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The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act has been re-introduced as HR 2307 by Representative Ted Deutch along with 28 original cosponsors. Details
Climate Change Class
Interested in learning more about climate change? Take a class this spring at Tacoma Community College
Check this out!
New Video Program
Two chapter members are creating educational videos on local climate stories
See their videos here
Legislative Update
Federal
CCL’s federal strategy is to convince Congress that carbon pricing is popular (and also fast, effective and durable) and to act with urgency on it. Treasury Secretary Yellen says “we cannot solve the climate crisis without it.” More details
State
Several climate bills, including HB1091 Clean Fuel Standard Act, are moving forward but with very close, partisan votes. You can enter your support for this bill at the WA State Legislative Website, public testimony.
County
Victory! On 3/22, the Pierce County Council voted 6-1 in favor of accepting the Pierce County Sustainability Plan! Several of our own chapter members worked very hard to help it pass.
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!
