Interviews with the Four Candidates for Tacoma Port Commissioner,
from CCL Tacoma's monthly meeting, 9/22
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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.
CCL November Conference "Grit and Gratitude"
Saturday Nov 13, 10am-2pm and Sunday Nov 14, 10am
Online event, register here
Keynote speaker Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
Calling Campaign for a Carbon Price in the Reconciliation Bill
The CCL Senate, House, and Biden-calling campaigns far exceeded their goals! Calls asking for a price on carbon (and dividend) have been flooding DC offices over the last months. Thanks to all who participated. The signs continue to be positive. With a new reconciliation bill vote goal of October 31st, there's still time to keep up the effort! For instructions: cclusa.org/house or cclusa.org/senate. Want to volunteer for the phonebank? cclusa.org/phonebank-signup.
Looking for inspiration?
Visit our new Climate ARTivism page and explore the lively scene from murals to poetry to music!
Back to the Table
CCL tablers pass out information, attract kids with activities, chat, provide sign-ups and petitions. It’s a great way to get started as a CCL volunteer. Join the fun! Contact Linda Cohan for more information.
The Tacoma Ocean Fest took place on June 6. See Photos
Climate Justice Festival took place on August 1. See Photos
Lakewood Farmers Market took place on August 20. See Photos
The Steilacoom Drive Electric Event took place on September 11. See Photos
Fircrest FIRfest, November 6, 10 am-12pm, at Fircrest Park.
Monthly CO2 Average at Mauna Loa (Details)
September 2021: 413.30 ppm
September 2020: 411.52 ppm
Last updated: October 5, 2021
Climate News
From SciAm (10/1/21), Massively Reducing Food Waste Could Feed the World
From Inside Climate News (4/17/21), Ecocide: Should Destruction of the Planet Be a Crime?
From Richard Heinberg of the Post Carbon Institute (9/17/21), The Only Long-Range Solution to Climate Change
From Vox (9/12/21), How to end the American obsession with driving
Legislative Update
Federal
A bipartisan Infrastructure Bill that includes funding aimed at addressing climate issues passed the Senate on August 10th. A budget reconciliation bill that could include more specific climate measures (including hopefully a carbon fee and dividend) is now in process.
State
Olympia had a truly historic legislative session for climate bills! The Clean Fuel Standard (HB1091) and the Climate Commitment Act (SB5126) both passed, among others. You can continue to 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!
