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)
New! CCL Tacoma Bulletin Board!
reminders, opportunities for action, items of interest from our members!
Tacoma member's Letter to the Editor published in the News Tribune
Statewide battery recycling program proposed, public can comment
Read the proposed rule Submit comment by Sept. 10
Article of interest: "International Court of Justice ruled that countries must act on climate change, in the biggest climate case in history"
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
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 12:30-2:30
1st & 2nd Sundays of the month 1-3
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​Tuesday, August 5, Local Primary election--be sure to vote for climate champions!
See Washington Conservation Action's endorsements here.
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Wednesday, August 6, noon on Zoom--CCL Tacoma Study Group. (Discussing articles that we email ahead of time.) Attend/Send an article​​​​​​.
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Thursday, August 7, 6-8 pm--Green Drinks, (local environmental networking group), The Camp Bar, 1310 Tacoma Ave South. Hosted by the Air and Waste Management Association.
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Tuesday, August 12, 5:30 pm--27th Legislative District "coffee chat," Tacoma Public Library Main Branch, 1102 Tacoma Ave. S.
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Wednesday, August 20, 7 pm on Zoom--CCL Tacoma Chapter Meeting, Topic TBD.
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Saturday, August 23, 11-7--Tabling at Hilltop Street Fair, 900 MLK Jr Way.​​
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Sunday, August 24, 4-7 pm--National Drive Electric Festival, downtown Steilacoom.
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Wednesday, Sept. 3, noon on Zoom--CCL Tacoma Study Group. (Discussing articles that we email ahead of time.) Attend/Send an article​​​​​​.
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Thursday, Sept. 4, 6-8 pm--Green Drinks, (local environmental networking group), Location and host TBD.
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Wednesday, Sept 17, 7 pm on Zoom--CCL Tacoma Chapter Meeting, Topic TBD.
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Thursday, Sept. 25, 10:30 am--27th Legislative District "coffee chat," Franklin Park, Tacoma.
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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
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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!
Looking for inspiration?
Visit our Climate ARTivism pages and explore the lively scene from murals to poetry to music!
UPDATED 6/8/25
Global Monthly Mean CO2 (Details)
March 2025: 426.40 ppm
March 2024: 423.40 ppm
Last updated: Jun 5, 2025
Climate Resources
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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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"Liberal Oregon and Washington vowed to pioneer green energy. Almost every other state is beating them," Tony Schick & Monica Samayoa, ProPublica, May 12, 2025.​​
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"The world--politely--tells Trump to take a hike," Bill McKibben, The Crucial Years, Apr. 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