Tacoma Chapter
Our solution to climate change? Democracy.
Citizens' Climate Lobby is a non-profit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy organization focused on government policies to address climate change.
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Announcements Chapter Events Climate Action CO2 Update New Climate Resources Legislative Update
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)
"Vote NO on I-2117" Campaign
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 distribution map.
This is a serious attack--includes prohibition of any type of carbon pricing in the future, and could have national impact--discourages other states from adopting pollution pricing policies.
WA Citizens' Climate Lobby leaders have joined other state environmental groups to commit to defeating I-2117 on the general election ballot in the fall. Our chapter's volunteers plan to join in this effort in multiple ways, such as education, presentations, tabling/clip boarding, postcard writing, letters to the editor, etc. up to the fall election. Stay tuned for opportunities to help!
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
And for local information, try The Switch Is On Washington
Happy Earth Day!
Let's honor and protect our beautiful planet
And all living things
Upcoming CCL, Chapter and Community Events
To attend or get information, email us
Monday, Apr 22--EARTH DAY--how will you celebrate? Get some ideas at earthdaysouthsound.org
Saturday, Apr 27, 10-2--13th Annual Pierce County Bike Swap, Tacoma Community College Lot A. (See flyer below)
Wednesday, May 1, noon on Zoom--CCL Tacoma Study Group. Discussing articles that we email ahead of time. Attend/Send an article
Thursday, May 2, 6-8 pm--Tacoma Green Drinks (environmental networking group),
7 Seas Brewery and Taproom, 2101 Jefferson Ave., Tacoma
Sunday, May 5, 3-5 pm--"GET OUT the Climate VOTE" group postcard-writing party. Contact for address.
Wednesday, May 15, 7 pm--CCL Tacoma Monthly Chapter Meeting on Zoom.
Sunday, May 19, 3-5 pm--"GET OUT the Climate VOTE" group postcard-writing party. Contact for address.
Save the date!
The CCL National June Conference in D.C., "Making Moves and Moving Congress,"
will take place on June 8-11!
CCL Tacoma is now on Twitter (@CCLTacoma) and Instagram (ccl_tacoma) Visit us soon!
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. We are excited about our recently updated banners, interactive visual aids and flyers! It’s a great way to get started as a CCL volunteer. To join the fun, contact Linda Cohan.
Past Events
Saturday,April 13 South Sound Sustainability Expo, See Photos
Coming Events
Saturday, June 29, 12-5, Tacoma Ocean Fest, Foss Waterway Seaport
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!
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
"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 4/3/24
Monthly CO2 Average at Mauna Loa (Details)
March 2024: 425.38 ppm
March 2023: 420.99 ppm
Last updated: Apr 5, 2024
New Climate Resources
"Biden announces new tailpipe rules aimed to expand EVs,"Coral Davenport, New York Times, March 22, 2024.
"When we see the climate more clearly, what will we do?," David Wallace Wells, New York Times, March 21, 2024.
"10 Climate Tech Innovations that Give us Hope for 2024," Adele Peters, Fast Company, Dec 15, 2023.
"The Surprisingly Simple Way to Convince People to Go Green," Michael J. Coren, Washington Post, Dec. 5, 2023.
Previous study group articles here
Websites
johnperona.substack.com. (Earthward newsletter)
rmi.org (Rocky Mountain institute)
map.climatevulnerabilityindex.org
Visit our Climate Resources page
Legislative Update
Federal
Jan. 26, 2024--The Biden Administration just announced they are going to pause approval of new liquified natural gas export facilities. Biden said in a statement: "During this period, we will take a hard look at the impacts of LNG exports on energy costs, America's energy security, and our environment." The pause "sees the climate crisis for what it is: the existential threat of our time," said Biden.
State
"March 6 kicked off the first auction in year two of the Climate Commitment Act (CCA) program, and 2024 will bring more exciting progress. In addition to more investments coming to our communities ($135.5 million for climate investments and $56 million for utility transition programs), the Department of Ecology is taking steps to link our WA market with California and Quebec's programs. This will expand and strengthen our collective power to reduce emissions and accelerate clean energy. WA state agencies are also hard at work staffing up and having conversations with community to roll out some of the investments already made." Altinay Karasapan