Citizens' Climate Lobby - Tacoma

Countdown to COP28 | CNN CNN’s John Vause speaks to scientist Katharine Hayhoe about new criticisms of host nation UAE on the eve of the global climate summit

Rep. Derek Kilmer,
Thanks for being a member of the House Climate Solutions Caucus and a co-signer on this important letter showing how Congress should work -- together to solve our major crises!

Here's what CCL said about this:

Wow! A bipartisan group of 26 Climate Solutions Caucus members — 13 Republicans, 13 Democrats — sent a letter to House leadership asking for cooperation on climate.

The letter comes just weeks after CCL delivered a briefing to the staff of Climate Solutions Caucus members about clean energy permitting reform and the need for increased transmission.

Climate Caucus sends letter to leadership urging cooperation on permitting reform This letter from 13 Republicans and 13 Democrats delivers an important message and will advance the conversation on permitting reform.

This is a long interview, but it covers many important points to think about. How many can you find?

Meet the former pilot working to reduce climate pollution from planes » Yale Climate Connections Todd Smith’s organization, Safe Landing, connects people in the aviation industry to advocate for solutions.

Writing "GET OUT THE VOTE!" postcards for environmentalvoter.org means making a difference with friends! Join CCL Tacoma to take action.

Citizens' Climate Lobby - Racoma members tabling last Saturday at the 10th annual National Drive Electric festival in Steilacoom, WA.

The rest of the world understand the need to price carbon. Will the US be the last to get on board?

CCI supports Africa Climate Summit call for global carbon tax A global system for coordinated carbon taxation can provide the much-needed resources for African countries to transition away from fossil fuels and adapt to the damaging effects of climate change.

From other tabling events earlier this month, including sharing climate information and encouraging folks to take action at the very festive Fircrest National Night Out on Aug.1st!

Sharing climate talk and encouraging visitors to become climate advocates at our booth at the Hilltop Street Fair Saturday August 26!

CHANGE IN DATE for AUGUST MEETING! This month’s meeting is rescheduled to Aug 30th in order to allow time to schedule primary winners for local elections to speak at our meeting. We are trying for candidate forums at our Aug, Sept & possibly Oct meetings. Our meetings are normally held on the third Wednesday of the month

Glad to know this caucus is active again and has 28 Republican and 28 Democratic members!

Remember the Climate Solutions Caucus? It's back. After years of inaction, the bipartisan caucus is officially relaunching. How successful it will be remains to be seen.

Great news!

EU Parliament passes nature law after political backlash The European Parliament on Wednesday voted to pass a fiercely contested law to restore degraded natural ecosystems, salvaging the environmental measures that centre-right lawmakers had campaigned to kill off.

The weekend of June 3,4 Citizens Climate Lobby Tacoma had an eco-booth at the annual Ocean Fest event where local CCL activists showed attendees how to advocate for legislation to solve the climate crisis and to create a sustainable planet for everyone. Focus was on how to speak up to leaders about climate, and how to support our transition to clean energy.

Wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense around the world because of climate change. This explains what's happening.

Cambio climático y los incendios forestales » Yale Climate Connections A medida que aumentan las temperaturas globales, los incendios forestales son cada vez más frecuentes e intensos.

Sad news.

A leading private equity firm claimed to be a climate leader – while increasing emissions The Carlyle Group’s 2011-22 greenhouse gas footprint was roughly equivalent to Alaska’s ‘carbon bomb’ Willow drilling project

Allergy season growing longer in many Mountain West cities A new report shows that allergy season is starting earlier and lasting longer across much of the U.S., including many parts of the Mountain West.

Ask Congress to support a healthy climate with healthy forests 🌳
The FOREST Act has not been reintroduced in the new 118th Congress – yet! Now is the time to encourage your Senators and House Representative to reintroduce and support the bill.
This bill fights deforestation worldwide by restricting the importation of products produced on land undergoing illegal deforestation. Both Republicans and Democrats support it.
Use our quick and easy tool to email your members of Congress to let them know you want them to support the FOREST Act today.

Tell your Members of Congress to support the FOREST Act Combat illegal deforestation in healthy forests. Ask your Members of Congress to support the bipartisan FOREST Act.

Great news for a future with clean (not just somewhat cleaner) aviation!

First hydrogen-powered airplane takes flight in Moses Lake The first flight of a hydrogen-powered airplane was a success this week, showing zero-emissions air travel could be on the horizon.

USPS to purchase 9,000 electric vehicles, install 14,000 charging stations The U.S. Postal Service will buy more than 9,000 Ford electric delivery vehicles, one year after an initial plan to buy predominantly gas-powered vehicles sparked controversy. In an announcement We…

According to Yale Climate Connections: This program can help families cut costs — and it can save participating schools thousands of dollars a year.

That makes this a WIN for families, a WIN for schools, and a WIN for climate! It's not just a win-win, but a win-win-win!

How teaching kids energy efficiency in schools can benefit families at home » Yale Climate Connections Students' enthusiasm for energy efficiency can ripple outward, making an impact beyond the classroom.

Click this link and take 60 seconds to listen to John Doherty's recent Radio Tacoma Climate Minute about supporting climate legislation in Washington State! https://radiotacoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-01-14-KTAH-Climate-Minute-125-Legislature-Now.mp3?_=1&fbclid=IwAR1Y6jAXjl3E6Y77CiBM-jBEE6OwrTpo1Brqu7DmFDPoTW4MrFZkYvY_koY

Creative climate artists arise!

How artists can raise awareness of climate risks and solutions » Yale Climate Connections With chalk art, colorful shade structures, and more, artists can help people understand and address climate change.

Opinion: A carbon tax would be a boon, not a burden. Here’s why If we make it more expensive, people won’t want it as much — and that will benefit the environment

Great news! Yesterday, Oregon and Washington adopted California's Advanced Clean Cars II Rule, meaning all new car sales on the West Coast will be zero-emission by 2035!

By 2035, every new car sold in the states of Washington, Oregon, and California will be powered by 100% clean energy. Learn more at climatesolutions.org/cleancarscoast

There are probably many ideas here you've never considered. Check it out and be inspired!

2022 climate-conscious gift guide » Yale Climate Connections A selection of gift ideas to show love for your people and your planet

It's not too late. Join the fight. One way to contribute to the solution is to become an active member of CCL. Also research shows that talking about climate change in everyday conversations is important, because you can be a trusted messenger to those who know you.

https://www.businessinsider.com/photos-that-make-climate-change-feel-real?op=1

7 photos that show the climate crisis is not a distant threat — it's already here Images of raging wildfires, damaging storms, flashing floods, and extreme drought showcase a planet that's been transformed by climate change.

Holidays are the perfect time to talk about climate change The bad news is that people still aren’t talking about climate change. The good news is that it’s not too late to start.   In the U.S., 70 percent of people are worried about climate change, yet two-thirds of people in the entire country say they don’t talk about it. A new Pew study shows tha...

Good news!

https://www.thestreet.com/investing/us-wind-power-milestone-10-percent-power-mix

U.S. Wind Power Just Crossed an Important Milestone Onshore wind power is likely to provide at least 10% of the nation's electricity in 2022. Renewable energy hasn't hit that mark since the 1980s.

This is simple science. We don't need the heat!

Energy loss is single biggest component of today’s electricity system » Yale Climate Connections Switching away from coal and gas saves far more energy than one might think.

Join us to help get a rising price on greenhouse gases to help us meet these essential targets.

https://www.opb.org/article/2022/10/27/how-far-behind-the-world-is-on-reining-in-climate-change/

Here’s how far behind the world is on reining in climate change The world is set to start crucial climate change negotiations soon. To avoid extreme warming, nations have to make deep cuts in heat-trapping emissions, fast.

News you or someone you know may be able to use!

https://electrek.co/2022/08/19/us-tax-credits-rebates-climate-law/ #:~:text=High%2DEfficiency%20Electric%20Home%20Rebate,for%20heat%20pump%20water%20heaters.

Here's how the new US tax credits and rebates will work for clean energy home upgrades Electrek spoke with a tax expert about how homeowners can claim energy efficiency tax credits and rebates under Joe Biden's new climate law.

The CCL Tacoma Get-out-the-vote group met Oct. 7 and wrote over 300 postcards to voters in swing states.

“Climate Change is Here: Challenges and Actions”

Booths (including CCL Tacoma), networking for climate activists and public, and an inspiring panel discussion! What a great community event, held Oct. 1 at the Environmental Learning Center in Tacoma.