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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) 
Announcements
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"Vote NO on I-2117" Campaign
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Great News!

Working together, we achieved our goal!  I-2117 did not pass

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Initiative 2117 aims to repeal the Climate Commitment Act, Washington's carbon pricing policy that is the nation's strongest polluter-pay law.  The proceeds from the CCA's permit auctions go toward expanding public transit, supporting tribes, and many other important benefits.  See benefit distribution map.

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This is a serious attack--it includes prohibition of any type of carbon pricing in the future. 

It could have a national impact--discouraging other states from adopting similar policies.

 

Washington CCL chapters have joined a major coalition of state environmental groups and allies coordinated by Washington Conservation Action to defeat I-2117 in the fall election. Our chapter's volunteers are fully on board, tabling, leafleting, and postcard-writing. Take a look at these informational slides from WCA for more background and strategies, and join the effort!   

Inflation Reduction Act 

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

Rewiring America

And for local information, try  The Switch Is On Washington

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"Americans don't talk enough about climate.  All that silence makes climate change seem less urgent than it actually is, which in turn keeps us from adopting solutions at the pace that is needed.  After all, if nobody is talking about it, how important can it be?

 

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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Chapter Events
Upcoming CCL, Chapter and Community Events 

To attend or get information, email us​​ â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

​​Link to Google Calendar​ â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

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Thursday, Nov. 7, 6-8 pm--Green Drinks, (local environmental networking group),

7 Seas Brewery and Taproom, 2101 Jefferson Ave.

 

Wednesday, Nov. 20, 7 pm--Monthly Chapter Meeting on Zoom.

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Thursday, Nov. 21, 7-9 pm--State of the Urban Forest, Tacoma Tree Foundation, Milgard Hall, UW-Tacoma.

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Wednesday, Dec. 4, 10 am on Zoom--CCL Tacoma Study Group. Discussing articles that we email ahead of time.  Attend/Send an article​​​​​​

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Saturday, Dec. 7-- CCL Virtual Fall Conference, "Positioning for Progress."

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Climate Action
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Try Tabling at our CCL Booth 

 

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.

Past Events

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August 24 Hilltop Street Fair,  See Photos

 April 13 South Sound Sustainability Expo, See Photos​

June 29 Tacoma Ocean Fest, Foss Waterway Seaport

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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 10/8/24

Climate Resources
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Monthly CO2 Average at Mauna Loa  (Details)

September 2024:  422.03 ppm

September 2023:  418.51 ppm

Last updated: Oct 5, 2024

Climate Resources

Articles​​

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"A major push to protect nature is happening now,"  Catrin Einhorn, NY TimesOct. 21, 2024.​

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"Carbon Pricing--the dream lives on," John Perona, Earthward Newsletter, Sept. 10, 2024.  

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"To really tackle climate change, here's what Washington needs to do,"  Editorial Board, Washington Post, Aug 31, 2024.  PDF​

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"When will climate change turn life in the US upside down?"  Jeff Masters, Yale Climate Connections,  August 19, 2024. 

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Previous study group articles here

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Websites

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yaleclimateconnections.org

climatemuseum.org

johnperona.substack.com. (Earthward newsletter)

rmi.org (Rocky Mountain institute)

insideclimatenews.org

map.climatevulnerabilityindex.org

Electrifynow.net

switchison.org

Probablefutures.org

Rewiring America

WA State Dept. of Commerce Climate Plan

Nottoolateclimate.com

Visit our Climate Resources page 

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