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Citizens' Climate Lobby is a non-profit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy organization focused on government policies to address climate change
The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act
was re-introduced as HR 2307 on April 1, 2021 by House Rep. Ted Deutch. To get current co-sponsor totals, click here.
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022--Signed into Law 8/16!
It was a long time coming! This encouraging victory is due in part to the perseverance of CCL volunteers who generated more than 200,000 letters and calls urging Congress to pass strong climate legislation! The IRA represents a historic step forward in cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 and has $386 Billion in climate measures (although no price on carbon). Be a good advocate and call to thank your representative!
Campaign to Make Climate a Central Issue in the Midterm Elections
"Anyone running to represent Americans--whether in a red or blue district or state--should understand the scale of the climate threat and have robust, committed plans to address it. Our volunteers will press the issue in local media... and events throughout the campaign season, with the goal of increasing every candidate's climate ambition."
Read the U.S. House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis action plan, "Solving the Climate Crisis."
CCL Tacoma is now on Twitter (@CCLTacoma) and Instagram (ccl_tacoma) Visit us soon!
Help Get Out the Vote!
Volunteer for environmental voter.org
Sign up to write letters for Greenpeace
Friday Aug. 19, 2 pm
Write postcards and letters with CCL Tacoma members--Contact Mary Forman
Looking for inspiration?
Visit our Climate ARTivism page and explore the lively scene from murals to poetry to music!
JUST UPDATED 8/5/22
Try Tabling at our CCL Booth
CCL tablers pass out information, attract kids with activities, chat about climate action, provide sign-ups and petitions. We are excited about our recently updated banner and flyers! It’s a great way to get started as a CCL volunteer. Join the fun! Contact Chuck Jensen to sign up.
Upcoming Events:
Hilltop Street Fair, 900 Martin Luther King Way, Saturday, August 27th, 11-7
Drive Electric Event, Steilacoom, Saturday, September 10, 11-3
Past Events:
Fircrest National Night Out took place on August 2. Photos
Tacoma Ocean Fest took place on June 12. Photos
"Watts Up!" Solar Project Ribbon-cutting and Sustainability Fair
at Hilltop Heritage Middle School took place on April 22.
South Sound Sustainability Expo took place on April 16. Photos
Branching Out
Planting trees supports climate resilience and equity. A group from CCL Tacoma is supporting the Tacoma Tree Foundation's many tree-planting projects. Join us! Contact Mary Forman
Past Events
Tree Giveaway and Planting at the Homeownership Center in Hilltop took place on February 19. See Photo
Swan Creek Park, planting took place on March 19. 100 Western redcedars were planted in partnership with Forest Health Watch, Metroparks Tacoma, and WSU.
Monthly CO2 Average at Mauna Loa (Details)
July 2022: 418.90 ppm
July 2021: 416.96 ppm
Last updated: August 5, 2022
Climate Articles
Rocky Mountain Institute (8/3/22), How the New Climate Bill Promises to Cut Inflation, Upgrade the Economy, and Slash Emissions
The NY Times (7/8/22), Air Pollution Kills 10 Million People a Year. Why Do We Accept That as Normal?
SciAm (July 2022 Issue), Subverting Climate Science in the Classroom
Legislative Update
Federal
A bipartisan Infrastructure Bill that includes major funding aimed at addressing climate issues in many ways was signed into law by President Biden on 11/15/21.
State
Our 27th district representative Jake Fey helped craft MoveAheadWashington, the largest and most environmentally sustainable transportation package in state history!
For future reference, you can enter your support for climate bills at the WA State Legislative Website, public testimony.
Join CCL's Monthly Calling Campaign
As empowered citizens, reaching out to our Senators and Representatives is the beginning of building the political will for the climate solutions we all need. Call, write or text today.
In fact, you can become a 5-minute climate activist by joining our CCL Monthly Calling Campaign to call our Members of Congress. Sign up at CCL National. You'll be sent a reminder, contact info, and are given an optional script. It's easy!