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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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)
The WA State 2025 Legislative Long Session is Jan. 13-Apr. 27th
Let's work together to support the best environmental policies!
How-to steps for easy online advocacy
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The top 4 Priorities of the WA Environmental Priorities Coalition:​
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Protect Advanced Clean Trucks and Climate Progress—"we need steadfast leadership to safeguard
vulnerable rules like the Advanced Clean Trucks rule, clean energy policies, and programs to lower
costs by supporting energy efficiency in our homes and businesses.”
Invest in Climate Action—"As the state faces a large funding shortfall, we will make sure that budget
writers uphold the people’s will: Climate funds should be used for their intended purpose.”
GREAT NEWS!
Two of our priority bills passed the floor this week and are headed to the governor's desk!
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PASSED! Sewage Spill Right-to-Know—"Hundreds of sewage overflows occur every year. Few are widely reported to the general public. This policy would require the Dept of Ecology to establish a public-facing website with maps and searchable sewage spill records.”
PASSED! Recycling Reform Act--“People are frustrated with excess packaging and plastic pollution. This Act will require packaging and paper product companies and brands to fund our recycling system, bringing consistent and accessible recycling to all state residents and also reducing packaging and excess waste."
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(read more here)​
The IRA represents a historic step forward in cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030. It is full of incentives to help us all go electric, but very few people seem to be aware of it. See links below! Talk about it with family and friends!
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 meets
Cutters Point Coffee, 5104 6th Ave.​
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Monday, Jan. 13 - Sunday, Apr. 27
"Long" session of the WA State Legislature​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Tuesday, April 29, 5 pm--Speak up for Biking at Tacoma City Council with Downtown on the Go, 747 Market St. May is Bike Month! ​​​​​​​​​
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Wednesday, May 7, noon on Zoom--CCL Tacoma Study Group. Discussing articles that we email ahead of time. Attend/Send an article​​​​​​
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Thursday, May 8, 6-8 pm--Green Drinks, (local environmental networking group), location TBD.
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Thursday, May 15--Early Bird Registration ($50 off) ends for the CCL National Summer Conference and Lobby Day, July 20-22 in Washington DC.
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Wednesday, May 21, 7 pm--CCL Tacoma Monthly Meeting on Zoom, Topic TBD.
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Save the Date! CCL National Summer Conference and Lobby Day, July 20-22 in Washington DC. Registration is open!
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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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Branching Out
Planting and protecting trees supports climate resilience and environmental justice. The Tacoma Tree Foundation has a great newsletter and website and many fun, educational and helpful activities all over town: check out their calendar!
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TUFF, Tacoma Urban Forest Friends, is petitioning the city council to protect and increase the city's existing mature tree canopy. Link to sign petition
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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 4/8/25
Monthly CO2 Average at Mauna Loa (Details)
February 2025: 427.09 ppm
February 2024: 424.51 ppm
Last updated: Mar 5, 2025
Climate Resources
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"Author and activist Bill McKibbens on climate progress in the age of Trump 2.0," Elizabeth Kolbert, Mother Jones, Mar. 22, 2025.
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"Six things to know about Rights of Nature" Jim Salzman, LegalPlanet, Dec. 2, 2024.
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"Talk like a human: lessons on how to communicate climate change," Potentialenergycoalition.org, 2024. PDF
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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