Driving change: Bill Barron’s journey to spark climate conversations across the Mountain West By Nabila Wilson Picture this: 16 days, 3800 miles, and three states ablaze with the colors of Colorado, New Mexico, and Montana. Bill Barron, the Mountain West Regional Director for CCL, embarked on a road trip through some of America’s most scenic landscapes. But this wasn’t just a leisurely drive; it was a mission to spark conversations about climate solutions.  Colorado: Grand Junction, Montrose and Durango.  In Grand Junction, Barron sat down with the editorial board of the Grand Juncti ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Right-of-center climate advocates meet with 47 Republican offices March 2024 — Earlier this month, conservatives from across America gathered in Washington, D.C., for Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s annual Conservative Climate Leadership Conference and Lobby Day.  “It was an incredible opportunity for CCL’s right of center volunteers to connect with each other and the larger EcoRight movement pushing Congress for climate change solutions,” says Brett Cease, CCL Vice President of Programs. At the event on March 19, attendees received training and heard from a variety ..read more

Author, speaker, and activist Eileen Flanagan Episode 93: What is Your Climate Change Role? In this month’s episode of Citizens’ Climate Radio, Eileen Flanagan, a writer, social change teacher, Quaker, and activist, dives deep with host Peterson Toscano into four different roles people have traditionally taken in change movements. In addition, Erica Valdez and Horace Mo join Peterson for a vibrant discussion about their personal experiences in taking one of these roles.  Finding Your Role  In Eileen Flanagan’s words, the four recurring roles in change movements include rebels, adv ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 70 conservatives from across America to meet with Republican offices on climate March 2024 — Later this month, conservatives from across America will gather in Washington D.C. for Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s annual Conservative Climate Leadership Conference and Lobby Day.  “This is a really unique event,” says Drew Eyerly, Conservative Outreach Director for Citizens’ Climate Lobby. “How often do only Republicans and right-of-center individuals come to the Capitol to have discussions about climate change?”  At least once a year, thanks to CCL! Our annual Conservat ..read more

The BIG WIRES Act would increase energy transmission between regions, saving as much as $2.5 billion while reducing emissions Big impacts from BIG WIRES Act and IRA home rebates By Dana Nuccitelli, CCL Research Coordinator In CCL’s virtual lobbying last November, our primary ask was for members of Congress to cosponsor the BIG WIRES Act. Many Congressional offices responded by asking detailed questions about the bill. Questions like, ‘How much will it impact utility costs?’; ‘How much will it reduce climate pollution?’; and ‘How will it impact our specific region?’. It was difficult to provi ..read more

Washington youth organize state lobby day By Flannery Winchester Lindsey Desai has been part of CCL Washington since she was in 8th grade. As the leader of the CCL Youth Lobby Team for Washington state, she has been meeting with state legislators over the last few years, urging climate action.  Pictured L-R: Veda Nayar, Bridget Yuri, Tessa Dunagan, Rep. Chris Corry’s legislative assistant Gale Sackman, Michelle Williams, Rose Min Now, she’s graduating high school this spring and wanted to cap off her years of youth activism with — what else? — a little more lobbying! On Jan. 15, 2024 ..read more

CCL’s Info Session: Find where you fit in By Nabila Wilson Elli Sparks vividly remembers attending her first CCL Informational Session back in 2010.  Sitting in her bedroom, Elli felt the sense of isolation melting away as she heard CCL Executive Director Mark Reynolds leading the call.  CCL Senior Director of Programs Elli Sparks “I remember feeling I finally had a place where I could share my fears about climate change and could join a group of people spread across the country working on climate change solutions together,” recalls Elli, who now presents the call as CCL’s Senior ..read more

A young CCLer’s COP28 story By Vinay Karthik Last December, I had the incredible opportunity to attend COP28, the 28th Conference of Parties, held by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Dubai. As part of YOUNGO, the official youth constituency of the UNFCCC, I was honored to be selected as a Media Logistics Manager to serve as one of 15 youth around the world on the YOUNGO Communications Team. As a member of the Global Coordination Team of YOUNGO, I had previously helped with organizing the United Nations Local Conference of Youth USA (LCOY USA 2023) held in ..read more

Comedy and Tragedy (credit: Photo by Ilargian Faus) Episode 92: There’s Something Funny about Climate Change In this episode of Citizens’ Climate Radio, listeners hear stories, insights, and innovative approaches to tackling climate change. From the unique perspective of a climate change comedian who marries humor with serious environmental advocacy to the empowering tales of youth activism at the global COP28 summit, this episode showcases diverse methods of engagement and action. Highlighting the importance of resilience, space for mental and emotional health, and the groundbreaking work ..read more

Volunteer Spotlight: Aliyah Bell By Flannery Winchester Aliyah Chyane Bell is a busy 23-year-old professional, soon-to-be law student, and climate advocate. She works at Xavier University of Louisiana as the assistant to the Director of Sustainability, and she’s studying for the LSAT and applying to master’s programs. We’re lucky that she also carves out time to push for climate action with CCL!  “I first got connected with CCL almost a year ago through an internship at Xavier with Helena Robinson,” Aliyah says. “I was a political science major, and Helena saw an opportunity to bridge my ..read more