Citizens' Climate Lobby NC Chatuge Chapter

NC Chatuge CCL and WNC CCL tabling event at Swain County High School Earth Day event. Great to see lots of high school students so engaged with protecting the planet.

CCL Atlanta recognizes Boardwalk Sustainable Investments for helping investors invest in clean businesses. We also thank them for supporting and for their endorsement of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. https://energyinnovationact.org/

Stand with Ukraine: support clean energy.

The unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by Russia has highlighted the overdependence of US on fossil fuels. Rather than enabling hostile nations that get their power from selling fossil fuels, it is time to become energy independent by moving more rapidly to clean energy. Support Ukraine by showing your support for clean energy. Follow the link below to show your support.

Stand with Ukraine: support clean energy. Stand with Ukraine: ask the President and Congress to make the switch to clean energy. Ukrainians (and the planet) will thank you.

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The Science of Climate Change Explained: Facts, Evidence and Proof

Ever have any questions about how we know is happening, how it is caused, and whether it will really impact us in our day to day lives? Here is an excellent article that cover the whole topic in an easy to understand manner.

The Science of Climate Change Explained: Facts, Evidence and Proof Definitive answers to the big questions.

Had our first ever NC-14 district-wide chapter meeting comprised of members from four different chapters. It was great to meet folks from other area chapters and here are just a few of the faces that attended.

27 companies call for Congress to refocus on Build Back Better climate provisions | Center for Climate and Energy Solutions

https://www.c2es.org/press-release/27-companies-call-for-congress-to-refocus-on-build-back-better-climate-provisions/

27 companies call for Congress to refocus on Build Back Better climate provisions | Center for Climate and Energy Solutions WASHINGTON—27 leading companies today jointly urged Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to enact the climate provisions of the Build Back Better framework to make the United States more competitive in a low-carbon global economy. The compa...

Climate change activists look to increase voter turnout in 2022 and beyond

The Environmental Voter Project (EVP) just got coverage on their progress in getting environmental voters to vote. EVP is a great friend organization of CCL with lots of common volunteers between the two organizations. Have a look!

Climate change activists look to increase voter turnout in 2022 and beyond Environmental degradation, especially from climate change, tends to harm lower-income Americans and communities of color the most. Latinos, African Americans and Asian Americans are more likely to say climate change is important, according to opinion polls.

Manchin says Build Back Better's climate measures are risky. That's not true

The biggest danger we face is moving too slowly on climate action. The next ten years are critical to getting us to sustainable goals.

Manchin says Build Back Better's climate measures are risky. That's not true West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin had spent months watering down Biden's ambitious climate plans. His final objections to the bill's climate measures are misleading.

Reducing Emissions to Lessen Climate Change Would Yield Dramatic Health Benefits by 2030 – Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet

Burning fossil fuels not only contributes to climate change, but is a significant health hazard to humans. By making a change to cleaner energy sources we can reduce health costs associated with fossil fuel emissions. Its time to associate this and the many other damaging costs of fossil fuels to the prices of these products... its time for a .

Reducing Emissions to Lessen Climate Change Would Yield Dramatic Health Benefits by 2030 – Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet Air quality improvements resulting from a worldwide reduction in greenhouse gas emissions would benefit human health and prevent economic losses, according to new research by scientists from NASA, Duke University, and Columbia University.

White House-Backed Carbon Tax in Sight for Biden’s Climate Bill

We are at the goal line for a , Manchin is the only holdout. Is there any chance he can be persuaded?

White House-Backed Carbon Tax in Sight for Biden’s Climate Bill The White House and at least 49 senators support a proposal to impose an almost $20 per-ton fee on carbon as part of President Joe Biden’s climate-and-spending legislation, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse said Saturday.

Ahead of a U.N. climate summit, Democrats push to secure policies Biden can promote.

The Biden budget reconciliation process has been long and challenging for supporters. Key climate provisions have been dashed, but a is still on the table and continues in reconciliation discussions. A pays for itself so it does not add to government expenditures while it returns the vast majority of the carbon fee to citizens as a dividend.

Ahead of a U.N. climate summit, Democrats push to secure policies Biden can promote. Some U.S. lawmakers say they have not given up on the idea of a tax on planet-warming carbon dioxide pollution, which would help meet the president’s meet promise to sharply cut U.S. emissions.

Democrats Weigh Carbon Tax After Manchin Rejects Key Climate Provision

Senator Joe Manchin has made it extremely difficult for effective climate legislation as part of the reconciliation bill by striking down the Biden clean electricity program. A is still in the mix and is still the most effective way we can meet carbon emission reduction goals. We should be down to the last few weeks of this process... let your representatives know you support a .

Democrats Weigh Carbon Tax After Manchin Rejects Key Climate Provision Faced with the likely demise of a central pillar of President Biden’s agenda, the White House and outraged lawmakers are scrambling to find alternatives.

Chatuge CCL teamed up with Care for Creation to table at the St Francis church in Blairsville this weekend (and look... St. Francis joined in the action too!). Lots of good conversations and nice to finally get out and talk to people in person.

Democrats Consider Adding Carbon Tax to Budget Bill

A is in the Senate discussion for budget reconciliation. This NY Times article is brutally honest about the pros and cons of a and really shows why it is so challenging to get this very effective approach into law. Now is the time to make it happen... keep contacting your legislative representatives and let them know we need a price on carbon as part of budget reconciliation.

Democrats Consider Adding Carbon Tax to Budget Bill A tax on carbon dioxide pollution could be the single most effective policy to tackle climate change. It could also be politically explosive.

Why the US Also Needs Carbon Pricing in the Reconciliation Bill

Why we need a in budget reconciliation...

Why the US Also Needs Carbon Pricing in the Reconciliation Bill To advance a clean economy transition in the US, Congress needs to pass everything in the BID and the reconciliation package – including carbon pricing.

Citizens Climate Lobby on TikTok

Hey, they are talking about a Price on Carbon for the reconciliation package!

Citizens Climate Lobby on TikTok Our conversations with friends likely are like….

Let's Go! It's crunch time for climate action

Over the last several weeks have pushed for a in the Senate and then the House and now it is a topic of discussion in reconciliation. Now is the time to go straight to the White House by letting Biden know we want a price on carbon!

Let's Go! It's crunch time for climate action President Biden wants to go big on climate change. Email him to let him know that there's nothing bigger than a price on carbon.

Climate Change Is The Greatest Threat To Public Health, Top Medical Journals Warn

Over 200 medical journals have banded together to publish an unprecedented joint warning that is the most significant threat to human health. World leaders must take significant actions to reduce this threat to avoid "catastrophic harm to health that will be impossible to reverse." A is more important now than ever to rapidly reduce emissions.

Climate Change Is The Greatest Threat To Public Health, Top Medical Journals Warn With the global pandemic still in the spotlight, more than 200 leading health journals say climate change is an even more urgent threat.

Senate Democrats float tax options to pay for Biden budget

The Senate is including a in their current budget reconciliation discussions. CCL's Senate contact campaign is having an impact! If you haven't contacted your senator to ask for a price on carbon, do it now! The most effective climate legislation which also works efficiently with our market economy can be ours if we keep up the effort.

Senate Democrats float tax options to pay for Biden budget A document circulated by the Senate Finance Committee includes a wide range of policy ideas to fund the proposal. But they haven't all been agreed to yet.

Carbon Dividends: A Win-Win for People and for the Climate

Here is a wonderful OpEd in Scientific American on why a carbon dividend is a win-win for the environment and people. A is very effective at reducing emissions and when the dividend is fed back to consumers they are able to find alternative clean energy solutions.

Carbon Dividends: A Win-Win for People and for the Climate Putting a price on emissions and sending the proceeds to the public is a sound environmental and economic strategy

How John Kerry Hopes To Combat Climate Change

The following interview with John Kerry, the US special envoy for climate, discusses the current state of global climate policy. A carbon border adjustment and a are seen as key tools to ensure that governments across the world do their part.

How John Kerry Hopes To Combat Climate Change NPR's Audie Cornish talks with John Kerry, the U.S.'s special envoy for climate, about the U.N.'s alarming climate report this week and how he will work with other nations to combat climate change.

This Climate Bill Would Actually Send Checks To Americans. Can It Help Save The Planet And Grow Our Economy?

This Forbes article shows why the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend bill to put a is so effective.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/johncumbers/2021/08/03/this-climate-bill-would-actually-send-checks-to-americans-can-it-help-save-the-planet-and-grow-our-economy/?sh=4f203e574117&fbclid=IwAR1gfAOOB70LMDe0SecIySQDUvSAQ3ZhTR-C248epCj7hL2NX2U0rb9CyvI

This Climate Bill Would Actually Send Checks To Americans. Can It Help Save The Planet And Grow Our Economy? In addition to being sustainable and reducing their companies’ carbon footprints, business leaders also need to advocate for good climate policy. A carbon dividend policy is a business-friendly option for guiding the world toward a clean energy future.

Putting a Price on Pollution

Here is a podcast that provides a very good overview of the EU in very simple straight forward language (the first 12 minutes of the podcast is devoted to current impacts of climate change... skip past that if you just want to jump to the current EU proposal for the border adjustment and how it affects the rest of the world).

Putting a Price on Pollution The European Union has an ambitious plan to phase out the bloc’s reliance on fossil fuels. Will it work?

The Green New Deal and the Future of Carbon Pricing

Have you ever wondered how the and a could work together to solve climate change? Here is an excellent article on why having price on carbon as a keystone to GND legislation would be key to meeting the goals of the .

The Green New Deal and the Future of Carbon Pricing Journal Article in Journal of Policy Analysis and Management by Grant Jacobsen and Carolyn Fischer — 11 minute read — June 2, 2021

Landmark Growing Climate Solutions Act clears Senate

The Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021 has just passed the Senate. This is a market driven solution that allows agricultural producers and forestry to develop climate smart policies and remain competitive. The bill now heads to the House.

Landmark Growing Climate Solutions Act clears Senate Bill breaks down barriers for farmers interested in participating in carbon markets and be rewarded for climate-smart practices.

IPCC steps up warning on climate tipping points in leaked draft report

The urgency of taking action on is being amplified by an upcoming report from the IPCC. We need now that can draw down emissions rapidly... we need a . The and Carbon Dividend Act supported by Lobby if enacted would put us on track to reach 50% carbon emissions reduction by 2030 and by 2050. Call your congressional representative and let them know it is time to put a .

IPCC steps up warning on climate tipping points in leaked draft report Scientists increasingly concerned about thresholds beyond which recovery may become impossible

Fareed Zakaria on Twitter

Fareed Zakaria just did a report on why we need a with a periodic dividend check that gets returned to ALL citizens. This is the model espoused by the and Carbon Dividend Act HR2307 and is a great way to reduce while stimulating the economy. Its time for a .

Fareed Zakaria on Twitter “Washington is pondering a mix of corporate taxes & new spending on green infrastructure, in the hopes of averting a climate disaster. But if we want to limit carbon emissions, should we just tax them directly? Today's last look: https://t.co/eW64Hr2nEa”

Lindsey Graham Speaks About Carbon Pricing

"When you put a price on carbon, everything else works" -- Lindsey Graham. Looks like the GOP may be readying for movement on legislation. Let your congressman know it is time to put a .

Lindsey Graham Speaks About Carbon Pricing Write Your Member of Congress: https://cclusa.org/write

Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego's Words For CCL's Catholic Climate Conference

Here is truly an amazing speech on what is at stake and why we all must take action now on . A is key to making the changes needed for the generations to come.

Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego's Words For CCL's Catholic Climate Conference More information:Statement from Pope Francis saying “carbon pricing is essential” and urging action on the part of corporate leaders attending a Vatican Summ...

Price on Carbon - 50% reduction by 2030

A will be key to getting to net zero emissions by 2050, providing affordable clean energy, improving health and keeping our economy strong.

Price on Carbon - 50% reduction by 2030 An economy-wide price on carbon will meet the goals of the Biden Administration to reduce carbon pollution by 50% by 2030, and put us on the path towards net zero…

Bishops say carbon tax is an 'eminently doable' climate solution

Catholic faith leaders continue to show their support for a at a recent conference. A as proposed by the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act () and supported by lobby is viewed as a fair and effective means to reducing emissions rapidly.

Bishops say carbon tax is an 'eminently doable' climate solution Catholic support for a price on carbon dioxide emissions was on display during a weekend climate change conference, where two bishops, an environmental leader and former Vatican ambassador touted it a...

MTU Climate Series: Climate Change in our Mountains and Strategies for Mitigation and Adaptation – MountainTrue

Check out the latest session of the MountainTrue educational series occurring on May 20th. The focus will be on effects, mitigation, and adaptation strategies for climate change in our own Blue Ridge Mountain region.

MTU Climate Series: Climate Change in our Mountains and Strategies for Mitigation and Adaptation – MountainTrue Join us for the next session in MountainTrue’s Climate Series! During this session, we will hear from MountainTrue's very own Ecologist and Public Lands Director, Bob Gale, and from Field Biologist, Josh Kelly. Bob and Josh will provide an overview of the likely effects of global climate change on...

Biden's Plan Would Boost Conservation of US Lands, Waters

Biden's Plan Would Boost Conservation of US Lands, Waters The Biden administration has detailed steps to achieve its goal of conserving about one-third of America’s lands and waters by 2030.

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We Are Living in a Climate Emergency, and We’re Going to Say So

Scientific American says it is time to call it what it is... we are experiencing more than but rather a We need to put a now with effective legislation such as the and act that has recently been re-introduced to congress.

We Are Living in a Climate Emergency, and We’re Going to Say So It’s time to use a term that more than 13,000 scientists agree is needed

WHITE HOUSE: Biden wants a carbon price 'at some point' — Kerry

WHITE HOUSE: Biden wants a carbon price 'at some point' — Kerry Carbon pricing supporters are pushing to include the policy in the ongoing infrastructure push, and they appear to have allies in the Biden administration, despite a turbulent political landscape on Capitol Hill.