rtpof=true&sd=true

Global Methane Hub: https://globalmethanehub.org/

Ask your House Rep to co-sponsor the RISEE ACT: https://cclusa.org/write-risee

Make a charitable donation to our work: https://cclusa.org/donate

At CCL's December Conference, we unveiled CCL's Policy Agenda and now it’s time to select the policies that your chapter will focus on (we don’t expect you to work on all of the policies) and decide how you will take action. Join CCL's National Action Director Todd Elvins for a training on how to take action with your chapter using CCL's Take Action worksheet to guide a chapter discussion to determine which policies are most relevant to your team and then use the ”Take Action Worksheet” to plan your next steps. Then, CCL Director of Membership Field Development Elli Sparks will help you find roles for new leadership in your chapter by reviewing the new Volunteer Opportunities Role Descriptions resource as well as the Volunteer Opportunities Email Templates

Skip ahead to the following section(s):(0:00) Intro & Agenda(2:23) CCL's Policy Agenda(3:50)Using CCL's Take Action Worksheet(11:24) Using Volunteer Opportunities Role Descriptions & Email Templates

Presentation Slides: Presentation Slides:http://cclusa.org/chapter-action-slides

Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/384

Resource Pages: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/387 https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/524

Join Susan Adams, CCL Regional Coordinator for a training designed for those who wish to learn more about leading a lobby meeting with a member of Congress or staff. In this training, we'll review the role of a lobby team leader, how they assign team roles, coordinate practice times and how to handle other special situations. This training is Part IV in the “Working With Congress” training series, designed to help our more experienced volunteers and citizen lobbyists get ready for our December lobbying meetings.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):(0:00) Intro & Agenda(2:30) The Importance of Leads(11:25) Advance Planning(22:21) Meeting Planning Suggestions(29:41) Additional Leadership Considerations(39:45) Final Considerations

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/lobbylead CCL Training Page:https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/working-with-congress/lobbying-401

In this episode of Citizens Climate Radio we will consider stories that focus on the impacts of climate change. These include incidents of extreme weather, and stories of changes you have witnessed over time and the ways these changes affect you and everything and everyone you love. Plus you will hear one climate solution story from the future.

Most importantly, you will hear an example of “the climate story pivot.” The pivot happens when you jump off of your story into the climate solution you are proposing.

An extreme weather story by Dr. Natasha DeJarnett

Dr. DeJarnett is an assistant professor in the Christina Lee Brown Environment Institute at the University of Louisville Division of Environmental Medicine. She researches the health impacts of extreme heat exposure and environmental health disparities. If you ever heard one of Dr. DeJarnett’s presentations, you know she is excellent at sharing data and highlighting the many ways we can protect our loved ones and communities. She is also a powerful storyteller. For this episode she tells us a dramatic story from when she was 12 years old.

Poems about parenting and climate change by Lilace Mellin Guinard.

As a parent, Lilace Mellin Guinard weaves in emotions that may be familiar to some listeners. For The BTS Center in Portland, Maine, Lilace led a poetry workshop for climate change leaders. She recorded readings of her poetry, and Citizens Climate Radio host Peterson Toscano added music and sound effects. You will hear Lilace read two poems, “After the Magi Depart'' and “Evergreen.” For people in North America who enjoy winter weather and feel a pang about the warming of warming winters, Lilace expresses both grief and determination. Each poem is a mini story of moments in the life of a parent and children. More importantly Lilace tells the deeper emotional stories many of us quietly experience.

A story from the future by Allison Whitaker

Peterson collaborated with Allison Whitaker, one of the facilitators of the Intro to Climate Fiction Workshop offered by With Many Roots. She wrote a story immersed in a solution. Together they created a radio drama version of her story Forest at the End of the Lane. This story was inspired by a climate solution known as tree intercropping. According to Project Drawdown, tree intercropping is “a suite of agroforestry systems that deliberately grow trees together with annual crops in a given area at the same time. This solution replaces conventional annual crop production on degraded cropland.” Special Thanks to The Wildlife Conservation Research Unit for the awesome badger sounds. You can read more future solution stories like Allisons’ over at the Cli-Fi Imaginarium.

What you will learn in this episode: We can tell effective climate stories. 1. The most common story is the climate change impact story--A story that reveals the dangers of climate change induced extreme weather and other impacts on our lives and the world. Make your story compelling with specific details and emotions. 2. Once you tell your story, switch to the climate change pivot. This is when you connect your story to the climate work you are doing or a particular solution you are pursuing. 3. Finally, give them something to do. Suggest a meaningful and achievable next step.

Next month we will do a deep dive into another type of climate change story--a story that reveals the impacts of climate change solutions.

Do you want to learn more about climate storytelling and get some experience in a group?

Join Peterson for a free on-line storytelling workshop January 17th 2023 8:00 PM Eastern. He will share activities and insights, and he will give feedback to participants about their stories. You will walk away with fresh inspiration in telling your compelling climate stories. It will be fun and informative. Click here to register for the training.

Resilience Corner

Tamara Staton is the Education and Resilience Coordinator for Citizens Climate Education, and in this installment of the Resilience Corner she has us accepting what we need.

There are two aspects of acceptance that can help us deepen our resilience.

The first one involves making space and allowing for our thoughts, feelings and needs. Because, when it comes right down to it, what you need is what you need.
The second part of acceptance involves a willingness to see our surroundings and circumstances exactly as they are in the moment. Acceptance in this way, free from judgment, allows us to focus our energy and attention on what matters most

Next month Tamara will take a closer look at asking for help. Get more tips and resources by visiting The Resiliency Hub.

Good News Report

Our good news story comes from Brad Johnson and John Price Kepner from Hill Heat. In addition to voting candidates in and out of office, during the US midterm elections, voters weighed in on climate change related ballot measures. While not all of these ballot measures passed, there were many successes. Learn more at Hill Heat.

If you have Good News to share, email radio @ citizensclimate.org

We always welcome your thoughts, questions, suggestions, and recommendations for the show. Leave a message on our listener voicemail line: (619) 512-9646. +1 if calling from outside the USA that number again. (619) 512-9646.

If you are a woman who has spent time alone camping, hiking, or in nature, I’d like to hear from you. What was that experience like? What insights and advice do you have for women who want to explore natural places alone? Leave a message on the voicemail line or email Peterson.

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This advanced training reviews the need to ease bureaucratic barriers that slow down new clean energy infrastructure such as electric transmission lines, wind and solar farms, energy storage and other renewables.

Skip ahead to following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:18) Why is this important and what is permitting? (6:01) What’s the challenge? (9:31) Potential environmental benefits from fixing it (20:05) What solutions does CCL support? Q&A Discussion (https://vimeo.com/772672127)

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/permitting-reform-slides CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/512

This training covers one part of CCL’s policy agenda, Clean Energy Permitting Reform. It provides an overview why this is an important policy area for addressing climate change, and what types of policies CCL supports.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & agenda (1:42) Why is this important? (2:58) Addressing concerns (4:44) How CCL will engage

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/permitting-reform-intro CCL Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/513

How do you empower citizens to effectively engage with their government to solve big problems? We talk this month to the person who literally wrote the book on this topic, Sam Daley-Harris. He's the founder and CEO of Civic Courage, and he'll share some of the successes he's seen with the organizations he's coached. One of those is Citizens' Climate Lobby. In 1980, Sam founded RESULTS, a grassroots advocacy organization working to end hunger and poverty. He is the author of Reclaiming Our Democracy: Healing the Break Between People and Government, which tells the stories of life-changing moments people had in discovering their power to make a difference. In the aftermath of the midterm elections, Sam will also explore the lessons we can apply to our climate advocacy.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (3:33) Sam's Presentation (15:42) Q&A Discussion (27:12) Government Affairs Update w/ Jenn Tyler (20:44) November Actions & Updates

November Pre-Call video: https://vimeo.com/770063939 Civic Courage: https://civiccourage.org/ Register for December Conference: https://cclusa.org/fallconference Sam's Slides: http://cclusa.org/sam-daley-harris-slides November Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet

Join CCL's Vice President for Government Affairs Ben Pendergrass and Senior Director of Government Affairs Jennifer Tyler for a training that will review the updates and context for CCL's Fall 2022 Primary and Supporting Asks, as well as guidance for lobby teams as they plan their online meetings. This is a recommended training for any CCL volunteer planning on being a part of their group's December 2022 Lobby Meeting (as well as the previous month's- Lobby Training #1 - CCL's Legislative Plan: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/459 )

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:05) Where We’ve Been (Since June) (5:17) The Election (10:44) What About A Carbon Price? (12:55) Opportunity for the Lame Duck (18:35) Recommended Primary Asks (26:08) More Information On Supporting Asks (39:15) Communications Practice Video & Wrap-up Additional Q&A Video: https://vimeo.com/769949731/83c2915702

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/fall-ask-slides Primary Ask Resource: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/237 Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/185

Join Danielle Whyte, CCL National Chapter Development Intern, for a training that reviews the foundations and building blocks for a CCL chapter culture that is healthy and inclusive. Danielle will review how to foster healthy and inclusive chapter environments, cultivate chapter cultures that keep volunteers of all backgrounds engaged, as well as how to conduct equitable outreach during your chapter's events.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (3:51) What is Outreach, Onboarding, Engagement and DEI? (10:13) The "You" in Outreach (16:34) Nurturing Relationships (25:18) Onboarding & Engagement (32:20) Chapter Development Resources

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/diverse-equitable-outreach Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/458

As individuals, a growing majority of Americans feel urgent about the seriousness of climate change and the importance of taking more action. And yet, there is an ongoing perception gap between how strongly we might feel internally and how much we perceive those around us externally actually care. If we don't see others talking about this issue and taking action, we assume that other people don’t care.

Join this CCL training to hear from CCL staff and volunteers on what and how each of us can break the spiral of silence in our own lives and empower our fellow community members to live into CCL's mission of experiencing individual breakthroughs in the exercise of our personal and political power.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (3:36) Yale’s Six Americas (8:58) CCL’s Internal Research (20:55) Having Climate Conversations (27:57) Examples of Empowerment

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/empowering-in-climate-advocacy CCL Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/117

Julio Victor Cochoy Alva grew up in Guatemala and speaks about his mountain village with great affection. It is a place of beauty. It also continues to be a site of deep trauma. In fact, you will hear details about the war Julio witnessed as a boy. These mountainous communities were often hidden away. Many times you could only reach them through narrow mountain trails on horseback. As a result, Julio was shielded from a major conflict happening in Guatemala. A Civil war broke out in 1960 five years before he was born.

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Julio talks about the impacts the Guatemalan Civil had on indigenous people, the land, and communities. Today he is a witness to the impacts of climate change. He talks about the ways these impacts are similar and how they are different. He raises important questions. When it comes to Climate Change, who is the enemy? Who do we resist? How do we make peace and pursue justice?

10 years ago, Julio and his partner Doris Kizinna began World Pilgrim Global Education. Though the Covid-19 Pandemic interrupted tours to Guatemala, they will resume in February 2023. Learn how individuals, families and groups can visit Julio’s village.

The Art House

Originally from Sweden Anne Therese Gennari came to New York City to speak up about the issues that moved her. First step, become a model. She quickly learned the model agencies wanted her to keep her mouth shut. She was there to represent the brand, not speak her truth.

From a young age Anne Therese Gennari felt connected to the natural world. She carried this passion for sustainability and caring for the planet into her adulthood. She realized if she wanted to speak out as a model, she needed to create a new kind of model agency, one that makes room for models with a message..

Anne Therese talks about challenges facing social media influencers and gives practical tips on being authentic and true to yourself. She also produces the Climate Optimist newsletter. She agreed to read an excerpt from her upcoming book, The Climate Optimist--How to shift the narrative on climate change and find the courage to choose change.

NEW Resilience Corner

Tamara Staton is the Education and Resilience Coordinator for Citizens Climate Education, and in this installment of the Resilience Corner she has us consider what we need.

What you need and want is exactly that - at least for right now. While there’s nothing wrong with wanting or even trying to change those needs and wants, you’re likely not going to get very far in this moment when what you actually need is acceptance.

Next month Tamara will take a closer look at asking for help. Get more tips and resources by visiting The Resiliency Hub.

Good News Report

Our good news story is about a billionaire who is giving his billions to help take on climate change. The Good News Network reports, Patagonia Gives Away Its Entire $3 Billion Worth To Fight Climate Change. Watch a clip on YouTube from The Daily Show about this incredible good news.

If you have Good News to share, email radio @ citizensclimate.org

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Ever wanted to find out what other CCL volunteers have done to build new chapters in their state and region? If you’re interested in helping expand CCL’s presence into new areas and every Congressional district then this training is for you! Learn what other CCL volunteers have done to set up climate change oriented tours throughout their area of the region to expand CCL’s presence into every Congressional district.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (4:11) Step 1: Overview/ Getting Started (6:54) CCL Utah Tour 2022 (10:55) Step 2. Find Volunteers (13:10) CCL TN/KY Tour 2022 (18:02) Step 3. Schedule Events (19:32) Step 4. Budget (21:08) Step 5. Promote (23:09) CCL ND Tour 2022 (26:52) Step 6. Get Out There! (30:01) CCL MS Tour 2022 (33:27) Step 7. Follow-up & Conclusion

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/state-tour-slides CCL Community Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/149

Join CCL's Government Affairs team to participate in strategizing for the upcoming December lobby meetings and get more information on the meeting asks. Today's training will segment strategy breakouts by (1) House Democrats, (2) House Republicans, (3) Senate Democrats, and (4) Senate Republicans.

This is the first of two recommended trainings for any CCL volunteer planning on being a part of their group's December 2022 Lobby Meeting (as well as the next month's - Lobby Training #2 - CCL's 2022 Primary & Supporting Asks).

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:43) Legislative Update (8:38) Senate Democrats (16:27) Senate Republicans (27:48) House Democrats (37:27) House Republicans

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/dec-22-lobby-training

As we work to bring more Republican members of Congress to the table on climate solutions, enrolling more conservative constituents will be key in our advocacy efforts. For guidance on outreach to conservatives on the climate issue, we turn this month to Stephen Perkins and Quill Robinson from the American Conservation Coalition, a nonprofit dedicated to mobilizing young people around environmental action through common-sense, market-based, and limited-government ideals. Stephen is ACC's Vice President of Grassroots Strategy. Before joining ACC, he was a partner in a conservative digital marketing agency. Quill is Vice President of Government Affairs, developing ACC's policy priorities and leading advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill. He has been published in The Hill and The Washington Examiner.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Intro & Agenda

(1:31) Quill & Stephen's Presentation

(15:48) Q&A Discussion

(27:59) October Actions & Updates

October's Pre-Call video: https://vimeo.com/758113393

The Climate Commitment: https://www.theclimatecommitment.com/

American Conservation Coalition: https://www.acc.eco/

Quill & Stephen's Presentation Slides: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFG-vj88AI/T5uEJemxS9_80Tki06wbRw/view?utm_content=DAFG-vj88AI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer

CCL Hosts Bipartisan Debate in Utah: https://vimeo.com/758090509

October Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet

Join CCL Research Coordinator Rick Knight, for an updated training that explores the various ways that a methane charge (fee) as part of the Inflation Reduction Act will be designed and implemented as well as the predicted impact it will have on emission reductions and future carbon pricing policy.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:56) Methane’s role in climate change (6:51) Where it comes from (10:35) U.S. methane regulations (23:24) The IRA methane fee (32:11) How it fits in our advocacy

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/methane-fee-slides

Our September event features a conversation with Bill McKibben, Founder Th!rd Act, well-known author, educator, and environmental leader and CCL's Kyle Kammien, Senior Business Relations Representative.

Join us for Big Tent Climate Talks, an engaging 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 talk to a wide variety of climate leaders outside of CCL to learn more about how we can all work better together.

Join CCL: https://citizensclimatelobby.org Join Th!rd Act: https://thirdact.org Bill’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/billmckibben Bill's Substack - The Crucial Years: https://billmckibben.substack.com Register For Next Quarter’s Episode: https://cclusa.org/bigtent

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Inro & Agenda (2:40) Bill's Backstory (9:20) How Did Th!rd Act Start? (20:12) How CCL and Th!rd Act can be in movement together? (24:57) What are Some of the Next Climate Priorities (34:07) Audience Questions

Our September event features a conversation with Bill McKibben, Founder Th!rd Act, well-known author, educator, and environmental leader and CCL's Kyle Kammien, Senior Business Relations Representative.

Join us for Big Tent Climate Talks, an engaging 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 talk to a wide variety of climate leaders outside of CCL to learn more about how we can all work better together.

Join CCL: https://citizensclimatelobby.org Join Th!rd Act: https://thirdact.org Bill’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/billmckibben Bill's Substack - The Crucial Years: https://billmckibben.substack.com Register For Next Quarter’s Episode: https://cclusa.org/bigtent

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Inro & Agenda (2:40) Bill's Backstory (9:20) How Did Th!rd Act Start? (20:12) How CCL and Th!rd Act can be in movement together? (24:57) What are Some of the Next Climate Priorities (34:07) Audience Questions

Have a question about climate science in general? Join Dr. Deepti Singh, Assistant Professor, School of the Environment, Washington State University Vancouver, and Dana Nuccitelli, CCL Research Coordinator and leader of Science Policy Network for CCL's quarterly Ask Me Anything with some of the most well-respected climate scientists in the country!

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (1:33) Dr. Singh's Presentation (32:54) AMA Questions

Dr. Singh's Website: https://deeptis47.github.io/ CCL's Nerd Corner: https://cclusa.org/nerd-corner CCL Community Climate Science Basics Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/climate-change-science/basics

Have a question about climate science in general? Join Dr. Deepti Singh, Assistant Professor, School of the Environment, Washington State University Vancouver, and Dana Nuccitelli, CCL Research Coordinator and leader of Science Policy Network for CCL's quarterly Ask Me Anything with some of the most well-respected climate scientists in the country!

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (1:33) Dr. Singh's Presentation (32:54) AMA Questions

Dr. Singh's Website: https://deeptis47.github.io/ CCL's Nerd Corner: https://cclusa.org/nerd-corner CCL Community Climate Science Basics Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/climate-change-science/basics

Join CCL Education & Resilience Coordinator and Greater Pacific Northwest Regional Co-Coordinator Tamara Staton for a training designed to help you engage people at the events you attend - to attract them to your table and heighten their interest, attention and ability to focus on what you have to share.

Join CCL Education & Resilience Coordinator and Greater Pacific Northwest Regional Co-Coordinator Tamara Staton for a training designed to help you engage people at the events you attend - to attract them to your table and heighten their interest, attention and ability to focus on what you have to share.

In today’s show we will talk about resiliency for you and me as individuals doing climate work. You will learn about ways you can prepare yourself for a variety of emotional, psychological, interpersonal, and even physical impacts you may experience as a climate worker.

Laureline Simon is the founder and executive director of One Resilient Earth, an international non-profit organization that designs transdisciplinary educational projects for communities impacted by climate change, youth and sustainability professionals, to respond to the climate and biodiversity crises through resilience, regeneration and transformation.To help meet the emotional needs of fellow climate workers, Laureline now hosts a weekly on-line gathering. The hour-long Climate Workers Circle takes place every Tuesday at 2:00 pm Eastern Time.

Laureline has worked on climate change mitigation and adaptation at the international level since 2006. She first supported women-led post-disaster reconstruction projects in rural India with the Indian NGO SEWA. She then worked on the identification and financing of large-scale climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation projects in South Asia with the French Development Agency, before leading a multi-year research program on adaptation to climate change in cities of sub-Saharan Africa.

At the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat, she coordinated activities related to knowledge management and stakeholder engagement on adaptation to climate change, helped set up the Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples’ platform, supported a task force on population displacements related to climate change, and coordinated Resilience Frontiers, a pioneering collective intelligence process on long-term resilience. Laureline studied international relations and development at Sciences Po, as well as Indian languages at INALCO in Paris.

The Art House

In the Art House American photographer and poet, Susan Currie tells us about a new book she wrote for fellow artists, especially when we feel stuck. In Super Flow she provides insights, practices, and practical advice on how to maintain a fresh, creative, sustainable artistic flow.

Susan Currie is a West Palm Beach-based poet with a camera. Her words and images have been widely exhibited and published. She met her muse some time ago when she discovered the ancient eight-limbed practice of yoga. Its way of life continues to inform and imprint the art she makes.Her new works of visual art are on exhibit in a number of private collections, and at Chase Edwards Contemporary in Bridgehampton, NY.

NEW Resilience Corner

Tamara Staton premieres the first in series designed to help us stay strong and focused in our climate work. Tamara is the Education and Resilience Coordinator for Citizens Climate Education, and in this first installment of the Resilience Corner, she outlines for us the Five Steps to Resilience Building.

Notice what you're needing, feeling or experiencing right now.
Accept that what you need is what you need. Allow yourself to be free from judgment about what that means about you or your upbringing or your surroundings.
Seek Help with those needs that you struggle to meet yourself.
Practice meeting your needs. It will naturally look different for everyone. And, It may take some trial and error to see what will meet your needs and how.
Repeat these five steps regularly.

Next month we’ll take a closer look at Noticing and Accepting what we're needing, feeling, and experiencing in any particular moment. Get more tips and resources by visiting The Resiliency Hub.

If you are interested in a regular on-going discussion about local, regional, and national adaptations, and the ways we use infrastructure, policy, and government to prepare for the impacts of climate change, listen to Doug Parson’s America Adapts.

Good News Report

Flannery Winchester, communications director at Climates Climate explains that while the Inflation Reduction Act will not solve all of our climate change problems, it is a significant step with benefits for all American citizens on the Right, Left, and Center.

If you have Good News to share, email radio @ citizensclimate.org

We always welcome your thoughts, questions, suggestions, and recommendations for the show. Leave a message on our listener voicemail line: (619) 512-9646. +1 if calling from outside the USA that number again. (619) 512-9646.

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In today’s show we will talk about resiliency for you and me as individuals doing climate work. You will learn about ways you can prepare yourself for a variety of emotional, psychological, interpersonal, and even physical impacts you may experience as a climate worker.

Laureline Simon is the founder and executive director of One Resilient Earth, an international non-profit organization that designs transdisciplinary educational projects for communities impacted by climate change, youth and sustainability professionals, to respond to the climate and biodiversity crises through resilience, regeneration and transformation.To help meet the emotional needs of fellow climate workers, Laureline now hosts a weekly on-line gathering. The hour-long Climate Workers Circle takes place every Tuesday at 2:00 pm Eastern Time.

Laureline has worked on climate change mitigation and adaptation at the international level since 2006. She first supported women-led post-disaster reconstruction projects in rural India with the Indian NGO SEWA. She then worked on the identification and financing of large-scale climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation projects in South Asia with the French Development Agency, before leading a multi-year research program on adaptation to climate change in cities of sub-Saharan Africa.

At the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat, she coordinated activities related to knowledge management and stakeholder engagement on adaptation to climate change, helped set up the Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples’ platform, supported a task force on population displacements related to climate change, and coordinated Resilience Frontiers, a pioneering collective intelligence process on long-term resilience. Laureline studied international relations and development at Sciences Po, as well as Indian languages at INALCO in Paris.

The Art House

In the Art House American photographer and poet, Susan Currie tells us about a new book she wrote for fellow artists, especially when we feel stuck. In Super Flow she provides insights, practices, and practical advice on how to maintain a fresh, creative, sustainable artistic flow.

Susan Currie is a West Palm Beach-based poet with a camera. Her words and images have been widely exhibited and published. She met her muse some time ago when she discovered the ancient eight-limbed practice of yoga. Its way of life continues to inform and imprint the art she makes.Her new works of visual art are on exhibit in a number of private collections, and at Chase Edwards Contemporary in Bridgehampton, NY.

NEW Resilience Corner

Tamara Staton premieres the first in series designed to help us stay strong and focused in our climate work. Tamara is the Education and Resilience Coordinator for Citizens Climate Education, and in this first installment of the Resilience Corner, she outlines for us the Five Steps to Resilience Building.

Notice what you're needing, feeling or experiencing right now.
Accept that what you need is what you need. Allow yourself to be free from judgment about what that means about you or your upbringing or your surroundings.
Seek Help with those needs that you struggle to meet yourself.
Practice meeting your needs. It will naturally look different for everyone. And, It may take some trial and error to see what will meet your needs and how.
Repeat these five steps regularly.

Next month we’ll take a closer look at Noticing and Accepting what we're needing, feeling, and experiencing in any particular moment. Get more tips and resources by visiting The Resiliency Hub.

If you are interested in a regular on-going discussion about local, regional, and national adaptations, and the ways we use infrastructure, policy, and government to prepare for the impacts of climate change, listen to Doug Parson’s America Adapts.

Good News Report

Flannery Winchester, communications director at Climates Climate explains that while the Inflation Reduction Act will not solve all of our climate change problems, it is a significant step with benefits for all American citizens on the Right, Left, and Center.

If you have Good News to share, email radio @ citizensclimate.org

We always welcome your thoughts, questions, suggestions, and recommendations for the show. Leave a message on our listener voicemail line: (619) 512-9646. +1 if calling from outside the USA that number again. (619) 512-9646.

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Join CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli for a training that will feature a presentation slideshow deck that you can customize and use for your local community to make presentations about the climate benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act.

Presentation Slides: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/508

Join CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli for a training that will feature a presentation slideshow deck that you can customize and use for your local community to make presentations about the climate benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act.

Presentation Slides: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/508

Zahra Biabani is a climate activist, influencer, CEO, and writer. Her content focuses on climate hope, optimism, humor, and action items. After unexpectedly establishing a career as an online sustainability educator and influencer in her junior year at Vanderbilt University, Zahra decided to jump head first into the waters of entrepreneurship and authorship.

Her startup, In the Loop, is the first rental clothing company for vetted sustainable and ethical fashion brands.

Her upcoming book, signed by Mango Publishing, Climate Optimism: Climate Wins and Creating Systemic Change Around the World, unpacks the cognitive biases that make optimism difficult to cultivate, along with the encouraging environmental trends of the last decade and examples of communities in the Global South pioneering unique solutions to the climate crisis.

https://zahrabiabani.com/

Twitter: @zahranurbiabani

Zahra’s Upcoming Book: Climate Optimism: Climate Wins and Creating Systemic Change Around the World https://www.amazon.com/Climate-Optimism-Creating-Systemic-Change/dp/1684811589/

Ecocide Law. “Existing Ecocide Laws.” Ecocide Law. Accessed June 30, 2022. https://ecocidelaw.com/existing-ecocide-laws/

https://insideclimatenews.org/news/03122021/ecuador-rights-of-nature/

https://www.wired.com/story/climate-anxiety-whiteness-problem/

Zahra Biabani is a climate activist, influencer, CEO, and writer. Her content focuses on climate hope, optimism, humor, and action items. After unexpectedly establishing a career as an online sustainability educator and influencer in her junior year at Vanderbilt University, Zahra decided to jump head first into the waters of entrepreneurship and authorship.

Her startup, In the Loop, is the first rental clothing company for vetted sustainable and ethical fashion brands.

Her upcoming book, signed by Mango Publishing, Climate Optimism: Climate Wins and Creating Systemic Change Around the World, unpacks the cognitive biases that make optimism difficult to cultivate, along with the encouraging environmental trends of the last decade and examples of communities in the Global South pioneering unique solutions to the climate crisis.

https://zahrabiabani.com/

Twitter: @zahranurbiabani

Zahra’s Upcoming Book: Climate Optimism: Climate Wins and Creating Systemic Change Around the World https://www.amazon.com/Climate-Optimism-Creating-Systemic-Change/dp/1684811589/

Ecocide Law. “Existing Ecocide Laws.” Ecocide Law. Accessed June 30, 2022. https://ecocidelaw.com/existing-ecocide-laws/

https://insideclimatenews.org/news/03122021/ecuador-rights-of-nature/

https://www.wired.com/story/climate-anxiety-whiteness-problem/

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Arlene, a CCL member, serves to engage the wellbeing of others through multisensory techniques as a certified nutritionist and relaxation coach. Arlene helps activists to recover from chronic conditions related to anxiety, stress, and trauma. Her mission, which has touched every continent, is to encourage climate advocates to remember they are part of the environment deserving of care and regeneration.

Twitter: @iamarliespeaks

Arlene’s slide deck: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1pweFYGuwXM3OBBEwmH49lB-RLuVoKhyZqJF4JsnqWTA/edit?usp=sharing

28 Day Weekly Self Care Planner: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OuoKzVT3Kjha963arsWlNKmExlnGdzQ-/view?usp=sharing

ONGO Series: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/972

Arlene, a CCL member, serves to engage the wellbeing of others through multisensory techniques as a certified nutritionist and relaxation coach. Arlene helps activists to recover from chronic conditions related to anxiety, stress, and trauma. Her mission, which has touched every continent, is to encourage climate advocates to remember they are part of the environment deserving of care and regeneration.

Twitter: @iamarliespeaks

Arlene’s slide deck: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1pweFYGuwXM3OBBEwmH49lB-RLuVoKhyZqJF4JsnqWTA/edit?usp=sharing

28 Day Weekly Self Care Planner: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OuoKzVT3Kjha963arsWlNKmExlnGdzQ-/view?usp=sharing

ONGO Series: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/972

Princella Talley | People First to Save Earth: Communicating Beyond Echo Chambers | 2022 Inclusion Conference

At the root of our identities is an irrefutable connection to Earth, but climate change continues to shift, and altogether erase, human identities on a global scale. Exclusionary and elitist messaging also keeps driving underrepresented identities away from the climate movement – the same voices that experience the worst climate impacts while contributing least to the climate crisis. In this session, Princella Talley explores the art and nuances of impactful communication as our social and personal identities are being altered by climate change. Princella provides creative strategies and insights for more effective and inclusive climate communication.

The OpEd Project: https://www.theopedproject.org/

Twitter: @princella.talley

Slide deck: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1LZ0W5rvj6Tbw6BX7rceOL_bJwAtxHUQK-A5J2XA7NS0/edit?usp=sharing

Princella Talley | People First to Save Earth: Communicating Beyond Echo Chambers | 2022 Inclusion Conference

At the root of our identities is an irrefutable connection to Earth, but climate change continues to shift, and altogether erase, human identities on a global scale. Exclusionary and elitist messaging also keeps driving underrepresented identities away from the climate movement – the same voices that experience the worst climate impacts while contributing least to the climate crisis. In this session, Princella Talley explores the art and nuances of impactful communication as our social and personal identities are being altered by climate change. Princella provides creative strategies and insights for more effective and inclusive climate communication.

The OpEd Project: https://www.theopedproject.org/

Twitter: @princella.talley

Slide deck: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1LZ0W5rvj6Tbw6BX7rceOL_bJwAtxHUQK-A5J2XA7NS0/edit?usp=sharing

People of color have been an important part of the climate movement since its beginning. Today they make up the supporters, volunteers, staff, leadership, and board members of environmental organizations. However, representation is still low—people of color make up 20-30% of the staff at environmental organizations, and much less regarding leadership positions. What barriers do they experience to engaging in the climate movement? Where do they find support and motivation? What do organizations need to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion? What has changed over time? How can we create a movement with more belonging where people can be their authentic selves? Clara Fang asked these questions in her interviews with 17 BIPOC participants as part of her Ph.D. research at Antioch University. This presentation shares the results of that research.

Twitter: @cfang2

Slide deck: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1RdqNIp7AM9oN3V3wiS2NCNHWHMP8IBCWWCe3GlzG4wI/edit?usp=sharing

Yale Project on Climate Change Communication: https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/

People of color have been an important part of the climate movement since its beginning. Today they make up the supporters, volunteers, staff, leadership, and board members of environmental organizations. However, representation is still low—people of color make up 20-30% of the staff at environmental organizations, and much less regarding leadership positions. What barriers do they experience to engaging in the climate movement? Where do they find support and motivation? What do organizations need to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion? What has changed over time? How can we create a movement with more belonging where people can be their authentic selves? Clara Fang asked these questions in her interviews with 17 BIPOC participants as part of her Ph.D. research at Antioch University. This presentation shares the results of that research.

Twitter: @cfang2

Slide deck: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1RdqNIp7AM9oN3V3wiS2NCNHWHMP8IBCWWCe3GlzG4wI/edit?usp=sharing

Yale Project on Climate Change Communication: https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/

The evidence of climate change is incontrovertible. Yet, among Christians (particularly the evangelical community), working to ensure a just and sustainable climate is met with derision, ignorance, and hostility. According to a study from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, evangelicals are most likely to believe that God expects humans to be good stewards of nature. Unfortunately, that same study shows that evangelicals are least likely to believe climate change is real and human-caused. Adapting to climate change will require more than policy-level change; we have to see that the real root of our trouble lies in anthropological and theological conceptions about who we are and in relation to the planet. Global warming is happening at an alarming rate because humans lack an appropriate understanding of ourselves.

Dr. Harold Dorrell Briscoe discusses the distorted theological notion of unlimited desire that fuels our market system and how to have an alternative ecological economic order that is ecologically just and sustainable.

https://www.dorrellbriscoe.com/about

Dr. Briscoe’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Theres-Storm-Comin-American-Through/dp/B089CZ3Z15/

There's A Storm Comin': How the American Church Can Lead Through Times of Racial Crisis

The evidence of climate change is incontrovertible. Yet, among Christians (particularly the evangelical community), working to ensure a just and sustainable climate is met with derision, ignorance, and hostility. According to a study from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, evangelicals are most likely to believe that God expects humans to be good stewards of nature. Unfortunately, that same study shows that evangelicals are least likely to believe climate change is real and human-caused. Adapting to climate change will require more than policy-level change; we have to see that the real root of our trouble lies in anthropological and theological conceptions about who we are and in relation to the planet. Global warming is happening at an alarming rate because humans lack an appropriate understanding of ourselves.

Dr. Harold Dorrell Briscoe discusses the distorted theological notion of unlimited desire that fuels our market system and how to have an alternative ecological economic order that is ecologically just and sustainable.

https://www.dorrellbriscoe.com/about

Dr. Briscoe’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Theres-Storm-Comin-American-Through/dp/B089CZ3Z15/

There's A Storm Comin': How the American Church Can Lead Through Times of Racial Crisis

Executive Director and Diversity & Inclusion Director's opening remarks and Luivette Resto's selection of poems.

Luivette Resto is an award-winning poet, a mother of 3 revolutionary humans, a Wonder Woman, and a middle school English teacher. She was born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico but proudly raised in the Bronx. She attended Cornell University, earning her B.A. in English Literature with a minor in U.S. Latinx history. Later, she received her MFA in Creative Writing, Poetry from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She is a CantoMundo and Macondo Fellow and a Pushcart Prize nominee. She is the executive editor of Angel's Flight Literary West magazine and a member of the board of directors for Women Who Submit. Her two books of poetry Unfinished Portrait and Ascension have been published by Tía Chucha Press. Unfinished Portrait was a finalist for the 2008 Paterson Poetry Prize, and in 2014 Ascension was honored with the Paterson Award for Literary Excellence. Some of her latest work can be found on Bozalta, Spillway, and North American Review. Her third poetry collection Living on Islands Not Found on Map, published by FlowerSong Press, is a finalist for the 2022 Juan Felipe Herrera Best Poetry Book Award at the International Latino Book Awards. She lives in the San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles.

Luivette Resto

Twitter: @lulubell.96

Check out more information about Luivette's books: https://www.luivette.com/books

https://youtu.be/f6wB0DgKkm4

https://vimeo.com/750917097

Executive Director and Diversity & Inclusion Director's opening remarks and Luivette Resto's selection of poems.

Luivette Resto is an award-winning poet, a mother of 3 revolutionary humans, a Wonder Woman, and a middle school English teacher. She was born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico but proudly raised in the Bronx. She attended Cornell University, earning her B.A. in English Literature with a minor in U.S. Latinx history. Later, she received her MFA in Creative Writing, Poetry from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She is a CantoMundo and Macondo Fellow and a Pushcart Prize nominee. She is the executive editor of Angel's Flight Literary West magazine and a member of the board of directors for Women Who Submit. Her two books of poetry Unfinished Portrait and Ascension have been published by Tía Chucha Press. Unfinished Portrait was a finalist for the 2008 Paterson Poetry Prize, and in 2014 Ascension was honored with the Paterson Award for Literary Excellence. Some of her latest work can be found on Bozalta, Spillway, and North American Review. Her third poetry collection Living on Islands Not Found on Map, published by FlowerSong Press, is a finalist for the 2022 Juan Felipe Herrera Best Poetry Book Award at the International Latino Book Awards. She lives in the San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles.

Luivette Resto

Twitter: @lulubell.96

Check out more information about Luivette's books: https://www.luivette.com/books

https://youtu.be/f6wB0DgKkm4

https://vimeo.com/750917097

Join CCL Conservative Outreach Director Drew Eyerly for a training that will help attendees understand the perspectives of conservatives about the Inflation Reduction Act and how to best engage conservative audiences around the clean energy, local jobs, and American innovation generated within the bill.

Join CCL Conservative Outreach Director Drew Eyerly for a training that will help attendees understand the perspectives of conservatives about the Inflation Reduction Act and how to best engage conservative audiences around the clean energy, local jobs, and American innovation generated within the bill.

Our recent big win on climate legislation owes much to the grassroots organizing that CCL and others provided. More solutions will be needed to meet our climate goals — like a price on carbon! — which means more grassroots organizing. Joining us this month is CCL Advisory Board member Hahrie Han, who specializes in the transformational process that empowers volunteers to be effective advocates. Dr. Han is a Professor of Political Science at Johns Hopkins University and the Inaugural Director of the SNF Agora Institute, which strengthens global democracy through powerful civic engagement and informed, inclusive dialogue. She is the author of several books, her most recent being Prisms of the People: Power & Organizing in Twenty-First-Century America.

Our recent big win on climate legislation owes much to the grassroots organizing that CCL and others provided. More solutions will be needed to meet our climate goals — like a price on carbon! — which means more grassroots organizing. Joining us this month is CCL Advisory Board member Hahrie Han, who specializes in the transformational process that empowers volunteers to be effective advocates. Dr. Han is a Professor of Political Science at Johns Hopkins University and the Inaugural Director of the SNF Agora Institute, which strengthens global democracy through powerful civic engagement and informed, inclusive dialogue. She is the author of several books, her most recent being Prisms of the People: Power & Organizing in Twenty-First-Century America.

Join CCL's Director of Diversity and Inclusion Karina Ramirez, Student Engagement Manager Steffanie Munguia, and leadership from the Climate & Environmental Justice Action team for a training that will explore important perspectives and experiences from the environmental justice communities regarding some of the policy impacts surrounding the details of the Inflation Reduction Act and its implementation.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Intro & Agenda

(7:30) What does the IRA offer

(22:30) EJ leaders share their views

Join CCL's Senior Director of Programs Don Addu and other CCL staff for an overview of CCL's fall plans to launch Earth Day: Election Edition. CCL volunteers in Wisconsin dreamed up the notion of hosting a second Earth Day six months after the April 22th Earth Day and i’s such a good idea that we’re rolling it out nationally. To keep it simple, you may decide to replicate an amazing Earth Day or outreach event you hosted a few years ago or you may decide to pull out all the stops and invite your whole county to participate. CCL’s goal is that events all across the country help center climate change action as a top issue for voters. Staff will review the resources that are provided including CCL branded handouts slogans, and a social media packet.

Adrian Refizadeh is motivated to connect with fellow young conservatives about climate change. “Polling from Frank Luntz found that 75% of Republicans under 40 support a carbon fee and dividend, which is really major,” Adrian explains in the latest episode of Citizens Climate Radio. “That 75% number is something that we're really trying to laser in on and focus on within the Conservative Caucus because there's so much potential there.” He also had advice for Progressive, Liberals, and Moderates who want to connect with climate-concerned conservatives.

When it came to US climate policy, as a high school student, Adrian Rafizadeh strongly opposed one of the first major attempts by the Democrats. The Green New Deal was introduced in 2019 spearheaded by the progressive US member of Congress Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, or AOC. The Green New Deal on the table got a lot of Conservatives thinking, talking, and writing about climate change, including Adrian.

While writing a paper for a class, Adrian sought to debunk the Green New Deal. In doing so, Adrian suddenly saw the issue of climate change differently. He recognized the seriousness of the problem the USA and the world face, and he decided he needed to do something about it. That set Adrian on a quest to find a way to address climate change that also fits into his world view and politics. Adrian politically leans right, and he is a member of the Republican party.

Adrian, a child of Iranian immigrants, shares his climate journey with us. He reveals how he found his way into a climate organization, and he tells what Progressives who want to engage Conservatives in climate conversations can do to open up a dialogue. He talks about one of his favorite climate solutions, carbon fee and dividend.

Adrian Rafizadeh is an incoming student at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. You can learn more about Conservatives engaged in climate work by visiting CCL Conservatives.

If you want to hear more conservatives talking about climate, check out RepublicEN’s EcoRight Speaks Podcast.

The Art House

Randi Hacker is the author of the children’s book, Life on a Different Planet, A Climate Crisis Handbook. The book opens with words in large bold letters that spell out, Welcome to the End of the World. Turn the page to see someone edited the sign to say, Welcome to Beginning of the New World.

Since the early 1990s, Randi has published books and magazines designed to help young people learn about environmental issues and climate change. In the Art House she explains how with all her work she seeks to be honest with young people about the problems we face while also giving them ideas for concrete actions they can take.

Life on a Different Planet, A Climate Crisis Handbook is full of original art work by Ron Barrett, the artist who illustrated the award winning book, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. The illustrations bring a sense of whimsy and playfulness to book while also helping readers come close to hard realities.

Other Resources for Children and Parents

Citizens’ Climate Education Presents Climate Classroom! This is a flexible, multi-disciplinary middle school curriculum. It is designed to give students a toolkit of advocacy skills for climate solutions.
What Do We Tell the Children? Episode four of Climate Changed featuring Pacific Islander poet Craig Santos Perez. Ben Yosua Davis chats with P Craig about parenting in a climate changed world.

Click here for a transcript of this episode.

Good News Report

We have two Good News Reports. Nate Abercrombie, Conservative Outreach Coordinator for Citizens Climate Lobby, shares recent successes from CCL’s Conservative Caucus and tells us about a new campaign to reach out to Utah Conservatives.

Dana Nuccitelli, a Research Coordinator at Citizens Climate Lobby Tells us about a very big piece of legislation. The Inflation Reduction Bill passed in both houses of congress. President Joe Biden signed it into law earlier this month. Dana tells us why this bill is so good for the climate. He also talks about possible next steps. To read more about the bill and to read more of Dana’s analysis, check out The Nerd Corner.

If you have Good News to share, email radio @ citizensclimate.org We always welcome your thoughts, questions, suggestions, and recommendations for the show. Leave a message on our listener voicemail line: (619) 512-9646. +1 if calling from outside the USA that number again. (619) 512-9646.

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Join members from our Development Team for a free, virtual conversation about how to find the fun in fundraising and how to recruit new major donors for our national work.

We will be discussing:

The importance of fundraising for our mission
How to identify folks in your network who are likely to invest $1,000 or more in our mission
How to make the “ask” yourself, and/or how to transfer leads of $10,000+ to the Development Team
The very critical celebratory ritual for each secured donation

After this 45-minute training, you’ll have all the tools you need to bring people into this work as new donors and actually enjoy the process while doing so!

Join CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli for a training on the Climate Benefits in the Inflation Reduction Act. Dana will discuss all the energy and climate items in the bill, how much it will reduce US greenhouse gas emissions, and the health benefits of the cleaner air that will result from the bill's provisions. We'll also be sure to review where things stand as of Thursday evening and how you and your community can take action to help ensure its passage. 🎉

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:34) Background (5:30)What’s In the Bill On Climate? (20:54) How Much Will It Cut Emissions? (27:09) How Many Lives Will It Save? (35:11) What Doesn’t It Accomplish? (36:54) Taking Action

Slides: https://cclusa.org/inflation-reduction-act-slides Take Action: https://cclusa.org/action Find Out More: https://cclusa.org/nerd-corner

InflationReductionAct #ActOnClimate

EJ Baker (they/them) and Rae Binstock (she/her) tell us about Good Energy Stories, a story consultancy for the age of climate change. Their mission is to inspire, support, and accelerate stories in scripted TV and film that reflect the world we live in now —and help us envision a better tomorrow.

They talk about the kind of stories and approaches to storytelling that move audiences to feel empathy for those suffering and an enthusiasm for solutions that make the world a better place.

Rae Binstock is a playwright and screenwriter. Her plays include That Heaven’s Vault Should Crack (The New Group, Lark Development Center, T. Schreiber’s Studios), Land of No Mercy (Landing Theatre Company, Salt Lake Acting Company, Princess Grace finalist), and WALKERS (The Shelter, O’Neill Conference semifinalist, Jerome Fellowship finalist). Her work has appeared in Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Festival, Jewish Plays Project, and the Fresh Fruit Festival, among others. Rae’s pilot Homecoming was selected for the 2020 WriteHer List, and she is a two-time semifinalist for the Sundance Episodic Lab.

Rae is a Dramatists Guild Fellow, a Rita Goldberg Playwrights Workshop Fellow at the Lark, and a 2019 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellow. She has attended numerous residencies, including the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center, the Helene Wurlitzer Foundation, PLAYA Summer Lake, and the Ragdale Foundation. Rae served as the Writers’ Assistant on both FX Networks’ FOSSE/VERDON and Apple+’s shows Schmigadoon and IF/THEN. She is also one of the two authors of the Climate Storytelling Playbook, a writing guide for climate change stories published by Good Energy. She lives in Los Angeles with her cat, Black Cat.

As creative director, EJ Baker talks about the unique color palette they chose for the Good Energy website. They explain why you will not find a spot of green anywhere! They are a co-founder of Maybe Ventures, an art and strategy collective focused on envisioning more just, sustainable, and beautiful new worlds. EJ’s work has been featured in Fast Company, Variety, Typewolf, and Fonts in Use. Hailing from the forests of upstate New York, they now live amongst the urban cottontails and sidewalk dandelions of Somerville, MA.

Expanding our outreach to include people from a variety of constituencies can strengthen our organization and improve our effectiveness as advocates. This month, we talk with Bob Inglis and Princella Talley about how they communicate with diverse audiences about climate change. Bob is a former Republican Congressman from South Carolina, and is now the Executive Director of republicEn, an organization empowering conservatives to advocate for market-based solutions to climate change. Princella is a Fellow at Large with the OpEd Project whose writing has been featured in numerous publications throughout the country. She previously worked for Citizens' Climate Education as a Development Coordinator and Diversity Outreach Coordinator.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Celebrations & Opening

(1:36) Bob Inglis & Princella Talley with Q&A

(23:20) Legislative Update

(29:51) August Actions & Updates

(34:32) Climate Donors

(36:45) Remembering Our Roots

August Pre-Call video: https://vimeo.com/739086712

RepublicEn: https://republicen.org/

The Op-Ed Project: https://www.theopedproject.org/

Thank your Democrat Member of Congress: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/get-...

Senator Hickenlooper Thanks CCL: https://vimeo.com/738999227/c30dd7aa29

Help support our work: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/donate/

CCL's Inflation Reduction Act Watch Party: https://community.citizensclimate.org...

Pam Saunders Toast: https://vimeo.com/738725915/84952e5106

CCL's Jim Probst Story: https://vimeo.com/737636838

August Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet

Join CCL Presenters and Schedulers Action Team Leaders Dave Cain, Irene Yang and Abe Mazliach for a webinar that will debut a new presentation slide deck that the Presenters Action team has been prototyping to provide a fresh take on giving an introductory presentation to CCL. We'll explore how to use the associated resources to prepare for your own presentation and demonstrate it in action.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:04) Introductory Presentation Approach (7:58) Breakout Personal Story Elements (10:45) Live Presentation Example (21:45) A Studio You Can Use to Build Your Own (33:38) Supporting You

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/fresh-approach-presentation Download The Presenter’s Action Team “CCL Introductory Presentation Studio”: https://tinyurl.com/CCLIntroPresStudio Presenters Action Team: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/973

Speaking with five different guests, host, Peterson Toscano, takes a deep dive to explore how climate change and extreme weather affect lesiban, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender non-binary, and queer (LGBTQ+) people.

Leo Goldsmith (he/him) is one of the co-authors of Queer and Present Danger: Understanding the Disparate Impacts of Disasters on LGBTQ+ Communities. Together with Dr. Michael Mendez, Assistant Professor of Environmental Planning and Policy at the University of California, Irvine Vanessa Raditz from Out in Sustainability who is a PhD student at the University of Georgia, they researched the unique vulnerabilities of this community in disaster relief; the myth of gay affluence; how faith-based groups have a history of discriminatory practices in disaster relief; how cohesive is the LGBTQ community and how race is a problem even in LGBTQ groups. Leo also provides practical ways community members and leaders can build stronger, more resilient LGBTQ+ communities that can bounce back from extreme weather events.

Nokwanda Maseko (she/her/they) is a South African economist who identifies as a Queer Black person. As senior economist at Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies, she has written position papers about what a just transition can look like, especially for women and the large sector of the Black South African population who because of unemployment and informal employment are not often part of the conversations around just transition.

Isaias Herandez (he/him) aka Queer Brown Vegan was born in Los Angeles, California, also known as Tongva Land. As someone who grew up in a community that faced environmental injustices, Isaias developed an interest to learn about his environment. Living in Section 8 affordable housing, using food stamps growing up, and witnessing pollution affect his body. Isaias turned his anger and sadness to becoming an environmental educator. He earned a B.S. in Environmental Science at the University of California, Berkeley. He works on a variety of diversity inclusion work in environmental spaces, academic research, and creative work. Isaias’ work is centered on environmental justice with a lens of localization. Isaias works as a full-time content creator and public speaker on QueerBrownVegan.

The Art House

EJ Baker (they/them) and Rae Binstock (she/her) tell us about Good Energy Stories, a story consultancy for the age of climate change. Their mission is to inspire, support, and accelerate stories in scripted TV and film that reflect the world we live in now–and help us envision a better tomorrow.

They talk about the kind of stories and approaches to storytelling that move audiences to feel empathy for those suffering an enthusiasm for solutions that make the world a better place.

Rae Binstock is a playwright and screenwriter. Her plays include That Heaven’s Vault Should Crack (The New Group, Lark Development Center, T. Schreiber’s Studios), land of no mercy (Landing Theatre Company, Salt Lake Acting Company, Princess Grace finalist), and WALKERS (The Shelter, O’Neill Conference semifinalist, Jerome Fellowship finalist). Her work has appeared in Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Festival, Jewish Plays Project, and the Fresh Fruit Festival, among others. Rae’s pilot Homecoming was selected for the 2020 WriteHer List, and she is a two-time semifinalist for the Sundance Episodic Lab.

Rae is a Dramatists Guild Fellow, a Rita Goldberg Playwrights Workshop Fellow at the Lark, and a 2019 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellow. She has attended numerous residencies, including the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center, the Helene Wurlitzer Foundation, PLAYA Summer Lake, and the Ragdale Foundation. Rae served as the Writers’ Assistant on both FX Networks’ FOSSE/VERDON and Apple+’s shows Schmigadoon and IF/THEN. She is also one of the two authors of the Climate Storytelling Playbook, a writing guide for climate change stories published by Good Energy. She lives in Los Angeles with her cat, Black Cat.

EJ Baker (they/them) i As creative director, EJ talks about the unique color palette they chose for the Good Energy website. They explain why you will not find a spot of green anywhere! They are a co-founder of Maybe Ventures, an art and strategy collective focused on envisioning more just, sustainable, and beautiful new worlds. EJ’s work has been featured in Fast Company, Variety, Typewolf and Fonts in Use. Hailing from the forests of upstate New York, they now live amongst the urban cottontails and sidewalk dandelions of Somerville, MA.

Dig Deeper

Queer Communities Often Left Out of Disaster Planning, Research Shows on KQED
Out 4 Sustainability #Qready 72 hour LGBTQ+ check list
Climate Justice Must Include All Women from Atmos.earth
Iranti is a Johannesburg-based media-advocacy organisation which advocates for the rights of LGBTI+ persons, with specific focus on lesbian, transgender (including gender non-conforming) and intersex persons in Africa. Iranti works within a human rights framework raising issues on gender identities, and sexuality, through the strategic use of multimedia storytelling, research and activism.
Just transition in South Africa: the case for a gender just approach by Nokwanda Maseko (TIPS)
It Doesn’t Have to be This Way, an LGBTQ+ climate novel by South African author Alistair Mackay. Read the interview with the author in Scaffold Culture.
LGBTQ+ short radio plays about climate change. Bigger Love and Mentoring Session #4
Unemployment and sustainable livelihoods: Just Transition interventions in the face of inequality by Nokwanda Maseko (TIPS)
“Queer and Present Danger”: The LGBTQ+ Community Adapts to Climate Change. America Adapts podcast interview with Leo Goldsmith and Dr. Michael Mendez
CCR Episode 59 Tykee James and Black Birders Week
Understanding Non-Binary People: How to Be Respectful and Supportive from National Center for Transgender Equality

Good News Report

Leo Goldsmith tells us about QReady, a new resource created by Out for Sustainability (Out4S.) Qready began as a disaster-preparedness packing list specific for the LGBTQ+ community, which you can access below. They are now planning to expand the program to provide multi-scale offerings for individuals, organizations, and disaster professionals to foster the resilience of LGBTQ+ communities, with a focus on the needs of queer and trans Black and Indigenous people of color (QTBIPOC).

This program expansion was developed by Vanessa Raditz through a multi-year fellowship with Out4S and serves as the official Qready Project Director. Vanessa is also the director of Out4S’ first fiscally-sponsored project: “Fire & Flood: Queer Resilience in the era of Climate Change”. The completion of this project is the first step of Out for Sustainability’s expanded Qready initiative!

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Join CCL's Executive Director Madeleine Para, Vice President of Government Affairs Dr. Danny Richter and Vice President of Organizational Strategy Tony Sirna for a briefing on the Inflation Reduction Act -what's in it, why CCL supports, it and how to take action with your chapter to help.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Introduction & Opening Remarks (2:29) Legislative Landscape Update (11:06) Q&A on Legislative Updates (15:23) Taking Action w/ Campaign Details (18:27) Additional Q&A (22:50) Closing Thoughts from Madeleine Para (26:35) A Reminder Of Who We Are

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/final-reconciliation-slides Action Campaign For Everyone : https://cclusa.org/action For Volunteers w/ Democratic Senators: https://cclusa.org/senate For Volunteers w/ Democratic House Representatives: https://cclusa.org/house Social Share Link: https://cclusa.org/share CCL's Nerd Corner Analysis: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/discuss/viewtopic/1773/1810/25479 Phonebanking Instructions For Chapters: http://cclusa.org/phonebanking-volunteers

Join us for Big Tent Climate Talks, CCL's engaging, quarterly 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.

Our July event features a conversation with Robert Glicksman, GWU Shapiro Professor of Environmental Law and Kyle Kammien, Manager, Stakeholder Engagement and Government Affairs on the Supreme Court's recent decision on West Virginia v. EPA. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (3:31) Professor Glicksman's Background (6:40) West Virginia v EPA Summary (10:59) Major Questions Doctrine (24:55) What Can The Biden Administration Do? (30:55) Q&A From Audience

Find out more and get involved at: https://cclusa.org/evp

Wanted more time with CCL's July 2022 National Meeting Speaker? Join us for an extended Q&A with Nathaniel Stinnett from Environmental Voter Project. Nathaniel shares how his organization is changing the voting behavior of people concerned about preserving a livable climate. The Founder and Executive Director of EVP, Stinnett is a frequent expert speaker on cutting-edge campaign techniques and the behavioral science behind getting people to vote. He has held a variety of senior leadership and campaign manager positions on U.S. Senate, congressional, state, and mayoral campaigns.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (3:23) EVP Background & Results (19:00) Ways to get involved 2022 (25:43) Q&A: Are there studies showing more environmentally friendly politicians are being elected? (29:03) Q&A: How does EVP know that specific people are environmental voters that don't vote? (35:40) Q&A: What's your best elevator pitch to phonebank for a friend? (37:19) Q&A: Where do you find hope? (41:45) Q&A: Do you reach out to people on social media? (42:28) Q&A: What about postcards? (44:08) Q&A: What's the most effective outreach approach (phonebanking, texting, postcards, canvassing, digital ads?) (50:00) Q&A: Does EVP have internships and which states do you work in? (54:40) Q&A: When you founded EVP did you ever dream that it would be this big and important?

climatevoter #climateaction #priceoncarbon #grassrootsclimate

Join Dana Nuccitelli, CCL Research Coordinator, for a training reviews the need for approaches to remove and sequester carbon from the atmosphere, the role trees and forests can play, and the other benefits that those solutions provide. The training will provide a background on the need for carbon sequestration, how much carbon sequestration is needed, how much carbon sequestration can trees and forests provide, and other tree benefits and the importance of tree equity.

Trees and Forests as Natural Climate Solutions Training Page: https://cclusa.org/forest-training Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/forest-slides

Climate work can feel heavy and hard - and it's an especially hard time to stay committed to climate work, with everything else that is happening around the world right now. It can be challenging to allow for the depth and complicated mix of emotions and thoughts that arise in the process of climate advocacy and otherwise, while remaining committed to action. This training is an opportunity to learn about burnout, how to prevent it, and practice a few of the steps that can help with recognizing and improving your own experience.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (3:46) Check-in and Warm-up (7:39) Exploring burnout (15:40) Five Steps to Resilience (28:26) Practice Ideas (36:17) Hands-on Practice

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/preventing-burnout-slides

More about CCL's Resilience Hub: https://cclusa.org/resilience

You may be surprised that not all environmentalists vote. In fact, as a group, they vote at far lower rates than most people. Information on how often constituents' vote is publicly available, and members of Congress prioritize the concerns of those who actually vote. This may explain why some politicians don't prioritize climate change. On this month's call, Nathaniel Stinnett from Environmental Voter Project will share how his organization is changing the voting behavior of people concerned about preserving a livable climate. The Founder and Executive Director of EVP, Stinnett is a frequent expert speaker on cutting-edge campaign techniques and the behavioral science behind getting people to vote. He has held a variety of senior leadership and campaign manager positions on U.S. Senate, congressional, state, and mayoral campaigns.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (3:24) Nathaniel's Presentation (22:17) Q&A Discussion (31:53) July Actions & Updates July’s Pre-Call video: https://vimeo.com/719233771 More About EVP: https://www.environmentalvoter.org Nathaniel's Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/evp-july-slides Volunteer signup: https://www.environmentalvoter.org/get-involved July Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet

Are you a conservative or a constituent with a conservative member of Congress? This training, led by Nate Abercrombie, CCL's Conservative Outreach Coordinator, and Charlotte Ward, State and Local Media Coordinator, covers how to write effective op-eds focused on climate change with conservative framing and talking points.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (3:19) Why Write An Op-ed? (4:14) Planning Your Conservative Angle (9:30) The Writing Process (17:01) Ideas & Examples (22:58) Share Your Success & Writing Circle

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/conserv-op-eds CCL Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/503

Join Bill Bray, former leader of Team O.I.L., for a training on the impact of a rising price on carbon on domestic oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. Bill will highlight how carbon pricing policy has the potential to drive massive investments and new job opportunities and provide a manageable transition with opportunities that other industries can also follow. The training also discusses what the oil industry has expressed on pricing carbon in the past and how to leverage this training's information in your own local strategy outreach with industries in your district/state.

Presentation Slides: https://http://cclusa.org/team-oil-lessons CCL Community Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/155

We are celebrating the sixth anniversary of Citizens Climate Radio, and a big theme you will hear in this episode is about break-throughs and transformations. From the very beginning, Citizens Climate Lobby’s mission has been to create the political will for a livable world by enabling individual breakthroughs in the exercise of personal and political power. That was definitely the theme in the very first interviews Citizens Climate Radio’s host, Peterson Toscano, conducted with Marshall Saunders, founder of CCL, and Mark Reynolds, the organization’s first executive director.

Peterson decided to revisit these interviews, remaster them, and share them with you. Marshall and Mark’s personal stories of transformation are inspiring and at times hilarious, especially when they talk about the first tentative and even ridiculous steps they took to start the organization. Their belief in the power of everyday people doing extraordinary things will move you. In fact, you may want to have some tissues nearby as you listen to Marshall and Mark share their stories, and the story of Citizens Climate Lobby’s beginnings.

Madeleine Para, CCL’s current executive director was also featured in that first episode. You will hear her original vision for this podcast.

From the recent past we bring the story forward to today. You will meet one of the newest Citizen’s Climate staff members. Steffanie Munguía is a PhD student researching Coastal Wetlands Management in the Caribbean, her first home. She gives us an update of the many ways the organization has changed over the years all while staying faithful to CCL’s core values of Optimism, Integrity, Relationships, Personal Power, Diversity, and a constant commitment to bipartisanism. These are the values that draw more and more college, high school, and middle school aged volunteers into the organization.

The Art House

Jodi Heights is a singer/songwriter. In the sea of singer-songwriters, Jodi stands out. Not only does she have a classically honed technique that captures a Broadway style in her voice, and contemporary rock in her piano playing, she also writes brilliant lyrics that dive deep into everyday life. Her songs can be playful and heartbreaking.

Recently she was moved to write a song about our world, which is being rocked by the impacts of climate change. In The Iceberg she imagines an alien classroom in the future looking back to the history of earthlings and the lessons they can draw from human error. Jodi tells us about The Iceberg and then performs it for us.

You can hear standalone version of The Art House at Artists and Climate Change

Good News Report

You will hear about a brand new climate curriculum for schools. It will provide engaging, informed, and action-driven lessons for middle-school teachers and students. Sharon Bagatell, Citizens Climate’s National Youth Action Team Coordinator first announced the completion of the new curriculum at this month’s Citizens Climate International Conference. She tells us about the project and just how special the curriculum will be for teachers and learners.

If you have good news to share, contact Peterson radio @ citizensclimate.org

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It isn't often we have a guest who can cover as much ground on climate and energy as Neil Chatterjee. As the chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission during the Trump administration, it was his job to ensure that energy was delivered, reliably and safely, across the U.S. A vocal supporter of carbon pricing, he took a bipartisan approach to forming energy policy. On this month's call, Neil will share his climate story, why he supports carbon pricing and how we can prepare the grid for the transition to clean energy.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (1:47) Neil's Talk (28:14) Earth Emergency (33:02) June Actions & Conference

June’s Pre-Call video: https://vimeo.com/719233771 More About Neil: https://twitter.com/FERChatterjee June Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet Earth Emergency: https://feedbackloopsclimate.com/ June 2022 Conference: https://cclusa.org/juneconference

Join John Sabin, CCL Great Lakes Regional Co-Coordinator, for a training that will show you how to use Motivational Interviewing to more effectively connect with your members of Congress, local leaders, or even members of your own CCL group. “Motivational Interviewing” is a communication style that fosters collaboration and offers you as an advocate a package of skills to collaborate with anyone, especially “difficult people.” As a well-regarded professional approach Motivational Interviewing has thirty years of research across many fields and more than 1,000 studies demonstrating its effectiveness.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:23) Origins & Value of Motivational Interviewing (5:33) The Spirit of Motivational Interviewing (9:17) Four Processes of Motivational Interviewing (11:37) Reflective Listening: the Core Skill (OARS) (20:45) Summary & Demonstration

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/mi-slides CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/123

This training is designed for those who wish to learn more about leading a lobby meeting with a member of Congress or staff. In this training, we'll review the role of a lobby team leader, how they assign team roles, coordinate practice times and how to handle other special situations. This training is Part IV in the “Working With Congress” training series, designed to help our more experienced volunteers and citizen lobbyists get ready for our June lobbying meetings.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:38) The Importance of Leadership (9:52) Advance Planning (22:11) Meeting Planning Suggestions (29:00) Expressing Leadership (42:15) After the Meeting

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/lobbylead Visit the interactive training for Leading Your Lobby Team: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/working-with-congress/lobbying-401

Join CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs Dr. Danny Richter for a training that will review the updates and context for CCL's June 2022 Primary and Supporting Asks as well as guidance for lobby teams as they plan their online meetings. This is a recommended training for any CCL volunteer planning on being a part of their group's June 2022 Lobby Meeting (as well as June Lobby Training #1: CCL's Legislative Plan).

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:45) Member of Congress Segments (9:34) June 2022 Primary Asks (23:22) June 2022 Supporting Asks (30:43) Final Notes On This Moment Q&A Discussion (https://vimeo.com/714309341)

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/june-asks-slides Reviewing Primary & Supporting Asks Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/185

In today’s show we hear from Conservatives who are concerned about climate change. Not only are they concerned, they are engaged in meaningful action. Hannah Rogers, Trevor Jones, and Kaleb Christensen are three young people with ties to the State of Utah who are part of a growing movement in that State. They are each members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Fusing faith, hope, love for humanity and all nature, these young Conservative Christians are finding their places in the climate movement.

People of faith play a vital role in talking about the causes and impacts of climate change. They also are an essential part of the growing group of citizens and leaders stepping up to propose and pursue solutions. Our guests tell us about their faith and what motivates them to pursue Conservative climate solutions. They also reveal what they bring to the climate movement and why it is essential that they have a seat at the table.

To some they may seem like outliers, Conservatives concerned about climate change. According to a recent Gallup poll of Republican and right-leaning people ages 18-29 reveal that almost two thirds of them acknowledge climate change is caused by humans. Many of these young Conservatives are concerned about this. Older Conservatives though are not on the same page. And Progressives can be dismissive of Conservatives in the climate movement. Hannah, Trevor, and Kaleb believe the LDS Church has a unique role to play in the Republican party and the Conservative movement.

The Art House

You will learn about The Cli-Fi Imaginarium. A group of climate advocates in the UK were tired of so much talk about dreadful climate impacts, and not enough conversations and resources that address actual solutions. They decided that they are over dystopia. Using some of the solutions outlined in Project Drawdown, they organize free monthly on-line workshops for anyone to come and they imagine, What if? In these Intro to Cli-Fi Workshops, they ask, What if we incorporated one of these solutions? How will the world change? How will the neighborhood change?

Some of the topics include District Heating, Tree Intercropping, Refrigeration, Reducing food waste, Alternative Cement, Tidal energy, and solar thermal water. While attending one of the Intro to Cli-Fi Workshops, Citizens Climate Radio’s host, Peterson Toscano, was surprised to see how such wonky solutions inspired engaging creative writing.

Anyone who attends the workshop is eligible to submit a story to the Cli-Fi Imaginarium.

This is a storehouse of creative, inspiring, and sometimes very funny stories all envisioning a world filled with practical and highly effective climate solutions. If you need a shot of inspiration and a positive vision of our future, visit The Cli-Fi Imaginarium.

You can hear standalone versions of The Art House at Artists and Climate Change.

Good News Report

Our Good News Story today comes from Nate Abercrombie, Conservative Outreach Coordinator for Citizens Climate. He has good news to share with us about a recent event that brought Conservatives from all over the country to Washington, DC to talk about climate solutions. The event was a huge success.

In other Good News, Eric Fine, the group leader of the CCL chapter in Greater New Haven, CT told us about a new limited series podcast all about carbon pricing. We hear from Casey Pickett and Naomi Shimberg, hosts of Pricing Nature. They tell us about the show and share some of the conversations they are having.

If you have good news you want to share on the show, or if you have an idea for the art house, email Peterson. Radio @ CitizensClimate.org. Or leave a message our NEW listener voicemail (619) 512-9646

Connect with other listeners, suggest program ideas, and respond to episodes in the Citizens’ Climate Radio Facebook group or on Twitter at @CitizensCRadio.

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Are you curious about what to expect when you attend either CCL's June Conference or virtual Lobby Days? Join Amy Bennett, CCL's Director of Congressional Liaisons and Lobby Days, for the first half of the call to focus on CCL's lobby days procedures and questions. Then, for the second half, join CCL National Events Manager, Alison Kubicsko, to review the conference details and answer related Q&A.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:15) CCL's June Lobby Days (13:12) CCL's June Conference

To learn more about this topic, visit the Preparing For June Conference & Lobby Days (online) training page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/272 Register for the conference here: https://cclusa.org/juneconference View the Presentation slides: http://cclusa.org/lobby-conference-qa

Join CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs Dr. Danny Richter for a training that will provide up to the moment insights on the dynamics in Congress and how we can most effectively use our time in meetings to support our agenda. This is a recommended training for any CCL volunteer planning on being a part of their group's June 2022 Lobby Meeting (as well as the next week's - Lobby Training #2 - CCL's June 2022 Primary & Supporting Asks).

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:48) Review Where We've Been (8:54) Reconciliation Updates (18:41) Currently In Congress... (26:06) Conclusions Q&A Discussion (https://vimeo.com/712061393)

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/legislative-plan-slides CCL Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/459

Increasing the number of trees is an effective means to store carbon that also has bipartisan support. But the preservation and planting of trees isn’t just a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It’s also a way to foster environmental justice by improving the quality of life in urban areas where people of color are often marginalized. Jad Daley, President and CEO, and Joel Pannell, Vice President of Urban Forestry, will discuss American Forests’ work with tree cover in American cities, which is often determined by income and race, and the work their organization is doing to restore forest health across the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Introduction & Agenda (3:03) Jad & Joel's Presentation (23:59) Q&A Discussion (31:53) May Monthly Actions

CCL's May Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet May Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/709196899 America's Forests: https://www.americanforests.org/ Register for CCL's June 2022 Conference: https://cclusa.org/juneconference

June 4 event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caring-for-creation-together-a-west-virginia-interfaith-climate-conference-registration-330947431677

Home page of CCI: https://citizensclimate.earth/

Kigali Amendment: https://www.unido.org/our-focus-safeguarding-environment-implementation-multilateral-environmental-agreements-montreal-protocol/montreal-protocol-evolves-fight-climate-change

Learn about constituent advocacy, the advantages we hold as constituents in transforming our government and the policies we adopt, and hear stories from CCL volunteers around the country who demonstrate how citizens can build meaningful, long-term relationships with their congressional office. Joined by CCL leaders that share their stories of empowerment, Brett Cease, CCL's Education & Engagement Senior Director will be hosting Part I in the “Working With Congress” training series, designed to empower you - an important member of our volunteer network - to be ready for our annual June lobby meetings.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:08) Marshall Saunders's Vision & Reclaiming Our Democracy (8:07) The Role of Citizen Lobbying (18:43) Expanding Our Comfort Zones (23:45) Building Relationships (31:34) Sharing Our Stories

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/transformative-power

CCL Training on Lobbying 101: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/working-with-congress/lobbying-101

Our June Lobby Day Training Schedule: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/272

CCL strives to provide a welcoming space for people from all backgrounds and cultures. Join Karina Ramirez, CCL's Diversity and Inclusion Director, for an introduction to CCL's anti-racism and allyship guide. This resource guide has been written by staff and volunteers to provide resources for those driven to dive more deeply into understanding the importance of anti-racism work including highlighting portions of our ongoing work regarding Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and why it is integral to our work as climate advocates.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:16) Disclaimer & Community Agreements
(3:52) About the Guide
(7:53) Four Types of Racism
(12:52) On Being An Ally & Understanding White Privilege
(25:13) Reflection & After Work

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/antiracism-ally-slides

Anti-Racism & Allyship Guide: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/488

Find out more about what the Environmental Voter Project is up to this year for the midterms and how CCL volunteers can plug in! Our April Big Tent Climate Talks episode features a conversation with Brett Cease, CCL's Education & Engagement Senior Director and Shannon Seigal, Organizing Director with Environmental Voter Project! Join us for a new, engaging, quarterly 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.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Introductions (2:55) EVP's background and focus (5:19) EVP's areas of focus in 2022 (7:32) How Shannon got involved in the climate movement (10:12) How can groups get trained up by EVP for phone banking? (13:47) using CCL's Environmental Voter Project handout (16:24) EVP's assessment of the current moment in climate policymaking (19:33) Inspirational stories of CCL's involvement (21:58) Q&A From Audience Helpful links: Upcoming Events: environmentalvoter.org/events Get Involved with EVP: https://www.environmentalvoter.org/get-involved 2021 Impact Report: https://www.environmentalvoter.org/sites/default/files/documents/2021-impact-report.pdf CCL's recent blog on EVP: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/democracy/elections-provide-opportunity-to-make-climate-change-a-priority Join CCL: https://citizensclimatelobby.org Register For Next Quarter’s Big Tent Climate Talk Episode: https://cclusa.org/bigtent

In this episode you will hear a lively conversation between our host, Peterson Toscano, and four South African veterinarians. Like many climate advocates, Peterson couldn’t help himself, and asked Kristine and Roy Page along with their friends and fellow veterinarians Adrian and Ashleigh Tordiffe about climate change in South Africa and how it is affecting household pets and wild animals.

The conversation is rich, informed, and at times hilarious. You will learn about pets in South Africa, and about the many ways animal lovers everywhere can protect their pets from extreme heat, extreme cold, and vector-born illness spread by fleas and ticks. You will hear about the North American ticks that strikes fear in the hearts of all meat-loving South Africans.

Adrian is an academic and researches wildlife populations, and tells us about the adorable and very loud bush baby (also known as galago.) It is one of the very few nocturnal primate, and has two completely diets. In the rainy season it eats fruits and insects, and in the dry month it consumes plant gums produced by certain trees. Twice a year it has to completely transform its digestion system to accommodate its diet.

In addition to demonstrating the signature shrieking sounds the bush baby makes from high up in the trees, Adrian also tells us about how extreme heat and extended drought is making life harder for these amazing creatures.

Join Peterson for a beautiful summer day braai, on the back stoop of Roy and Kristine’s home, as their many dogs roam around and the children play nearby. Joining the four veterinarians is Glen Retief, Peterson’s husband, who grew up among wildlife in South Africa’s Kruger National Park.

The Art House

Krista Hiser is back with another installment of The Ultimate Cli-Fi Book Club. Every few months Krista Hiser shares with us her thoughts about climate-themed literature. This episode Krista looks at the 2010 satirical novel Solar by Ian McEwan.

Michael Beard is a Nobel prize–winning physicist whose best work is behind him. Trading on his reputation, he speaks for enormous fees, lends his name to the letterheads of renowned scientific institutions, and half-heartedly heads a government-backed initiative tackling global warming. While he coasts along in his professional life, Michael’s personal life is another matter entirely. His fifth marriage is crumbling under the weight of his infidelities. But this time the tables are turned: His wife is having an affair, and Michael realizes he is still in love with her.

When Michael’s personal and professional lives begin to intersect in unexpected ways, an opportunity presents itself in the guise of an invitation to travel to New Mexico. Here is a chance for him to extricate himself from his marital problems, reinvigorate his career, and very possibly save the world from environmental disaster. Can a man who has made a mess of his life clean up the messes of humanity? (Goodreads)

Krista is also responding to a hard-hitting research paper Through the Eye of a Needle: An Eco-Heterodox Perspective on the Renewable Energy Transition by Megan K. Seibert and William E. Rees.

Abstract: This analysis makes clear that the pat notion of “affordable clean energy” views the world through a narrow keyhole that is blind to innumerable economic, ecological, and social costs. These undesirable “externalities” can no longer be ignored. To achieve sustainability and salvage civilization, society must embark on a planned, cooperative descent from an extreme state of overshoot in just a decade or two. While it might be easier for the proverbial camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for global society to succeed in this endeavor, history is replete with stellar achievements that have arisen only from a dogged pursuit of the seemingly impossible

This research reveals just how tricky it is to take on climate change. It is a wicked problem with many moving parts we often do not want to see or acknowledge, but Krista encourages us to see the problems in their fullness so we respond with significant and effective solutions.

Dr. Krista Hiser is Sustainability Curriculum Coordinator for the University of Hawaii Office of Sustainability, where she facilitates change management, interdisciplinary dialogue, and professional development opportunities for faculty to design, update and transform courses to integrate sustainability across the curriculum. She serves on the advisory board for the Sustainability Curriculum Consortium (SCC) and on the Steering Committee for the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).

You can read a written version of Krista’s essay at The Ultimate Cli-Fi Book Club for Sustainability in Higher Education.

You can hear standalone versions of The Art House at Artists and Climate Change.

Good News Report

Our good news report comes from State College, PA, the home of Penn State University.

CCL volunteer Dick Jones and the State College CCL chapter is pleased to report that State College Bureau Council unanimously passed a resolution calling on congress to pass Energy and Innovation Act. It is one of over 100 city councils to pass such a resolution including Allentown, Bethlehem, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, and York, PA.

Join CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli for a training that will discuss all three volumes of the new Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) of its Sixth Assessment Report. The report summarizes the latest scientific research on climate change adaptation and vulnerabilities and highlights the urgency of climate change impacts. Scientific assessment warns that missing Paris targets would harm human health and biodiversity worldwide, and risk irreversible losses sooner than previously thought. But the IPCC report does make clear how important it is that Congress pass the strongest climate package possible through reconciliation this year, ideally including a price on carbon.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Intro & Overview
(3:07) Working Group I: Causes
(12:22) Working Group II: Impacts
(23:35) Working Group III: Solutions
(37:06) Taking Action

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/2022-ipcc-slides CCL Community page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/260 IPCC Reports: https://www.ipcc.ch/assessment-report/ar6/ Dana's Yale Program on Climate Communication Blog: https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2022/04/new-ipcc-report-only-political-will-stands-in-way-of-meeting-the-paris-targets/ Dana's CCL Blog: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/policy/the-latest-ipcc-report-has-a-lot-to-say-about-carbon-fee-and-dividend/

Join Elli Sparks, CCL's Field Development Director, for a training that will highlight new ways of engaging your chapter roster to build a thriving local chapter filled with engaged volunteers focused on roles and tasks they love. Elli will review new resources to help our chapters like a template for a virtual signup sheet (3rd bullet) and an organizational chart Jamboard to identify volunteer opportunities within your chapter. Elli will also review how to build a leadership team, determine which roles you would like to fill in your chapter next, and access the Volunteer Opportunities Emails for template emails you can send to your chapter roster to recruit for those positions.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:41) Virtual Signup Sheet (Action Sheet) (11:44) Chapter Organizational Chart (17:46) Volunteer Opportunities Emails (22:56) Empowering Your Requesting (28:20) Action Tracker - Recent Actions

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/mining-roster-slides CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/147

Join us for CCL's April Monthly Speaker: Keishaa Austin, Head of Engagement and Partnerships at Rewiring America.

ElectrifyEverything is the hot hashtag of late, especially in light of the invasion of Ukraine, the sanctions against Russia and the need to end our fossil fuel dependency. Joining us this month is Keishaa Austin from Rewiring America, which is working to launch a movement to electrify everything, starting with our nation's 121 million households. Their latest policy brief, the Electrify for Peace Policy Plan, calls for ramping up American capacity to manufacture and install heat pumps in Europe and the U.S.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Introduction & Agenda (2:48) Keishaa's Presentation (17:16) Q&A Discussion (28:16) April Monthly Actions

CCL's Stand With Ukraine Campaign: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/499 CCL's April Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet April Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/676599489 More About Rewiring America: https://www.rewiringamerica.org/ Register for CCL's June 2022 Conference: https://cclusa.org/juneconference

Join CCL's Marketing Manager Ashley Hunt-Martorano and Vice President of Organizational Strategy Tony Sirna for a training that will introduce CCL's Stand With Ukraine Campaign. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine we’ve all seen the calls to “drill, drill, drill”, and the President and some members of Congress pushing back on that with a clean energy agenda. We want to make sure the President and members of Congress know there is support from their constituents for prioritizing clean energy as a way to achieve real energy independence and reduce the power of autocrats and dictators like Putin.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:26) Campaign Background & Objectives (5:32) Creative Choices We Made (10:18) Volunteer Resources (16:50) Tabling Event Ideas & Talking Points

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/ukraine-slides Training Page on CCL Community: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/499 Main Ukraine Action Campaign: https://cclusa.org/ukraine Ukraine Graphics: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/ukraine-graphics/

Join CCL Education & Engagement Director Brett Cease and Education & Resilience Coordinator Tamara Staton for a training that will review recommendations and tips for chapters interested in running engaging online & hybrid (with both in-person and online attendees) meetings. The training will highlight resources you can use to deepen engagement and connectivity with your meeting and review some of the basic technical details for setting up your hybrid meeting.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (3:03) Facilitation Tips (9:51) Three Steps to Make Your Meeting More Engaging (21:24) Need Ideas? Resources (24:22) Basic Hybrid Tech Overview (33:30) Advanced Hybrid Recommendations

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/engaging-hybrid-meetings CCL Community Training Topic Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/group-meetings/

With Earth Month coming up around the corner, join CCL's Field Development & Membership Director Elli Sparks for a training that reviews how to find, recruit and talk about CCL to potential new supporters. Supporters are the backbone of CCL! People want to help, be part of a team and exercise personal power, but they also have to balance their lives. To keep vibrant groups Elli will highlight many ways your local team can look for opportunities to add new volunteers.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:37) Info Session Data (7:41) Four Basic Tools (11:04) Presentations & Printed Materials (15:31) Online & Media (Print, Radio, TV) (21:09) Other Organizations & Your Events (26:10) Practicing Your Pitch & Follow-Up

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/growing-local-group

CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/146

Even when he is being serious, comedian, storyteller, and podcast host, Esteban Gast is hilarious. And for climate advocates looking for some hope, perhaps the sweetest spot in the climate change podcast scene right now is Esteban’s new show, Comedians Conquering Climate Change. Only 15 minutes each episode, he features fellow comedians who learn along with the listener. The show is made in collaboration with Generation180.

Comedians Conquering Climate Change is the funniest, friendliest, and shortest podcast addressing today’s critical climate and clean energy topics. Join comedian, writer, and teacher Esteban Gast as he enlists the help of fellow comedians to single-handedly save the planet.

Esteban joins Citizens Climate Radio host, Peterson Toscano, for a lively conversation about the podcast, Esteban’s personal journey into climate communication, and creative ways to engage people who are aware of climate change but do not know where to start. You will also hear excerpts from Esteban’s podcast.

You will laugh, learn, and feel more connected to others taking on climate change.

The Art House

Inspired by Esteban’s comic storytelling, Peterson Toscano shares his own comic story as he grapples with The Weight of Carbon Dioxide and Chihuahuas. He even tries to figure it all out by using his limited math skills, which may be a mistake. How many chihuahua does it take to make a gallon of gasoline? And how can we help people see what is invisible? His math might be a little off, but when it comes to putting a price on carbon, Peterson makes total sense!

You can hear standalone versions of The Art House at Artists and Climate Change.

Good News Report

Lori Byron a co-chair of the Citizens Climate Health Team,The team has hundreds of CCL health care professionals, along with Robert Byron and Lisa Delbuono. Lori serves the point person between the American Academy of Pediatrics and the AAP Chapter Climate Advocates.

If you have good news you want to share on the show, or if you have an idea for the art house, email Peterson. Radio @ CitizensClimate.org.

Or leave a message our NEW listener voicemail (619) 512-9646

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Join CCL's National Action Director Todd Elvins for a training that will review CCL's recently updated advice on campaign season activities this midterm election year. One of our goals is to make sure climate action is taken to reach the science-based target of reducing our emissions by 50% below 2005 levels in 2030. We also want to encourage emerging candidates to generally support strong bipartisan national carbon pricing legislation and continue building local community support for meaningful climate action. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (3:21) Working With Incumbents (6:14) House & Senate Guidelines (12:19) Staying Nonpartisan & Bipartisan (17:44) Tips & Recommendations Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/campaign-season-slides Campaign Season Activities Training on CCL Community: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/265

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.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (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/

As Congress continues to negotiate the budget reconciliation package into 2022, making sure that strong climate legislation, including a price on carbon remains our highest priority. Since local leaders have extra clout with members of Congress, join CCL Action and Endorsement Coordinator Sabrina Butcher for a training that will walk through how to ask your community leaders (endorsers and non-endorsers) to personally call their members of Congress and identify themselves as a community leader when they call. Local elected officials, business executives and faith leaders can be especially persuasive.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:17) Why now? Which community leaders? (6:51) How to contact the president? What they should say? (9:51) Success Stories (18:41) How else to highlight support?

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/community-leaders-champion CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/420

Join CCL's Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli for a special training on Dana's work assembling region-specific climate impacts presentation slide decks

These slide decks detail the most important climate change impacts for each of the seven regions in the continental United States. Each slide includes the scientific source references in the notes, which are primarily the 2018 Fourth National Climate Assessment Report and the Working Group I of the 2021 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Sixth Assessment Report. These are the most comprehensive and authoritative assessments of the latest and greatest climate science research pertaining to the United States and world, respectively, but other individual papers are referenced in the slides as well.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (3:15) Overview & How To Use The Slides (6:50) Background Research (10:04) The Southeast (14:51) Southern Great Plains (18:23) The Southwest (22:00) The Northwest (25:15) The Northern Great Plains (29:14) The Midwest (33:28) The Northeast

Regional Climate Impact Slide Decks: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/104 This Video's Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/local-impacts-training CCL Community Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/52

How can we generate more news coverage? Join CCL's State and Local Media Coordinator Charlotte Ward for a training that will explore news coverage in the media (articles, press, and media awareness which mentions our organization and CCL's work earned outside of paid advertising) and reviews strategies for generating news coverage with your local chapter and the support of CCL's national communications team.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:41) What is news coverage?
(4:13) How to alert media to your story
(8:35) How to develop a media list and pitch your story
(17:30) Media Examples

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/generating-media-coverage CCL Community Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/293

Join Jennifer Tyler, CCL's Director of Government Affairs, for a training that will review attending town hall and candidate forum plans. Town hall meetings and candidate forums are settings where the member of Congress and candidates want to connect with people in the district. When these events are large and structured, the opportunity is different than when they are small. Through good planning and by being quick to adapt to the situation, you can take advantage of these opportunities. They are worth planning for with the same care that you plan for a lobby meeting.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:43) Types of Town Halls and Candidate Forums (13:48) Finding Events and Setting Objectives (21:35) Tips, Tricks and What To Avoid (30:26) Sample Questions For Various Audiences

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/town-hall-slides

CCL Community Training page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/264

In episode Episode 9, Quaker activist Eileen Flannagan told us about four roles change agents can play. Advocate, Rebel, Organizer, and Helper. Most of you who listen to Citizens Climate Radio are advocates volunteering your time trying to convince the public and members of congress that we need a price on carbon. You approach congressional members and staff with respect and cordiality as you educate and persuade them to support climate solutions.

And the rebel? The rebel exists to put pressure on those lawmakers to get them to act.

This doesn’t mean we all need to use these rebel tactics.

As Bayard Rustin, the Black Gay Civile Rights leader said,

“We need, in every community, a group of angelic troublemakers.”

In this episode you will hear about UK-based climate change rebel, Caroline Harmon and the non-violent and very disruptive direct actions she and Christian Climate Action use. From kneeling for prayer and halting traffic in front of the Prime Ministers’s residence at 10 Downing Street to holding a worship service outside a coal. They even helped shut down bridges all over London.

From a Christian Pentecostal background, as a child she thought, “For God so loved the world…” a famous passage from John 3:16 meant that God loved the people so much so he sent his sons to save them. As a young adult though someone challenged her to think more expansively. God loves ALL the world including all of the living things on it and the rocks, air, and water. That inspired her to lower her carbon footprint, write letters to members of Parliament, lobby large companies, and contribute to awareness campaigns. For Caroline and some other fellow Christians, that was just not enough.

Hearing Caroline’s story will affirm you in your own climate work while giving you greater appreciation for rebel activists who are playing a vital part that will help us as we seek to have a seat at the table with decision makers.

You can hear and read about personal stories of Christian Climate Action activists in action and talking about why they do what they do, the successes they have had, and what they hope to change.

The Art House

Regular listeners know we feature artists who are using their art to explore climate change. This is an emerging field. Some artists are grappling with just how to integrate climate work into their works of art. Today we feature Sophie and Josies Davis, sisters who grew up on the Coast of Maine who after studying classical violin at conservatory, they are back in Maine. They seek to fuse their love of music and the natural world along with their growing concern for climate change.

Founding members of Halcyon String Quartet based in Maine, USA, they choose to be good citizens as they remain faithful to their art. In speaking with them, we identified six principles for artists addressing climate change might find helpful.

Know your Stuff (both your craft as an artist and essentials of climate change messaging.)
Think Locally
Pursue Collaboration (To date Halcyon String Quartets most successful collaboration was with visual artist Jill Pelto.)
Pivot to Solutions (Focus less on the many horrible impacts of climate change and instead help your audience experience the future with the beneficial impacts of climate solutions in place.)
Promote Action (As Katie Patricks, the author of the book and podcast How to Save the World stressed for us on Citizens Climate Radio episode 61—Artists and event organizers have to find ways to offer people the next meaningful step for themselves and their communities.
Remain Faithful to the Art (Halcyon seeks to straddle the balance between the old time favorites audiences love and new music, music by Black, Indigenous, and people of color. Excellence is the art is essential as they seek to help the public engage in good art and effective climate change discourse.)

About Sophie and Josie

Sophie received degrees in violin performance and environmental studies from Oberlin College and Conservatory. Playing and sharing music are integral to Sophie’s creative and professional practice. She has performed on NPR's "From the Top," at the Kennedy Center, Chicago’s Symphony Hall, the Monte Music Festival in India, and with the Jordan National Orchestra (JOrchestra) in Amman, Jordan. In 2017, Sophie was awarded a Fulbright Research Grant to spend nine months in the South Pacific island nation of Samoa where she explored the ways in which the arts can raise awareness of climate change. In addition to pursuing research, Sophie taught and performed with the National Orchestra of Samoa. Sophie divides her time between musical performance and pedagogy. She serves as violin faculty and chamber music coordinator at Bay Chamber Music School in Rockport and is the co-founder and Artistic Director of Halcyon – an ensemble dedicated to using music and art to cultivate environmental stewardship.

Josie Davis received her undergraduate degrees in violin and sociology at Oberlin College and Conservatory where she was a student of David Bowlin, and her Ed.M from Harvard University. She has performed in a wide-range of venues from Carnegie Hall to the Monte Music Festival in India and has appeared with her sister on NPR’s From the Top. She actively explores ways to share classical music in new contexts and has performed chamber music with Emanuel Ax in a taco shop, played solo Bach for Chris Thile, and is currently a member of Palaver Strings. Her teaching has brought her to Panama, India and Community MusicWorks in Rhode Island where she completed a two-year Fellowship. In past summers, she has studied at the Juilliard String Quartet Seminar, Bowdoin International Music Festival and Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival. She is committed to creating more chamber music opportunities for young people and is the founder and director of summer workshops for young people in Maine and Connecticut. As a violinist, educator and arts administrator, Josie is interested in how the arts can be used as a form of cultural empowerment to build bridges and strengthen communities.

You can hear standalone versions of The Art House at Artists and Climate Change.

Good News Report

We do not have a Good News story to share because we had so much to share from Caroline, Josie, and Sophie. We would LOVE to share good news from your own climate work or a breakthrough your group recently had.

If you have good news you want to share on the show, email me. Radio @ CitizensClimate.org. That Radio @Citizens Climate.org

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If you have an idea about the Art House or any other part of our show, feel free to email Peterson at @Citizens Climate.org

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Join Jamari Hartley, and Hardy Almes, CCL's Government Affairs Coordinators for a training that will review more policy details about both of the following current CCL Supporting Asks: Reinvesting in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems (RISEE) Act (S.2130) (CCL Senate ask) Fostering Overseas Rule of Law and Environmentally Sound Trade (FOREST) Act (S.2950 / H.R.5508) (CCLHouse and Senate ask) Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (1:23) The FOREST Act (9:45) The RISEE Act Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/forest-risee-acts CCL Community Page on Supporting Asks: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/240

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.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (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/

Ahead of CCL's March 29-30 Conservative Conference, join Conservative Outreach Director Andrew Eyerly for a training that will provide ideas and resources for all members of CCL to recruit conservatives. Regardless of your political affiliation, the ideas in the training to engage with conservatives concerned about climate change that also may be interested in joining a supportive community in Citizens’ Climate Lobby.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (3:02) Background (8:19) Who To Reach Out To (20:28) Hosting An Event (31:21) Having A Conversation (39:08) Putting It All Together

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/growing-conservative-membership CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/364 2022 CCL Conservative Conference: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/climate-change-conferences/conservative/

Join Charlotte Ward, CCL's State and Local Media Coordinator for a training that discusses the process of writing an op-ed, how to submit an op-ed to your local print media outlet; and different approaches or angles one could take.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:10) Why Write An Op-ed? (3:20) Planning Your Op-ed (8:22) The Writing Process (16:27) Ideas & Examples

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/ccu-op-eds

CCL Community Training page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/113

Join CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli for a training that will review what research is out there about any inflationary impacts from climate policies like a carbon price or other provisions in the Build Back Better Act. Dana will review what resources and materials are also available for you in your own outreach.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Introduction and Agenda
(2:10) What is inflation and what causes it?
(15:26) Why It Matters
(20:20) The Effect of Carbon Fee & Dividend
(24:46) Summary & Takeaways

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/inflation-slides CCL Community Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/events/item/24/9005

Deciding what one wants to do and be in life has often been hard for young people in high school and college. Now with a global pandemic in a time of climate change, it is more difficult than ever to answer the questions, What do you want to be when you grow up?

Many graduation speeches exhort us to Pursue our Passions, and many a parent worry that such a pursuit will lead their child into a jobless future.

Flannery Winchester was not put off by the concerns of others. She wanted to study English literature. She had no idea her skills and passion would lead her to taking on a national role in communicating to people about climate change.

As Citizens Climate Lobby’s Communications Director, Flannery Winchester 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. She began volunteering with CCL in 2015 and joined the communications department in 2017. When she’s not working, she’s probably gardening, reading, or spending time outside with her dogs.

The Art House

Krista Hiser is back with another instalment of the Ultimate Cli-Fi Book Club. This time she looks at a book that hits very close to home. She dives into the Pandemic and climate change in Emily St. John Mandel’s novel, Stations Eleven.

You can hear standalone versions of The Art House at Artists and Climate Change

Good News Report

Dr. Anthony Leiserowitz, and this is Climate Connections shares good news. Electric trucks could save lives: Pollution from diesel trucks is associated with health problems, and it disproportionately harms low-income people and communities of color.

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Join CCL Research Coordinator Rick Knight for a training that will explore what methane is, where it comes from, and how it affects the climate. The training also explores the various measures that have been enacted, other policy designs that have been proposed to control and how it fits in with CCL’s overall climate advocacy.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Introductions and agenda
(3:04) What methane is and why we should care
(10:15) Where methane comes from
(21:19) Methane policies and regulations
(34:16) How methane fits in our advocacy

Presentation Slides and citations: http://cclusa.org/methane-fee-slides

CCL Community Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/events/item/24/9004

Join CCL Research Coordinator Jerry Hinkle for a review of six different climate impact and policy tools available to CCL volunteers in the Local Impacts category of our resource directory to help you understand the impacts on the state level. Jerry will review some of the recent research available to include in your advocacy, including the Health Co-Benefits by State from Decarbonization, Household Impact Study Resource, Rural Economic Benefits of Climate Policy, and Climate Central's Tools.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(4:31) PNAS: Health, Agriculture & Labor Benefits
(8:18) Household Impact Study
(10:18) Nature: Poverty Alleviation
(12:24) MIT: Net Climate Policy Benefits
(15:11) Rural Economic Benefits
(20:30) State Climate Policy Dashboard

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/state-level-climate-tools

CCL Community Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/events/item/24/9003

Support from faith communities carries considerable influence with members of Congress on both sides of the aisle, 30% of whom are Catholic. This month, we'll hear from José Aguto, executive director of Catholic Climate Covenant, which helps U.S. Catholics respond to the Church's call to care for creation and care for the poor. José will talk about the Covenant's work, how to connect with Catholics on climate, and the Covenant's support for climate solutions like the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. José worked for the Friends Committee on National Legislation before joining Catholic Climate Covenant. He served in the U.S. Army and is a graduate of Brown University and Villanova Law School.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (4:51) Jose's Presentation (20:42) Q&A Discussion (28:10) Legislative Update (33:44) CCL January Actions

CCL's January Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet January Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/663491023 Catholic Climate Covenant: https://catholicclimatecovenant.org/ CCL's January President and Senate Action Campaign: https://cclusa.org/take-action We're All Part of God's Plan(et): https://godsplanet.us/ Laudato Si Action Platform: https://laudatosiactionplatform.org/ CCL's March 29 - 30, 2022 Conservative Conference: http://cclusa.org/conservativeconference Vatican Statement Supporting Carbon Pricing: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/speeches/2019/june/documents/papa-francesco_20190614_compagnie-petrolifere.html CCL's Resilience Hub: https://cclusa.org/resilience

Join Todd Elvins, CCL's Action Coordinator, for a training that provides a thorough action guide organized by CCL’s lever of political will that your group can use to plan and coordinate your areas of focus for the year ahead. Know that we trust that each group will do what is appropriate for its local politics and volunteer resources.

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

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro (3:00) Planning Guide & Important Dates (5:38) Being An Oasis In The Storm (9:40) Educating & Activating Your Communities (13:52) Getting Voters To Ask Candidates & Elected Officials For Climate Action (19:26) New Years' Resolution & Social Media Action

Citizens’ Climate Radio is a monthly podcast hosted by CCLer Peterson Toscano. Browse all our past episode recaps here, or listen to past episodes here, and check out the latest episode in the post below.

How can we help the public embrace the science that reveals our climate has been changing dramatically and very quickly? And more than that, how do we make them feel and experience the data so profoundly that it causes them to respond?

These are the questions UK-born artist Caroline Roberts brings to this month’s episode of Citizens’ Climate Radio, and to her art installation, the present of my life looks different under trees. This piece is an immersive installation of cyanotypes that has been exhibited at BOX13 ArtSpace and HCC Southwest in Houston, TX.

Originally from the UK, Caroline moved to Houston, Texas, 18 years ago. She explains that a story about drowned forest thousands of years ago in the UK, along with recent flooding in her city, inspires and informs her artistic work.

“The installation consists of 60 11-feet high panels, each one representing a year of Houston weather data and encircling the Back BOX like a grove of trees. Each varies in width based on the rainfall intensity, as measured by the number of days on which the total rainfall was greater than three inches: the point at which street flooding occurs. The panel color, from ice-blue to blue-black, represents the average nighttime temperature for that year. At first glance the immersive nature of this cyanotype installation provides a cool environment as Houston temperatures fall into autumn. However, a closer look gives the bigger picture: more shocking than any graph, this forest-like environment shows the story of rising temperatures and intensifying rain events.”

While Caroline started her career as a chemical engineer with the faith that science would save the environment, she soon realized that many fields and talents could contribute to environmental advocacy.

Caroline has always relied on science, and after crunching the numbers about the future of the country’s coastline due to climate-related flooding, she found herself in a state of horror and shock for weeks.

Caroline wanted people’s jaws to drop when they saw her art, which visualizes the overwhelming information she has seen predicted for the near future. As environmental conditions over time have grown worse, her installation’s fabric coincides, growing heavy and darker and colder as the fabric winds through history and to the present.

Caroline says that viewers were “gobsmacked” by her forest of fabric, and hopes that all who see her piece will contemplate the view of their own life under trees.

For more information on the data behind this installation please continue to the story and data page.

The Art House

For this month’s segment, you will hear a dramatic reading of Kamil Haque’s play, “Confessions of the Little Match Girl to the Star.” Kamil explains that in creating this piece, he chose to fracture a fairy tale, a nursery rhyme and the calling out to one’s “mama.” These common symbols of innocence form the spine of the play.

To create the heart and soul of this piece, Kamil examined and extracted pieces from the transcripts of Greta Thunberg’s 2019 U.N.'s Climate Action Summit and George Floyd’s final moments in 2020. Through these channels he explores how two people on opposite ends of the age and racial spectrum express grief and anguish at their circumstances. How might their spirit and the spirit of their message live on literally and metaphorically?

“Confessions of the Little Match Girl to the Star” was performed at The BTS Center’s Climate Change Theatre Action 2021 event. It is read by Dr. Natasha DeJarnett, a public health expert and the chair of Citizens’ Climate Education board.

You can hear standalone versions of The Art House at Artists and Climate Change.

Good News Report

Our good news story this month comes from Solemi Herandez, the Southeast coordinator for Citizens’ Climate Lobby. She tells us about her experiences at COP26 and shares good news about Climate Empowerment Article 12 of the Paris agreement. Solemi is hopeful for the future because of the involvement that she saw at COP26, and is hoping that more citizens will get engaged in climate work.

We always welcome your thoughts, questions, suggestions, good news, 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.

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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.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (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/

Join CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nucitelli for a review of a new tool from Dr. Drew Shindell's lab that helps advocates display on the state-level climate co-benefits. Dr. Shindell's research is one of the main underpinnings behind CCL's emphasis that carbon pricing also helps clean the air and saves lives based on his recently published peer-reviewed article in PNAS: Temporal and spatial distribution of health, labor, and crop benefits of climate change mitigation in the United States.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:07) About Dr. Shindell's Team (5:01) Overview of the Results (7:25) Value of a Statistical Life (12:12) Introducing the Tool (15:29) Explaining the Scenarios (22:53) Choosing Your Impact

Tool: http://shindellgroup.rc.duke.edu/apps/decarb/ PNSA Article: https://www.pnas.org/content/118/46/e2104061118 Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/state-climate-health-tool CCL Community Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/425

Join Citizens' Climate International's Global Strategy Director Joseph Robertson, Cathy Orlando, Citizens’ Climate International Program Director, Isatis Cintron, CCI Board Member and Latin American Regional Coordinator and Solemi Hernandez CCL Southeast Regional Coordinator for an update and review on all that happened at COP26 and how it connects with CCL's work.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Agenda and Intro (1:33) What is COP and Why is it important? (7:50) COP26 Outcomes & Article 6.8 (12:20) Canada (20:59) ACE - Action for Climate Empowerment (36:20) People's Pavilion (42:14) Road to COP27 and Conclusion

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/cop-26-slides CCL Community Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/383 Background reading: https://www.citizensclimateintl.news/p/cci-welcomes-cop26-commitments-to https://www.citizensclimateintl.news/p/glasgow-outcomes-need-to-protect

We live in a world with stronger and more frequent extreme weather events. As a result, giving and receiving hospitality is becoming the new normal for humans. Citizens’ Climate Radio host Peterson Toscano speaks with public theologian Jayme R. Reaves and public health expert Dr. Natasha DeJarnett. What are the risks leading to more displacement? What are the dilemmas and challenges of housing, feeding, and creating more space for people uprooted from homes during extreme weather? And what are some of the creative ways communities provide protection to those temporarily or permanently unhoused?

Jayme R. Reaves is the director of academic development at Sarum College in Salisbury, England. She teaches in areas such as biblical studies, and feminist and liberation theology. Over the last 20 years, she has worked as a consultant, researcher, lecturer, and facilitator in the U.S., former Yugoslavia, Northern Ireland, and Great Britain. Her focus internationally has been on the intersections between theology and public issues such as peace, conflict, hospitality, memory, and gender.

Jayme discusses the roles that scarcity and abundance play in making sure that those most impacted by the environment in the community around us are cared for. She calls on churches to work in their own communities to make congregations aware of sharing with those who don’t have as much.

Jayme regularly speaks, leads retreats, conducts workshops, and acts as “theologian in residence” with communities who wish to dive deeper into understanding theological frameworks for social justice activism. She's the author of Safeguarding the Stranger: An Abrahamic Theology & Ethic of Protective Hospitality (Wipf & Stock, 2016) and co-editor of When Did We See You Naked?: Jesus as a Victim of Sexual Abuse (SCM, 2021).

Additionally, she co-hosts the podcast Outlander Soul, which looks at the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon with a theological, religious, and spiritual lens and takes seriously the role fiction plays in fans’ lives as a sacred text. Jayme lives in Dorset, England with her partner and two dogs.

Dr. Natasha DeJarnett is an assistant professor in the Christina Lee Brown Environment Institute at the University of Louisville Division of Environmental Medicine, researching the health impacts of extreme heat exposure and environmental health disparities. Additionally, she is a professorial lecturer in Environmental and Occupational Health at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. Previously, Dr. DeJarnett was the interim associate director of Program and Partnership Development at the National Environmental Health Association, leading research, climate and health, and children’s environmental health.

She also previously served as a policy analyst at the American Public Health Association (APHA), where she led the Natural Environment portfolio, including air and water exposures along with climate change. Dr. DeJarnett is a member of the EPA’s Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee, is chair of the Governing Board of Citizens’ Climate Education, a member of the Board of Directors of Physicians for Social Responsibility, chair-elect for APHA’s Environment Section, member of the Advisory Board of APHA’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity, a member of the Board of Trustees for the BTS Center, special advisor to the Environmental Health and Equity Collaborative, and the Steering Committee of the International Transformational Resilience Coalition.

Dr. DeJarnett emphasizes that more than ever before, people are being displaced as a result of severe weather phenomena caused by climate change. In 2018, 16 million people were displaced due to climate, 1.2 million of which were American. She points out that in 2020, more hurricanes and tropical storms made landfall than ever before, to the point where letters in the Greek alphabet were being used to name them, as the list of hurricane names had been used up. Dr. DeJarnett says that church communities are presented with the opportunity to provide hospitality more than ever by turning churches into cooling centers, and by educating the community about staying safe through weather phenomena.

To learn more about building community resilience see the US Climate Resilience Toolkit or see how you can get involved with establishing a local or regional Climate Resilience Hub.

The Art House

Joining us in the Art House is Dr. Krista Hiser with The Ultimate Cli-Fi Book Club. The purpose of the book club is to look at climate-themed literature and consider how it can help us engage differently with interdisciplinary topics and existential threats related to the planetary predicament of climate change.

In this episode, Krista reflects on Deena Metzger’s novel A Rain of Night Birds.

Dr. Krista Hiser is Professor at Kapiʻolani Community College. Her Ph.D. is in Educational Administration from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. She has published works on community engagement, service-learning, organizational change, post-apocalyptic and cli-fi literature.

In this month’s episode, Krista tells us that the protagonist of “A Rain of Night Birds” is a scientist that also relies on feeling to gauge the environmental phenomena around her. With themes of spiritualism and indigenous culture, this “literature of restoration” focuses on the concept of doing no harm, based on the importance of the world around us.

You can read a written version of Krista’s essay at The Ultimate Cli-Fi Book Club for Sustainability in Higher Education on Medium. You can hear standalone versions of The Art House at Artists and Climate Change.

Good News Report

Our good news comes from Anthony Leiserowitz at Yale Climate Connections. In tune with the theme of hospitality, Anthony discusses a disaster resiliency program geared toward Spanish-speaking residents in Sonoma County, California.

Whether people lose power or work as a result of climate and weather disasters, many nonprofits are developing plans and guides to help Spanish speakers in the west prepare. These programs help residents sign up for emergency alerts, prepare for emergencies, and make financial arrangements needed to safely leave during severe weather.

We always welcome your thoughts, questions, suggestions, good news, and recommendations for the show. Leave a voicemail at (518) 595-9414 (+1 if calling from outside the U.S.). You can email your answers to radio @ citizensclimate.org

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Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, The Nature Conservancy's Chief Scientist and Atmospheric Scientist and Professor, Texas Tech University, shares her takeaways from COP26 and reviews her latest book, "Saving Us."

In SAVING US: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World Dr. Hayhoe draws upon interdisciplinary research and personal stories to demonstrate that whether you’re a parent or a person of faith, a beachgoer or a sports fan, a foodie or a travel junkie, climate change affects someone or something you care about, which means you already have power to act for change. While other books in this space offer doomsday scenarios, Hayhoe ‘s approach is optimistic and inclusive. She argues that climate action isn’t about being a certain type of person or voting a certain way. It’s about connecting with our communities based on the values we already have, to inspire collective action.

Order your copy of the book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Saving-Us/Katharine-Hayhoe/9781982143831 Dr. Hayhoe's TIME Essay: https://time.com/6089999/climate-change-hope/ Global Weirding on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi6RkdaEqgRVKi3AzidF4ow

Hear about CCL’s vision forward and how we’ll get there. w/ Mark Reynolds CCL Executive Director and Madeleine Para CCL President Share your ideas for CCL's future focus: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdR7E9kfAcvF_3uNzaxmqzoNeuElWjTv9JcPOgnSofv_t9Huw/viewform

SavingUs #KatharineHayhoe #Climate #ClimateSolutions

Panelists from Climate Interactive, Yale Program on Climate Change Communications, and Project Drawdown Georgia, will each discuss their work which focuses on analyzing, communicating, and implementing various climate solutions. What solutions are most impactful? How can grassroots groups like CCL incorporate these solutions into our advocacy? Panel moderated by Tony Sirna, CCL Strategy Director.

Dr. Marilyn A. Brown Regents and Brook Byers Professor of Sustainable Systems Georgia Institute of Technology https://www.drawdownga.org/

Ellie Johnston Climate & Energy Lead Climate Interactive https://www.climateinteractive.org/

Jennifer Marlon, PhD Research Scientist and Lecturer Yale School of the Environment and the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC) https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/

Tony Sirna Strategy Director Citizens’ Climate Lobby https://citizensclimatelobby.org/join-citizens-climate-lobby/

Mark Reynolds Executive Director of Citizens’ Climate Lobby welcomes all conference attendees and provides an overview of the day ahead. Join CCL: https://cclusa.org/join

Join CCL Education & Engagement Director Brett Cease and Southeast Regional Coordinator Solemi Hernandez for a workshop that will help newer volunteers (and seasoned volunteers who want a refresher) understand CCL’s method and vision and inspire you to find your role so you can hit the ground running. You’ll even have a chance to participate in a mock lobby meeting so you are well prepared for our Nov. 15-18 Virtual Lobby Week (if you are participating). In this interactive workshop you will: Learn the basics of becoming an effective climate advocate through review of the CCL’s structure, mission, purpose and methodology of creating political will, Practice how to appeal to the best in others and build common ground, Review the details of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, Learn how to build constructive relationships with elected representatives and practice our lobbying methods.

CCL Community New Volunteer Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/new-volunteer

Dr. Danny Richter Citizens’ Climate Lobby Vice President of Government Affairs

More Lobby Training For CCL's November 2021 Lobby Days:

https://community.citizensclimate.org/bulletin/2101/259

As carbon fee and dividend becomes more central to the national climate policy discussion, you may see more people or organizations criticizing it. Attend this session to learn 5 steps you can take to address these critiques effectively.

Responding to Negative Press: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/491 Handling Challenging Questions about Carbon Pricing: https://community.citizensclimate.org/handling-challenging-questions

Handling Opposition During Reconciliation: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19e2o3FZo2HPj8zJKD0A-z8tpf3R0W6jH0MahBEKiG1s/edit

En-ROADS is a transparent, policy simulation model that gives people the chance to experiment with different scenarios that limit future global warming. Ellie Johnston, Climate Interactive’s Climate and Energy Lead, will demonstrate this model and share how you can use it in your advocacy. https://www.climateinteractive.org/tools/en-roads/

Join Brett Cease, CCL Education & Engagement Director for a tour of CCL Community. Brett will review where you can find resources, training, events and how to log your CCL Actions. Tune in to hear exciting updates for training tracking and our badge system!

Start Exploring CCL Community: https://community.citizensclimate.org/help

Join CCL’s research and legislative affairs teams to review the budget reconciliation package, what’s in there and what’s not? What does that mean for CCL’s advocacy going forward? Come with your questions!

Reconciliation Actions Training Topic Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/reconciliation-actions

Questions? Ask in the CCL Community Forums: https://cclusa.org/forums

Want to build your skills for lobbying and climate conversations, particularly those that are difficult or oppositional? In this workshop we will review different states of the human nervous system, and explore how knowledge of these can help us to be better communicators. We will connect this to the skills of “Motivational Interviewing,” which have been shown in numerous studies to facilitate change in healthcare settings. These skills can also lower the temperature in our political conversations, helping us to connect and find common ground with members of Congress and others. Led by John Sabin, CCL Great Lakes Regional Co-coordinator, and Tamara Station, CCL Education & Resilience Coordinator.

CCL Resilience Hub: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/resilience-hub

Motivational Interviewing Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/123

As negotiations wrap up in Glasgow, hear from Joe Robertson, Citizens’ Climate International Executive Director, and Solemi Hernandez, CCL Southeast Regional Coordinator, for the latest on what happened at COP26 – what are the preliminary results and what does that mean for U.S. domestic and foreign climate policy?

CCI COP 26 Resources: CCI Website - https://www.CitizensClimate.earth Newsletter - https://www.CitizensClimateIntl.news Photos - https://ctzn.earth/cop26-album

CCL student leaders and regional fellows Daphne Hulse and Luke Bartol, as well as CCL Student Engagement Manager Steffanie Munguía, share the best practices and tips to start and maintain your campus organization. https://citizensclimatehighered.org/campus-leaders

Sarah Guy, the Director of Strategy and Outreach for Ocean Defense Initiative, and Brad Ack, the Ocean Visions Executive Director, will discuss what climate mitigation strategies exist in our oceans; including ocean-based carbon dioxide removal, and legislation that impacts these projects. Moderated by CCL VP of Government Affairs, Dr. Danny Richter.

Website Resources:

https://oceanvisions.org/

https://resourceslegacyfund.org/programs/ocean-defense-initiative/

Agriculture offers the opportunity to reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs) and sequester carbon in soil and trees. Jenifer Wightman, Research Specialist at Cornell University will share how can we prioritize mitigation strategies in agriculture to ensure that we are working toward scientifically accountable reductions.

CCL Agriculture Action Team: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/968

Dr. Barry Rabe, the J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Professor of Public Policy at the Ford School at the University of Michigan and Dr. Ross Astoria from University of Wisconsin Parkside will discuss the latest policies and initiatives surrounding methane reduction and success stories from some U.S. states, and countries like Norway and Nigeria.

More about Dr. Rabe's research: https://www.brookings.edu/experts/barry-rabe/ https://fordschool.umich.edu/faculty/barry-rabe

How does CCL make sure everyone has a seat at the table? Listen to some of our CCLers who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) about participating within their chapters and the CCL community.

Diversity & Inclusion at CCL: https://community.citizensclimate.org/diversity-inclusion-at-ccl

CCLers under 18 from Washington and California will share how they have created active and engaged Youth Teams in their chapters. You’ll also hear about the National Youth Action Team’s support and resources from CCL Youth Action Coordinator Sharon Bagatell.

Join at: https://youth.citizensclimatelobby.org/

You called Congress. You emailed. Now what? Quick social media actions that matter.

Ashley Hunt-Martorano, CCL’s Marketing Manager, shares strategic and out-of-the-box actions in using social media to ensure that carbon pricing legislation is passed this year! Platforms discussed will include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn.

https://cclusa.org/socialaction

Allie Kelly, Executive Director of The Ray, will discuss how The Ray is transforming the way we utilize our highway system. This discussion will explore utilization of The Ray’s Vision Zero mission to reduce transportation carbon emissions, modernize the grid, and save lives on our roads.

More about The Ray: https://theray.org/

Join CCL IT Developer Garrett Pennell and Lauren Juarez, Dallas-Fort Worth Group Leaders, for strategies on bringing new people aboard to CCL. This session will include tips on how to help new volunteers feel welcome and empowered policy drivers.

Onboarding Action Team: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/2754

Learn about effective conservative outreach from Ian Harrison, Chair of the CCL Conservative Caucus and CO Conservative State Lead, who will provide examples of outreach that can be replicated across the country.

https://citizensclimatelobby.org/conservatives-on-climate-change/

Prof. Matthew Bunn of the Harvard Kennedy School will review nuclear energy’s potential for helping to mitigate climate change. What obstacles would have to be overcome, and what risks would have to be addressed, for nuclear energy to play a major role? What can new policies or new technologies do to help deal with these constraints and risks?

Nuclear Energy Action Team: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/2592

Supporting Slides Available at https://cclusa.org/presentations

Scheduling and delivering presentations are critical aspects of outreach in the community. Join CCL Program Director Don Addu and Dave Cain, CCL Presenters Action Team Co-Leader, to hear about the impact of presentations, as well as how to craft and focus your virtual and in-person presentations to make them engaging.

CCL Presentations Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/presentations

CCL Presenters & Schedulers Action Team: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/973

Join CCL Regional Coordinator Jon Clark for a training designed for those who wish to learn more about leading a lobby meeting with a member of Congress or staff. In this training, we'll review the role of a lobby team leader, how they assign team roles, coordinate practice times and how to handle other special situations. This training is Part IV in the “Working With Congress” training series, designed to help our more experienced volunteers and citizen lobbyists get ready for our June lobbying meetings.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Introduction & Agenda (2:45) The Importance of Leadership (9:54) Advance Planning (20:21) Meeting Planning Suggestions (24:16) Expressing Leadership - Before, During, After Meeting (38:24) Meeting Minutes & Final Considerations

Additional Resources: Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/lobbylead Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/working-with-congress/lobbying-401 Questions: https://cclusa.org/forums

Join CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs Dr. Danny Richter for a training that will review the updates and context for CCL's newly updated Supporting Asks as well as guidance for lobby teams as they plan their online meetings. This is a recommended training for any CCL volunteer planning on being a part of their group's 2021 November Lobby Meeting (as well as last week's Lobby Training #1 - CCL's Legislative Plan & Primary Asks).

To skip ahead to a specific section go to the time indicated in parenthesis.

(from beginning) Intro & Agenda
(3:38) Current State of Play
(7:45) Primary Asks
(10:00) Supporting Asks
(23:00) Connecting with Congress
Q&A Discussion (separate link: https://vimeo.com/642770688)

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/nov-supporting-slides

Supporting Asks Resource: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/240

Making Primary & Supporting Asks: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/185

Last week President Biden released a framework for the budget and Majority Leader Schumer is giving Senators one week to make adjustments, including consideration of a carbon fee with a rebate. We’re holding a special meeting tonight for CCL leadership to talk about this (hopefully) last push to call the Senate and ask for a carbon price in reconciliation.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Introduction & Opening Remarks (3:19) Legislative Landscape Update (11:34) Q&A on Legislative Updates (18:40) Calling Campaign Details (26:17) Closing Thoughts from Madeleine Para (27:21) Halloween Cashback Video (29:18) Closing Thoughts from Mark Reynolds (30:29) A Reminder Of Who We Are

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/call-congress-price-slides For people with Democratic Senators: https://cclusa.org/senate-call For people without Democratic Senators: https://cclusa.org/house-call Short link that works for everyone: https://cclusa.org/action Budget Reconciliation Actions Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/reconciliation-actions Register for the November Conference: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/climate-change-conferences/fall/

Join CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs Dr. Danny Richter for a training that provides up to the moment insights on the dynamics in Congress and how we can most effectively use our time in meetings to support our agenda. This is a recommended training for those planning on joining their local November 2021 Lobby Meeting (as well as next week's Lobby Training #2 - Supporting Asks & Final Guidance).

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:22) Background (20:14) Where are things now? (24:35) Primary Asks for Democrats (29:53) Primary Asks for Republicans Q&A Discussion: https://vimeo.com/640472273 (separate video)

Primary Asks: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/237 Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/nov-asks-slides CCL Community Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/459

Join world renowned climate scientist and CCL Advisory Board Member Dr. Katharine Hayhoe for a CCL-exclusive one hour conversation with our favorite climate communicator about her new book!

In SAVING US: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World Dr. Hayhoe draws upon interdisciplinary research and personal stories to demonstrate that whether you’re a parent or a person of faith, a beachgoer or a sports fan, a foodie or a travel junkie, climate change affects someone or something you care about, which means you already have power to act for change. While other books in this space offer doomsday scenarios, Hayhoe ‘s approach is optimistic and inclusive. She argues that climate action isn’t about being a certain type of person or voting a certain way. It’s about connecting with our communities based on the values we already have, to inspire collective action.

Order your book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Saving-Us/Katharine-Hayhoe/9781982143831 Dr. Hayhoe's TIME Essay: https://time.com/6089999/climate-change-hope/ Global Weirding on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi6RkdaEqgRVKi3AzidF4ow Yale's Research on Shifting Republican Views: https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/shifting-republican-views-on-climate-change-through-targeted-advertising/

More about Dr. Hayhoe: Katharine Hayhoe is an atmospheric scientist whose research focuses on understanding what climate change means for people and the places where we live. She is the Chief Scientist for The Nature Conservancy and a Horn Distinguished Professor and Endowed Professor of Public Policy and Public Law in the Dept. of Political Science at Texas Tech University. Her book, “Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World,” will be released in Sept 2021 and she also hosts the PBS digital series Global Weirding, currently in its fifth season. Katharine has been named one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People, the UnitedNations Champion of the Environment, and the World Evangelical Alliance’s Climate Ambassador

This month's conversation featured CCL's Senior Business Relations Manager Kyle Kammien talking with Shannon Heyck-Williams, National Wildlife Federation's Senior Director on Climate and Energy Policy.

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.

Join CCL: https://cclusa.org/join National Wildlife Federation: https://nwf.org/ Register for future Big Tent Climate Talks: https://cclusa.org/bigtent

Are you curious about what to expect about the November Conference and Lobby Days or have a question about any final details? Join Amy Bennett, CCL Director of Congressional Liaisons & Lobby Days and Alison Kubicsko, National Events Manager, for a final walk-through of the who, what, and where for the November Conference and Lobby Days to help you prepare for what to expect with the schedule, logistics, and details.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:25) CCL Lobby Days (13:54) CCL Conference Overview

Presentation slides: http://cclusa.org/logistics Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/272 Follow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/citizensclimatelobby Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/citizensclimate/

It turns out that strong climate policy, similar to the Energy Innovation Act, would provide substantial economic benefits to America’s rural communities. Wind and solar energy would expand dramatically, and construction and maintenance of these renewable projects would bring jobs and money to communities in need of the boost. Further, over 80% of the financial benefits would flow to District’s currently held by Republicans! CCL has worked with consultants to generate estimates of the direct annual revenue accruing to each District as a result of a policy similar to a carbon tax, and we’ve produced a two-page summary handouts explaining the benefit for each (similar to the Household Impact Study).

Join Jerry Hinkle, CCL Research Coordinator for a training on CCL district-specific research that estimates the annual direct revenue accruing to each district from the renewable energy buildout that would result from strong climate policy. This analysis synthesizes the recent reporting done by RMI and work from UPenn Researcher Kevin Ummel, and it demonstrates that renewable energy development offers significant rural America economic development opportunities.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:57) Background - the Benefit (5:15) The Policy Scenario (9:47) Estimating Economic Benefits (22:34) Advocacy Tools

Rural Economic Benefits of Climate Policy Resource Page: http://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/103 Interactive Map: https://community.citizensclimate.org/tools/rural_economic_impact_map Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/rural-economic-benefits-slides

Kathy Baughman McLeod, SVP, Atlantic Council & Director, Adrienne Arsht - Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center reveals the many risks that come with extreme heat. She also provides multiple solutions, including innovative ways to use insurance to change the way we build and respond to extreme weather.

Kathy Baughman McLeod leads the Center’s work to reach one billion people worldwide with climate resilience solutions by 2030. She also chairs the Extreme Heat Resilience Alliance which partners with climate-forward Mayors around the world to appoint Chief Heat Officers. Additionally, Kathy is spearheading the global push to name and categorize heat waves. She was formerly Global Executive for Environmental and Social Risk at Bank of America, Managing Director for Climate Risk & Resilience at The Nature Conservancy, and a Florida Climate Commissioner. She is the recipient of the Duke University Fuqua School of Business 2021 “Leader of Consequence” award.

Learn more about Kathy and her work to reach one billion people with climate solutions by visiting One Billion Resilient. Follow Kathy on Twitter.

Articles by Kathy Baughman McLeod and others about responding to extreme heat.

Foreign Affairs’ “Building a Resilient Planet,” Marketplace’s “How the U.S. could be smarter about insuring against extreme weather-related disasters,” The Financial Times’ “Cities Appoint ‘Heat Officers’ In Response to Warming Threat,” The New Yorker’s “Oil’s Bad, Bad Day,” The Climate Pod’s “How Do We Live with Hotter ‘Climate Normals’?,” Reuter’s “U.S. Cities Hire specialists to counter climate change as impacts worsen,” and Fast Company’s “Athens will be the first European city to appoint a Chief Heat Officer.”bHeat is Killing Us and The Economy Too The Atlantic Council

The Art House

Joining us in the Art House is Marissa Slaven. In 2019 we featured her in Episode 33 to talk about her young adult climate themed novel, Code Blue. Now Marissa is back with the squeal, Code Red. She was inspired by her daughter to write this series of eco-fiction thriller, where a teenage girl and her friends battle climate change. I sat down with her to talk about the new book and to hear her read an excerpt. To learn more about Marissa and her books, visit Stormbird Press. You can also follow her on Twitter.

You can hear standalone versions of The Art House at Artists and Climate Change

Good News Report

Our good news story this month comes from Flannery Winchester, communications director at Citizens Climate Lobby. Because of the many efforts by CCL volunteers, the needle is moving towards carbon fee and dividend as one of the ways to address climate change. She talks about the budget reconciliation process and volunteer lobbying and how politicians and the press are responding.

We always welcome your thoughts, questions, suggestions, good news, 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.

Join CCL's State and Local Media Coordinator Charlotte Ward for a training that will be focused on how you can best utilize CCL's amazing suite of media resources to amplify the importance of including an ambitious price on carbon in the emerging reconciliation process, including customizing and submitting one of CCL’s op-ed templates, asking an editor for an editorial, writing more local letters to the editor and amplifying your media work on social media.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda To skip ahead to a specific section go to the time indicated in parenthesis. Intro & Agenda (from beginning) Step 1: Become A Media Manager (3:57) Step 2: Find & Share LTE Opportunities (8:04) Step 3: Boost Visibility w/ Op-Eds (12:20) Step 4: Link Up With Your Liaison (20:58) Step 5: Make The News (24:37) Step 6: Aim For An Editorial (29:18) Step 7: Get Social! (31:01)

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/jump-start-media-slides CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/372 Print Media Resources: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources#media-relations

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.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (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/

Join CCL State Level Carbon Pricing Coordinator Alexis Hermosillo and CCL's legislative interns Amanda Christophe and Matias Alberola for a training that will examine the connection between severance fees and carbon pricing, and help attendees understand current trends and future steps for action.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Introduction & Agenda

(2:41) Introduction of Severance Fees

(4:14) Scope of U.S. Severance Fees

(7:34)Tax Revenue Use

(9:47) Relation to Carbon Pricing

(11:55) Trends and Steps for Action

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/severance-fee-slides

National Conference of State Legislatures: https://www.ncsl.org/research/fiscal-policy/state-energy-revenues-update.aspx

Dr. Barry Rabe’s research: https://www.brookings.edu/ author/barry-rabe/?type=posts and

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1wNYXHPs3VbXJjHn8MslG3OHzvHo47COK/edit#slide=id.p11

Join CCL's Marketing Manager Ashley Hunt Martorano for a training that walks you through the strategic ways you can leverage the power of their own social media profiles to amplify and support the actions CCL is taking to help ensure strong climate policy like a carbon price is included in the emerging details of the budget reconciliation process.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (4:00) Why Take Action Now? (11:09) Twitter Actions (19:15) Facebook Actions (25:38) Instagram Actions (32:32) TikTok Actions (37:06) LinkedIn Action and Final reminders

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/10-social-actions-slides Social Media Toolkit for CCL's Reconciliation Campaign: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/489

Join Nate Abercrombie CCL Conservative Outreach Coordinator for a training on communicating with conservatives regarding carbon pricing policies Energy Innovation & Carbon Dividend Act. Nate reviews conservative messaging on climate change, especially with regard to the printed word and highlight the conservative support aligning with key messages and underlying components, connecting how these policies align with conservative values.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (3:03) General Tips for Communicating with Conservatives (15:04) Aspects of Climate Change Conservatives Care About Most (20:47) Conservative Politics of Carbon Pricing (25:26) Conservative Economics of Carbon Pricing

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/communicating-with-conservatives Conservatives on Climate Change Website: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/conservatives-on-climate-change/ Conservative Climate Policy Guide: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/conservative-guide-climate-policy/ CCL Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/communicating-across-the-aisle/conservatives

Contact community leaders you know and ask them to personally call to urge their members of Congress to support carbon pricing in climate legislation. Join CCL Action Director Todd Elvins and CCL leaders Robin Paone and Mark Welsch to find out how you can take action locally.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:03) Why now and which community leaders? (6:38) How they should contact their members of Congress? (8:15) How else to highlight support? (9:50) Volunteer success stories

CCL Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/420 Endorse at: https://energyinnovationact.org/endorse/

How does an American Hindu approach the climate crisis? What ancient values and teachings apply to modern life in America today? And how does this relate to LGBTQ issues and public health? Hari Venkatachalam connects his faith, work, heritage, and even his sexual orientation to living in a climate-changed world.

In the episode Hari reveals how extreme weather, which affects everyone, disproportionally impacts LGBTQ homeless youth. Citizens Climate Radio host, Peterson Toscano, explains,

Up to 40% of youth living on the streets in the United States and Canada are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and non-binary. Many of them avoid going to shelters because they assume they will received the same discrimination and hostility they escaped. This is especially true for transgender and gender non-binary young people. This puts them at extra risk during extreme weather events.

Hari Venkatachalam also talks about his faith and the principles handed down to him from his father. Hari is an active member of Sadhana: A Coalition of Progressive Hindus, and his activism focuses on environmental justice, LGBTQ+ issues, and public health. He currently works in Tampa, Florida as a public health researcher for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Kathy Baughman McLeod, SVP, Atlantic Council & Director, Adrienne Arsht - Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center, also weighs in to talk about the dangers of extreme heat.

The Art House

Joining us in the Art House is Dr. Krista Hiser, with the first in a series of an occasional feature called The Ultimate Cli-Fi Book cCub. The purpose of the book club is to look at climate-themed literature and consider how it can help us engage differently with interdisciplinary topics and existential threats related to the planetary predicament of climate change.

In this episode Krista reflects on the cli-fi novel, Blaze Island by Catherine Bush, and lets her imagination run wild, as she pulls together some of the greatest minds in climate fiction.

Dr. Krista Hiser is Professor at Kapiʻolani Community College. Her PhD is in Educational Administration from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. She has published on community engagement, service-learning, organizational change, post-apocalyptic and cli-fi literature.

You can read a written version of Krista’s essay at The Ultimate Cli-Fi Book Club for Sustainability in Higher Education on Medium.

You can hear standalone versions of The Art House at Artists and Climate Change

Good News Report

Our good news comes from Anthony Leiserowitz at Yale Climate Connections. You will hear about a new fund which aims to bring more people into the climate conversation.

We always welcome your thoughts, questions, suggestions, good news, 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.

Join CCL Strategy Director Tony Sirna for a background review of the budget reconciliation process, understand how this process might apply to carbon fee and dividend related legislation and review additional climate legislation emerging from the Senate and House packages.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:23) Background on Reconciliation & Filibuster (4:37) More about Reconciliation & Budget Resolution (11:53) Carbon Fee & Dividend in Reconciliation (16:33) Other Climate Policy In Reconciliation (33:40) What Have Studies Found? (39:19) Q&A Discussion

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/reconciliation-explained-slides Budget Reconciliation Actions: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/reconciliation-actions CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/487

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.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (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

We're having a surge of new members join CCL! Want to brainstorm ideas on how to best support your own local efforts? Join Elli Sparks, CCL Field Development Director, for a training review that pulls on some of the best ideas from the Onboarding and Group Development Coaches action teams to offer tips and suggested strategies for bringing new people aboard CCL so that they acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviors to become empowered CCL volunteers.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:22) Onboarding Overview (5:38) Basic Welcome Process (16:30) Building Teams and Getting Help (18:25) Boost Engagement via CCL Community (20:17) Ongoing Engagement Ideas

Join the Onboarding Action Team for more ideas! https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/action-teams Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/new-volunteers-engaged CCL Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/298

Join CCL leaders for a review of CCL's training on our five pillars of transformational organizing to help us strengthen our leadership development and capacity throughout our organization. We'll review suggestions and ideas in our groups will increase the number of highly engaged and motivated people that we work with and enable us to reach our goals!

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Background (3:19) The Pyramid of Engagement (9:50) The CCL Way (15:06) The Conditions that Motivate (20:22) The Elimination of Blame (27:13) The Empowerment of Volunteers

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/transformational-organizing-slides CCL Community Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/222

Chantal Bilodeau tells us about Climate Change Theatre Action (CCTA) 2021. Founded in 2015, CCTA is a worldwide series of readings and performances of short climate change plays presented biennially to coincide with the United Nations COP meetings.

CCTA was originally founded by Elaine Ávila, Chantal Bilodeau, Roberta Levitow, and Caridad Svich following a model pioneered by NoPassport Theatre Alliance. It has since evolved into a U.S.-Canada collaboration between The Arctic Cycle and the Centre for Sustainable Practice in the Arts.

Chantal is a playwright and translator originally from Tiohtiá:ke/Montreal, but now based in New York City, the traditional land of the Lenape People. In her capacity as artistic director of The Arctic Cycle, she has been instrumental in getting the theatre and academic communities, as well as audiences in the U.S. and abroad, to engage in climate action through programming that includes live events, talks, publications, workshops, national and international convenings, and a worldwide distributed theatre festival.

To tell us about one of the plays is Dr Zoë Svendsen, Lecturer in Drama and Performance in the Faculty of English, University of Cambridge. Dr. Svendson’s play comes out of a larger project called Love Letter to a Livable Planet. Through collaboration with members of METIS Arts, Zoe created a short play called Love Out of Ruins, where we get to decide many of the details.

Think of it as a much more sophisticated version of Mad-Libs with the aim to create a vision of the future worth pursuing. The play begins in the present time and moves forward. You get to decide the details that shape the character’s world.

You can read Love Out of Ruins by Zoë Svendsen at one of your CCL events. In fact, having a group of friends, students, or climate advocates sit and each fill in the lines can be a mind and heart expanding activity. Then you can share the results at a Climate Change Theatre Action event you host and read some of the plays by the 49 other playwrights from around the world.

Learn more about how you can get your hands on these plays and host your own event. Visit climatechangetheatreaction.com.

The Art House

As a podcaster and radio producer, our host, Peterson Toscano listens to many climate change podcasts. Every now and then though he hears a well designed podcast that hits him in the heart and the gut. It becomes a transformative audio experience. This is exactly what happened when he first listened to Claude Schryer’s Conscient podcast.

As a sound designer, he is able to reach deep into a listener’s mind and even our bodies. Sound has that power. Peterson chatted with Claude about his podcast and his own journey as an artist addressing climate change. From that recorded conversation, Claude wove in sound effects and personal reflection. We encourage you to listen with headphones on.

The conscient podcast / balado conscient is a bilingual series of conversations about arts, conscience and the ecological crisis.You will find it wherever you listen to podcasts.

You can hear standalone versions of The Art House at Artists and Climate Change

Good News Report

Our good news story this month comes from the US State of Utah. Tom Moyer shares How 25 Republicans in Utah came to endorse carbon fee and dividend. If you have good news to share, email us radio @ citizensclimate.org

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.

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.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (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/

Join CCL's Media Manager Ashley Hunt-Martorano for a training that will introduce you to TikTok and CCL's active channel on it (https://www.tiktok.com/@citizensclimate) as well as enhancing you and your group’s use of the newer social media platform to support your social media goals and interact with the millions of users online.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:57) Why TikTok?
(6:05) What is TikTok?
(12:00) Getting Started!
(26:03) CCL's TikTok Strategy
(32:30) CCL Tiktok Video Examples
(44:40) How You Can Help!

Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@citizensclimate Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/tiktok-slides TikTok Forum in the Social Media Action Team on CCL Community: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/discuss/975/3102

Join CCL Executive Director Mark Reynolds, President Madeleine Para and Vice President of Government Affairs Danny Richter for a special CCL webinar for all-leaders because now is the time for a big push in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Review the legislative landscape as context for this campaign, understand how CCL will amplify our asks to both Democrat and Republican House offices, and take action to help ensure a price on carbon is included in the reconciliation package.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (1:11) Opening Remarks (3:11) Legislative Landscape (12:26) Campaign Actions To Take (16:15) Conversation Practice Activity (21:37) Q&A Discussion (35:30) August Monthly Actions & Speaker (36:38) Sen. Whitehouse's Video

Take Action on A Price on Carbon in the House: https://cclusa.org/house Budge Reconciliation CCL Community Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/reconciliation-actions Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/price-carbon-house-slides Questions? Ask on CCL Community’s Forums: https://community.citizensclimate.org/forums

climatechange #climate #reconciliation #priceoncarbon #carbontax

Geraldo Cadava is the author of The Hispanic Republican: The Shaping of An American Political Identity, from Nixon to Trump published by Ecco. He chatted with Citizens Climate Radio about the long history of Hispanics and the Republican party. He reveals what is often misunderstood about the political diversity of Latinos in America. The most asked question he gets is why any Latino voted for Donald Trump. He talks about this and a lot more. He also considers the question about Hispanic Republicans and climate change.

Geraldo Cadava is a professor of History and Latina and Latino Studies at Northwestern University. He received a Ph.D. in History from Yale University in 2008, and he received a B.A., also in History, from Dartmouth College in 2000. His areas of expertise are Latino History, the United States-Mexico Borderlands, Latin American immigration to the United States, and American politics.

The Art House

Over 10 years ago Elli Sparks was struggling to make sense of climate change. She said “…that summer in Virginia was insanely hot. I remember being in the community pool and when I popped my head out of the water, the water evaporated so quickly I felt downright cold! I also remember walking with coworkers to the cafeteria and thinking, ‘Why in the world are none of these people alarmed about climate change??!!’”

She was really struggling, so she wrote a story for herself. Tell Me A Story is a conversation between a parent and a child, a story within a story. Elli, who is now Citizens Climate Lobby’s Director of Field Development, has shared the story with friends, fellow climate advocates, and at public gatherings. She gave Citizens Climate Radio permission to turn the story into a short radio play. Tell Me a Story is performed by Zeke and Anna Loomis-Weber.

Anna Weber-Loomis (she/her) just finished her first year at Sterling College in Vermont. She is studying outdoor education and sustainable agriculture. Zeke Weber-Loomis (she/her) just finished her first year of high school. She spends her free time drawing, playing ukulele, and running cross-country and track.

You can hear standalone versions of The Art House at Artists and Climate Change

Good News Report

Hunter Thomas, a Latino and a Conservative Outreach Fellow for Citizens Climate Radio shares good news about productive meetings he is having with CCL’s Latino Action Team. He is excited about reaching out to Latino Conservatives, especially in promoting carbon fee and divided as a bold and effective solution that appeals to the Right and Left.

If you have good news to share, email us radio @ citizensclimate.org

Dig Deeper

Politico: Trump Didn’t Win the Latino Vote in Texas. He Won the Tejano Vote.
Environmental Defense Fund Fact Sheet (pdf): Latinos and Climate Change
Psychiatric Times: The Effects of Climate Change on Hispanic and Latinx Communities

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.

Join CCL Education & Engagement Director Brett Cease and CCL Michigan Liaisons Coordinator Lisa DelBuono, MD, for a training that will review the background, details, and how to host a simulation event with Climate Interactive's climate policy simulator, En-ROADS, built with MIT Sloan. Lisa demonstrates two sample presentations using the tool to help groups explore the power of a steadily rising price on carbon through policies like the Energy Innovation & Carbon Dividend Act as well as other strategies to address climate change to highlight complementary climate goals including the impact of changes in energy, land use, consumption, agriculture, and other policies.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:25) En-ROADS Background (8:01) How To Use The Simulator (12:24) Example Carbon Pricing En-Roads Simulation For Progressive-Leaning Audiences (stand alone version: https://youtu.be/awyp495Ran4) (27:23) Example Carbon Pricing En-Roads Simulation For Conservative-Leaning Audiences (stand alone version: https://youtu.be/162gInMuJws) (39:04) Next Steps In Your Outreach (43:20) En-ROADS Training Updates!

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/enroads-update En-ROADS Simulator: http://en-roads.org En-ROADS Training: https://learn.climateinteractive.org/ What's working for you? Share on CCL Community’s Forums: https://community.citizensclimate.org/forums

Join CCL Executive Director Mark Reynolds, President Madeleine Para and Vice President of Government Affairs Danny Richter for a special CCL webinar for all-leaders because now is the time for a big push on the Senate.

Review the Senate legislative landscape as context for this campaign, understand how CCL will amplify our asks to both Democrat and Republican Senate office, and take action to help ensure a price on carbon is included in the reconciliation package.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (1:28) Opening Remarks (2:27) Legislative Landscape (9:29) Campaign Actions To Take (14:26) Role Play Example (19:19) Q&A Discussion

Take Action on A Price on Carbon in the Senate: https://cclusa.org/senate CCL Crunch Time For Climate Policy: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/climate-policy-in-budget-reconciliation/ Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/price-carbon-senate-slides Questions? Ask on CCL Community’s Forums: https://community.citizensclimate.org/forums

climatechange #climate #reconciliation #priceoncarbon #carbontax

Newer to CCL and excited to make a difference? Be sure to join us for the beginning of our next cycle of Core Volunteer Training, a series specifically created to support you in becoming more active with CCL and answering any questions you might have across a wide range of topics. This initial training focuses on helping participants navigate our websites and opportunities for harnessing the talents, experience and interests you bring to CCL with Tamara Staton, Greater Pacific Northwest Regional Coordinator and Education & Resilience Coordinator.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:49) Reviewing Our Public Facing Websites (CCL and Energy Innovation Act) (9:57) Logging In (11:07) Your Dashboard & Homepage (13:30) How to Get Help (16:27) Glossary & Terms (17:47) New Volunteer Page (18:44) Setting Up Your Profile (20:56) Connecting with your local CCL Chapter (25:27) Action Teams (28:43) CCL Community Forums (31:05) Exploring Resources and Training Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/engaging-with-ccl-community CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/core-volunteer-training/engaging-with-ccl-community

Join CCL Program Director Don Addu for a training that will provide volunteers with important updates to how CCL is supporting chapters transitioning back to in-person outreach with the best available recommendations regarding COVID-19 as well as covering an update to how CCL is incorporating the important element of service within its third lever of political will.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (1:42) COVID-19 Update (5:37) The Importance of Service (9:45) Service To Rotary Groups (Alan Anderson's Story) (14:48) Service To Community Groups (Princella Talley's Story) (20:37) Service To Coal Country (Jim Probst's Story) (28:08) Final Steps

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/grassroots-service

CCL Community Event Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/events/item/24/7349

One of the virtues of carbon pricing is that it will spur technological innovation. What kind of innovation? For a glimpse of that potential, we turn this month to Allie Kelly, Executive Director of The Ray, a nonprofit that is reimagining our roadways to be greener and safer. The Ray is working on a living highway test bed to develop ways to capture solar energy, charge electric vehicles and provide a drive-through tire safety station. Allie has over 15 years of experience working in public policy, including founding Georgia Watch in Atlanta, Georgia’s only consumer watchdog organization.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Welcome (2:27) Allie's Presentation (21:45) Q&A Discussion (30:59) July Updates & Actions

The Ray: https://www.TheRay.org

Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/LinkedIn: @TheRayHighway

Email: contactus@theray.org

CCL's July Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet

July Pre Call Video: https://vimeo.com/573156478

Conservative Climate Caucus https://curtis.house.gov/conservative-climate-caucus/

Americans for Action on Climate Fund website at https://afaocf.org

Carbon Pricing Ad: Let's Get Back to Work America: https://youtu.be/STSb8eo7lHA

Fareed Zakaria's GPS Segment: https://twitter.com/FareedZakaria/status/1406686510259314690

Join CCL's Marketing Manager Ashley Hunt-Martorano and Designer Breanna Cooke for a training that will walk you through and explore the many branded resources that CCL provides our volunteers to help you with your own local outreach, including Graphic Design Templates in Canva and CCL Brand Guidelines.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (3:03) Why Is This Important? (7:52) Finding Resources (17:25) Branding Guidelines (20:19) Canva Templates (32:38) CCL Logos (45:52) CCL Photos (50:55) Messaging, Values, & Tone (53:01) In Review

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/using-branded-resources CCL Community Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/events/item/24/7348

Recent initiatives in Utah, Oregon, Delaware and beyond have successfully gained the support of conservative state-level legislators to publicly support carbon pricing policy principles, including the Energy Innovation & Carbon Dividend Act. Join this CCL training to hear directly from CCL leaders who have been building these successful relationships and learn how you can best leverage this momentum in your own climate endorsement and conservative outreach.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Introductions & Agenda
(1:40) Utah's Example
(14:04) Oregon's Example
(19:07) Rep. Drazan's Testimony
(29:09) Delaware's Example
(38:59) Final Takeaways

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/republican-state-support

CCL Community Training Event Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/events/item/24/7323

Our June event featured a conversation with Kyle Kammien, CCL Senior Business Relations Representative and Kevin Bryan, Nature For Justice, Co-Founder and Managing Director. Kevin has 20 years of experience building coalitions, developing organizational strategy, and fostering collaboration between organizations to support the growth of promising organizations and opportunities for people of color. He currently advises national organizations and coalitions as they shift their program frameworks to incorporate equity and justice.

Nature 4 Justice: https://www.nature4justice.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.

Our May event will feature a conversation with Sara Wanous, CCL Research Coordinator, and Gil Jenkins. Gil is the vice president of communications and public affairs for Hannon Armstrong, a leading investor in climate change solutions. In this position, he is responsible for guiding the company’s communications strategy, including media relations, brand marketing, social media, and external partnerships. He also supports the firm’s government affairs, community relations, and philanthropic foundation efforts.

Hannon Armstrong: https://www.hannonarmstrong.com/ Climate Positive Podcast: www.hannonarmstrong.com/newsroom/podcast/ Join CCL: https://cclusa.org/join 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.

Join Karen Florini, Vice President for Programs at Climate Central, for a training that highlights the toolbox of climate communication tools available to climate advocates from Climate Central, including Climate Matters, WeatherPower, Sea Level Rise, and Realtime Climate, all of which provide timely, personalized alerts on climate impacts & solutions – for every community in the U.S.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (5:25) Climate Matters https://medialibrary.climatecentral.org/ (15:40) WeatherPower https://weatherpower.climatecentral.org/forecast/ (20:53) Sea Level Rise https://sealevel.climatecentral.org/maps/ (25:01) Realtime Climate https://www.climatecentral.org/realtime-climate/ (30:58) Partnership Journalism

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/climate-central-tools

CCL Community Local Impact Resources: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources#local-impacts

This episode is designed to help you improve your climate communication and outreach. Amanda Ripley, author of the new book, High Conflict—Why We Get Trapped and How to Get Out, explains how easy it is to fall into the high conflict trap. She provides insights about how to avoid these traps, and how to hear, truly hear, what an opponent is saying.

Amanda Ripley is an investigative journalist for The Atlantic and other magazines and a New York Times bestselling author. Her other books include The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way, and The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes—and Why. Ripley spent a decade writing about human behavior for Time magazine in New York, Washington, and Paris. Her stories helped Time win two National Magazine Awards.

The Art House

Katie Patricks is the the author of the book and podcast How to Save the World, and a TEDx speaker on the critical role of creativity, optimism, and imagination in the craft of social and environmental change. She shares with us industry secrets about how to motivate people to action. She also reveals The Big Mistake so many of us make in our climate work.

She designs "Fitbit for the planet" apps that help social impact entrepreneurs and sustainability professionals implement powerful data, game design and behavior-change techniques that create real and measurable change. She is the co-founder of Energy Lollipop and Urban Canopy in San Francisco — startups that are devoted to bringing down the peak CO2 released by the electricity grid.

You can hear standalone versions of The Art House at Artists and Climate Change

Good News Report

Our good news story this month is about a very special conference Citizens Climate Lobby organized for Catholics in the USA and beyond. Madeleine Para, president of CCL shares this good news along with Jon Clark. Jon is Citizens Climate Lobby’s Appalachia Regional Coordinator and he developed the idea for the conference. Learn more about Catholics in CCL and beyond.

If you have good news to share, email us radio @ citizensclimate.org

Dig Deeper

Here's a fun quiz developed by Oscar Trimboli to help people assess their listening skills
Here's Amanda Ripley’s Instagram quiz to help people figure out if they are in high conflict.
If you think a gamified Earth sounds fun, you might enjoy joining these Fitbit for the Planet video hangouts Katie Patrick organizes each month with our community of world-changers and a special expert guest.
Lynn Neuman, A Dancer & Choreographer Creatively Engages the Public
Elizabeth Doud and the Mermaid Tear Factory
Catholic Climate Covenant

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

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High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out

How to Save the World: How to Make Changing The World The Greatest Game We've Ever Played

Join CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs Dr. Danny Richter for a training that will provide up to the moment insights on the dynamics in Congress, legislative strategy, and how to talk about endorsements/ statements of support most effectively in meetings to support our agenda. This is a recommended training for any CCL volunteer planning on being a part of their group's 2021 June Lobby Meeting (as well as last week's - Lobby Training #1 - CCL's Primary & Supporting Asks).

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:34) Primary Asks Finalized
(8:44) Samples For Carbon Pricing Is Popular Documents
(16:30) A Nuanced Border Discussion
(23:31) Anticipated FAQs From the Hand-outs
Q&A Discussion (https://youtu.be/L4E79sqQM28)

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/june-lobby-prep

CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/459

Join CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs Dr. Danny Richter for a training that reviews the updates and context for CCL's 2021 Primary and Supporting Asks as well as guidance for lobby teams as they plan their online meetings.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (3:20) Primary Asks (34:12) Big Picture (47:17) Supporting Asks (https://youtu.be/lVaLK-KwYTs) Separate Q&A Discussion

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/june-asks-slides

CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/185

Join CCL Regional Coordinator Sabrina Fu for a training designed for those who wish to learn more about leading a lobby meeting with a member of Congress or staff. In this training, we'll review the role of a lobby team leader, how they assign team roles, coordinate practice times and how to handle other special situations. This training is Part IV in the “Working With Congress” training series, designed to help our more experienced volunteers and citizen lobbyists get ready for our June lobbying meetings.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Introduction & Agenda (3:33) The Importance of Leadership (11:13) Advance Planning (22:37) Meeting Planning Suggestions (30:15) Expressing Leadership - Before, During, After Meeting (38:42) Meeting Minutes & Final Considerations

Additional Resources:

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/lobbylead

Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/working-with-congress/lobbying-401

Questions: https://cclusa.org/forums

As impacts of climate change affect the places where we live, conflicts and questions arise. This is what happened to Jacques Kenjio and his family in the costal city of Douala, Cameroon. Although a tribal chief provided them with legal documentation to occupy the land, the government forced them and hundreds of others to leave without providing any compensation. This motivated Jacques to learn about social justice and to pursue higher education in the United States.

Jacques Kenjio is a Ph.D. Candidate in environmental studies at Antioch University New England (AUNE) with a focus on two key areas: Government-Driven land dispossession and land policy reform in Sub-Saharan Africa at large, and specifically in his country of birth, Cameroon. His other research interests include: environmental justice and policy (especially climate change policy), multi-stakeholder participatory processes, social justice and community building.

In looking for ways to get involved in the climate movement, he stumbled upon Citizens Climate Lobby. At first he could not believe citizens were able to approach lawmakers and their staffs directly. This type of access just does not happen in Cameroon. In addition to taking part in CCL activities in the USA, Jacques is now active in Citizens Climate International in supporting CCL volunteers in French speaking African countries.

Jacques reveals the challenges CCLers in many African countries face in part because of the daily challenges that come from poverty, underemployment, and political instability. He also tells us the moving story of Bunyui John Njabi, a CCL volunteer who was killed because of political unrest in Cameroon. In addition to his work wtih CCL Bunyui John Njabi sang original songs about climate change and environmental justice. His song and music video Water Time Bomb and highlights the urgent need to address water shortages and pollution. You will hear the song in this episode.

The Art House

Mary Kathryn Nagle is an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation. She is also a partner at Pipestem and Nagle Law, P.C., where she works to protect tribal sovereignty and the inherent right of Indian Nations to protect their women and children from domestic violence and sexual assault. She is also a successful playwright who has been using the stage to raise awareness about land sovereignty issues and the epidemic violence against women.

From 2015 to 2019, she served as the first Executive Director of the Yale Indigenous Performing Arts Program. Nagle is an alum of the 2013 Public Theater Emerging Writers Program. Productions include Miss Lead (Amerinda, 59E59), Fairly Traceable (Native Voices at the Autry), Sovereignty (Arena Stage), Manahatta (Oregon Shakespeare Festival), Return to Niobrara (Rose Theater), and Crossing Mnisose (Portland Center Stage), Sovereignty (Marin Theatre Company), and Manahatta (Yale Repertory Theatre). She has received commissions from Arena Stage, the Rose Theater (Omaha, Nebraska), Portland Center Stage, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Yale Repertory Theatre, Round House Theater, and Oregon Shakespeare Theater.

Many thanks to CCL volunteer Melissa Giusti for introducing me to Mary Kathryn Nagle.

You can hear standalone versions of The Art House at Artists and Climate Change

Good News Report

Our good news story today comes from a filmmaker in the United States. INHABITANTS: An Indigenous Perspective brings essential stories to screens and has been well received. It premiered at the DocLands Film Festival earlier this month.

For screening details and more info visit inhabitantsfilm.com

If you have good news to share, email us radio @ citizensclimate.org

Dig Deeper

CAMEROON: when women, who are sick from water and climate change, are discriminated
Why a water crisis in Cameroon is disproportionately affecting women
New Report Finds Increase of Violence Coincides with Oil Boom University of Colorado Boulder
This Land podcast series, An 1839 assassination of a Cherokee leader and a 1999 murder case – two crimes nearly two centuries apart provide the backbone to a 2020 Supreme Court decision that determined the fate of five tribes and nearly half the land in Oklahoma.
Music in this episode include Dreamers Of The Shore by Volcan Peaks feat. Francis Cody

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.

Join CCL's Marketing Director Lesley Beatty for a training that will provide an overview of the important role of focus and resonance in communicating the four key points behind the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, as well as additional messaging recommendations, depending on your audience, and where to find all of the supporting resources.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): Four Key Leading Messages (2:49) Using The Expanded Messages (19:45) Supporting Graphics & Videos (29:30) CCL’s Support For Price On Carbon (35:30) Resources on CCL Community (37:00)

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/messaging CCL Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/378 Price On Carbon Page: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/price-on-carbon/

This training with CCL Board Chair Dr. Ross Astoria reviews the basics of border carbon adjustments, how they're viewed constitutionally and in terms of trade legality and the practical aspects of border carbon adjustment implementation along with its constraints.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Background (2:29) Context & History of International Trade (6:37) What Are Tariffs & Resolving Disputes (16:24) Adjustment Design For Fossil Fuels (19:14) Carbon Intensive Goods (26:47) Global Diplomacy Considerations & Examples Separate Q&A Discussion: https://youtu.be/OAdXY2bVCE8 Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/border-carbon-adjustments CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/132

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.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (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

Join Director of Programs, Citizens’ Climate International, Cathy Orlando for a training that highlights what is going on around the world in 2021 with CCL’s network, 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 section(s):

(0:00) Intro & Overview (2:58) About Citizens’ Climate International (10:58) International Progress on Carbon Pricing (25:30) Stories From Around the World

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/around-the-world

CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/157

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

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).

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

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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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

If you are feeling up, down or somewhere in between, hopefully by the time you finish this episode you will feel encouraged in the great work you are doing.

Dr. Krista Hiser is teaches at Kapiʻolani Community College and is currently serving as the Director of the Center for Sustainability Across the Curriculum in Hawaii. Her research uses focus groups, interviews, and reflective writing to learn more about student and faculty perspectives on climate change and sustainability. To share the findings she and her colleague Matthew K. Lynch co-wrote the paper, Worry and Hope: What College Students Know, Think, Feel, and Do about Climate Change. It appears in the Journal for Community Engagement and Scholarship.

This study is being replicated at universities in the USA and reveals how students are feeling about climate change and where they are learning about it. With this data, Kr. Hiser leads workshops to help faculty expand their teaching strategies in order to help students manage complex emotions related to our climate predicament.

Dr. Hiser has published on community engagement, service-learning, organizational change, post-apocalyptic and cli-fi literature. She is also the author of Field Notes: Teaching Climate Change in Higher Education, a blog available through Medium.com

The Art House

Sarah Jaquette Ray is a professor of environmental studies, a writer, and a mom. She doesn’t necessarily see herself as an artist. In taking on climate change though, she recognizes the essential role of the arts. On Earth Day 2020, in the midst of an urgent Coronavirus pandemic, she published a book that is helping people navigate their strong feelings about climate change.

A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety: How to Keep Your Cool on a Warming Planet, provides practical insights and proven techniques for keeping focused on pursuing solutions for a complicated and challenging topic. With warmth, humor, and expertise, Sarah Jaquette Ray will help you better know how to stay engaged without becoming overwhelmed.

Host Peterson Toscano says, “Reading Sarah’s book, I saw how the concepts she covers are not just helpful for students in high school and college. They also are questions and issues artists who are engaged in climate work consider all time. For storytellers, Sarah suggests we adjust the lens of how we look at climate stories. Telling the stories that will have the most impact takes real work.”

You can hear standalone versions of The Art House at Artists and Climate Change

Good News Report

Dr. Anthony Leiserowitz from Yale Climate Connections shares some good news in addressing a long history of injustice. He chats with Cate Mingoya of Groundwork USA, a network of environmental justice organizations. In order to fight inequality in their neighborhoods, some city residents are using maps to reveal what they have known for a long time. They show how racist housing policies of the past have left residents more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change today.

Mingoya says the maps show how the impacts of redlining persist, and provide an important tool for local residents, “to sit down with their local government, with elected officials, with leaders in their community and say, ‘You need to explain why this is still the case and you need to explain what you’re going to do to make things look a little bit different.’”

If you have good news to share, leave a voice mail at 518.595.9414. (+1 if calling from outside the USA.)

Dig Deeper

Kent University Anthropology and Conversation Blog Post: “We must be kind to ourselves and respond rather than react to climate change” – Responding mindfully to eco-anxiety
CCR Episode 23 Mental Health and Climate Change with Dr. Natasha DeJarnett and Dr. Lise Van Susteren
Resilience Hub found at CCL Community provides opportunities for building personal and chapter resilience that supports purposeful action on climate.

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.

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. Our March event will feature a conversation with Sara Wanous, CCL’s Research Coordinator and Shayla Ragimov, Research Manager with the Climate Leadership Council.

More information:

Citizens' Climate Lobby: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/

Climate Leadership Council: https://clcouncil.org/

Register For Next Month: https://cclusa.org/bigtent (fourth Thursday of every month at 3:00 pm ET )

Environmental Justice means focusing attention on the concerns of community members who are suffering because local pollution exceeds the norms in other communities that may be whiter or wealthier. When CCLers want to build relationships with EJ organizers, it's critical to understand past and present injustices, move at the speed of trust, and bring humility and respect to the conversation. Join Climate & Environmental Justice Action Team Leaders Debbie Chang and Lisa Danz for a session that gives background on the Environmental Justice movement and provide strategies for building relationships.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Introduction & Agenda (3:59) Environmental Racism (5:56) Jemez Principles (13:45) Making the Connection Outreach Deck (26:32) Local Chapter Example: CCL NY Rochester (34:07) Next Steps & Actions

CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/153 Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/working-with-ej-communities Making the Connection: https://cclej.cclsve.org/making-the-connection-slide-deck

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.

Skip ahead to the following sections: (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

Are you curious about how to improve your writing skills for climate-focused opinion-editorials? Join Steve Valk, CCL’s Communications Coordinator for a CCL training that answers those questions, covering the process for writing a new op-ed, how to successfully submit it, as well as the editorial process.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Introduction & Agenda

(2:40) The Writing Process

(15:12) Submitting Your Op-Ed

(18:05) Sharing Your Success

(23:19) Op-Ed Ideas & Examples

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/ccu-op-eds

CCL CommunityTraining Page:

https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/113

Op-Ed Templates: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/431

As your team prepares for your March Lobby Days, join us for a training with CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs, Dr. Danny Richter, who will review the details of CCL's primary ask and provide updates regarding our legislative strategy.

Skip Ahead To The Following Section(s): (0:00) Introduction & Agenda (2:42) Congressional Context (11:19) Primary Asks (26:31) Supporting Asks (33:27) Closing Thoughts Q&A Discussion (separate link: https://youtu.be/OAh7x8qtSmc)

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/march-primary-asks Training Page on CCL Community: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/185 Primary Asks: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/237 Supporting Asks: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/240

Citizens Climate Education encourages bipartisan support for climate solutions. While people on the Left, Right, and in the Middle might disagree on many issues, Climate Change is one that can bring us together. But this is not always easy to do. It requires listening deeply to others who hold views on issues and policies that differ from my own.

Climate advocates are wondering: In a time of tense partisan divisions, how can I learn to listen to someone from a different political party? How might I identify shared values and common ground? In this episode of Citizens Climate Radio we will get some practice in listening. We will hear from the political the right and the left.

Bob Inglis is the Executive Director of republicEn.org. He was elected to the U.S. Congress in 1992, having never run for office before and he served a pair of six-year terms (1993-98, 2005-10). In 2011, Inglis went full-time into promoting free enterprise action on climate change and launched the Energy and Enterprise Initiative (“E&EI”) at George Mason University in July 2012. In the fall of 2014, E&EI rebranded to become republicEn.org. republicEn.org is an online grassroots community of over 10,000 Americans educating the country about free-enterprise solutions to climate change.

Bob shares some of his own journey about how he got into the climate work, and he tells us about the lessons he learned in reaching out to fellow conservatives. He also reveals to us his thoughts and feelings about the January 6th storming of the US Capitol by supporters of then President Donald Trump.

The Art House

In the Art House we feature song leaders Annie Patterson and Peter Blood. They are liberal Quakers in New England who have been leading singing for over 30 years. They talk about the songs that motivate and inspire climate advocates. Some are protest songs and others are beautiful ballads. They discuss the role of music in social movements as they offer up their own tiny desk concert.

Annie and Peterson are the creators of the Rise Up Singing and Rise Again Song Books. These songbooks take on social justice issues like racism, poverty, inequality, and sexism. See them in action on the Rise Up and Sing YouTube channel.

You can hear standalone version of The Art House at Artists and Climate Change.

Good News Report

We partnered with Yale Climate Connections to bring us good news out of Hammond, Indiana. After a coal-fired power plant shut down in 2012, the city had to figure out what to do with the site while also replacing the lost tax revenue the plant closure created. They came up with a creative solution.

If you have good news to share, leave a voice mail at 518.595.9414. (+1 if calling from outside the USA.)

Dig Deeper

Dan Kahan’s cultural cognition shows why climate-splaining is a fail
Remembering George Shultz: George Shultz: “Climate is changing,” and we need more action. Former secretary of state — and former MIT professor — urges progress on multiple fronts. MIT News 2014
Cultural Cognition Project
EcoRight Speaks Podcast, a project of republicEN
Bipartisanship improves public opinion of legislators & policy by Flannery Winchester, CCL Blog
Emma’s Revolution: Our House is on Fire

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.

Join Clean Prosperity's Michael Bernstein (Executive Director) and CCL's International Outreach Manager Cathy Orlando and for a training that will update attendees on helping understand the emerging updates to Canada's carbon fee & dividend policy.

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (5:21) Summary of federal and provincial carbon pricing policies (15:18) Federal carbon tax and rebates (21:57) Large industrial emitters scheme (23:51) Carbon price increases under new federal climate plan (28:37) Projections of emissions reductions under new price ramp (31:08) Border carbon adjustments Q&A Discussion (https://vimeo.com/514675775)

Clean Prosperity: https://cleanprosperity.ca/ Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/canada-cfd-updates CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/382

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

Given the recent major policy shift by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in support of market-based approaches to accelerate greenhouse gas emissions reductions that may include a carbon tax, Kyle Kammien CCL Senior Business Relations Representative and Greg Hamra CCL Miami Group Leader, and LEED for All Creator provide a training to help you prepare for your own chamber outreach. Join to learn how to leverage these connections (including a local Chamber of Commerce Press Release Template (English/Spanish .docx) with your own member of Congress and community.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:38) Background & What Are Chambers?
(4:06) The Chamber's Updated Position on Climate Change
(9:04) How Do I Engage My Chapter?
(13:18) What Should I Ask My Chamber?
(16:48) Press Release & Messaging Recommendations
(20:00) Additional Support Resources

Helpful Resources:

The updated recording has been archived as well in the Engaging Your Chamber of Commerce training page.
This Training's Presentation Slides
Sample Local Outreach Presentation (Tompkins County, NY)
Local Chamber Outreach Emails Discussion (NC Asheville)
Grasstops Engagement Action Team
Business Climate Leaders Action Team

Join CCL's Education & Resilience Coordinator, Tamara Staton, for an interactive workshop on climate leadership, where she explores with you the power of resilience and create time & opportunity to explore your own roadmap to resilience.

Climate advocacy can be grueling work, exacerbated by political conditions, societal upheaval and natural disasters. Resilience is an important component of restoring and maintaining the mental health, vitality and organizational energy of our volunteers and staff. In other words, building resilience can help each and all of us realize our dream of creating a livable world. We all know that this is the long game. When we are more able to bounce forward from life’s challenges, success is more available for us all.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):

(0:00) Intro & Agenda

(4:42) Resilience & Why It Matters

(11:13) Resilient Leadership Framework

(13:59) Empowering Leadership

(27:56) Deepening Resilience

(33:20) Roadmap To Resilience

Helpful Links:

CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/deepening-resilient-leadership

Resilience Hub: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/resilience-hub

Resilience Building Action Team: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/972