Tacoma Chapter
Our solution to climate change? Democracy.
Citizens' Climate Lobby is a non-profit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy organization focused on government policies to address climate change.
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Announcements Chapter Events Climate Action CO2 Update Climate Resources
We advocate for climate legislation on the federal, state, and local levels, particularly concerning these four issues:
(click each heading to read its CCL policy sheet)
CCL Tacoma Bulletin Board
reminders, opportunities for action, items of interest from our members
Article of interest: "Whole Home Batteries: Costs, Benefits and Payback"
Article of interest: "Quick! Get the wind and solar discounts before they run out!"
CCL Tacoma member's Letter to the Editor in the News Tribune
Statewide battery recycling program proposed, public can comment
Read the proposed rule Submit comment by Sept. 10
From Communities for a Healthy Bay:
"Every year, Communities for a Healthy Bay brings together the South Sound community to celebrate the people, businesses, and organizations making extraordinary contributions to our shared environment.
This year, we’re excited to present seven award categories, including two brand-new awards that reflect the growing diversity of ways people are making a difference for our region: the Environmental Educator Award and the Green Business Award. Do you know someone whose work is making the South Sound a healthier, more just place?
Nominate them for a Stand for Our Sound Award and help us celebrate their impact."
Nominations due September 25
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Pierce County Department of Emergency Management
The Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) plan is intended to provide the community with information and resources to better protect and recover from wildfire - including wildfire in urban areas. This is becoming more important for Western Washington and Pierce County as more wildfires and urban wildfires happen here.
Currently, the plan is a draft. The community and partners (such as fire departments, law enforcement and public works) can review the plan and leave comments.
CWPP plan: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/943/Emergency-Planning
There is also a brief survey Pierce County Department of Emergency Management would like you to take to help inform the final plan. The survey is anonymous and takes only a few minutes. Thanks for your help.
Survey: https://bit.ly/40nfjIc
How much money will you get with the Inflation Reduction Act? Find out at
And for local information, try The Switch Is On Washington
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"Americans don't talk enough about climate. When we talk about climate change with our friends and family, the more real and relevant it becomes. And that makes it more likely that we can move from just talking to acting."
Want to break the silence in your community? Check out this link with handy guides like:
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3 steps to talking about climate change: Heart, Head, Hands
The 8 principles of climate communication from Potential Energy Coalition
How to talk about climate change with literally anyone from Science Moms
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Upcoming CCL, Chapter and Community Events
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Every Friday, 10 am--Resilience group
Cutters Point Coffee, 5104 6th Ave.​​
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Postcard Writing Group meets
Tues. & Wed. 12:30-2:30
Sundays Sept. 7, 14, and 28 from 1-3
projects and location​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Thursday, Sept. 11, 5-7 pm-- "Pedal with Politicians," (learn about new and upcoming bike infrastructure with DOTG, local elected officials, city staff and community members) Downtown on the Go, City Hall, 747 Market St. Register
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Wednesday, Sept 17, 7 pm on Zoom--CCL Tacoma Chapter Meeting, Speakers from Communities for a Healthy Bay.
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Thursdays Sept. 18 & 25, Saturdays Oct. 4 & 11, Pierce Co. Earth Matters Series for Fall, "Autumn in the Wild," various locations.
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Sunday, Sept. 21, 12-4 pm​​​
CCL Tacoma & The Mountaineers present:
SunDay
"SunDay is a global day of action on September 21st, 2025, celebrating the unstoppable rise of clean energy. We’ll come together to showcase the power of the sun and wind, the energy sources that can power our world without pollution."
The Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center, 2302 N. 30th St.
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Thursday, Sept. 25, 10:30 am--27th Legislative District "Coffee Chat" with Sen. Yasmine Trudeau, Rep. Jake Fey, Rep. Laurie Jinkins, at Franklin Park, Tacoma.
Friday/Saturday, Sept. 26-7 CCL National Inclusion Conference. Learn more and Register
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Wednesday, Oct. 1, noon on Zoom--CCL Tacoma Study Group. (Discussing articles that we email ahead of time.) Attend/Send an article​​​​​​.
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Thursday, Oct. 2, 6-8 pm--Green Drinks, (local environmental networking group), location TBD
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Try Tabling with CCL
CCL tablers pass out information, attract kids with activities, listen to climate concerns, suggest ways to take action and find community. It’s a great way to get started as a CCL volunteer. To join the fun, contact Linda Cohan. Even if you don't plan to work at the booth, just come and visit, these are fun events!
2025 Events
​August 24 National Drive Electric, see Photos
August 23 Hilltop Street Festival, see Photos
April 26 South Sound Sustainability Expo, see Photos​
April 12 Earth Day Celebration, see Photos
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"Building resilience helps avoid burnout. It keeps us on course through the highs and the lows. The Resilience Hub on CCL Community provides opportunities for building personal and chapter resilience that supports purposeful action on climate."
Check out the Hub, a new tool on the CCL National website's Community section!
Global Monthly Mean CO2 (Details)
March 2025: 426.40 ppm
March 2024: 423.40 ppm
Last updated: Jun 5, 2025
Climate Resources
Articles​​​​​​​​
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"Where does the climate movement go from here?," Emily Atkin and Bill McKibben, Heated World, July 31, 2025.​​​​
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"Climate Science is now the law," Nikki Reisch, Johanna Gusman and Rebecca Brown, New York Times Opinion, July 24, 2025.​​
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"Extreme heat is breaking America," Ashley Ward, New York Times Opinion, June 26, 2025.
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"Youth sue Trump administration over efforts to 'unleash' American fossil fuels," Leslie Clark, Politico, May 29, 2025.
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Previous study group articles here
Booklists from Yale Climate Connections here
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Websites
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https://climate.law.columbia.edu/content/climate-backtracker (The Climate Backtracker identifies steps taken by the Trump-Vance administration to scale back or wholly eliminate federal climate mitigation and adaptation measures.)
johnperona.substack.com. (Earthward newsletter)
rmi.org (Rocky Mountain institute)
map.climatevulnerabilityindex.org
Visit our Climate Resources page