Citizens' Climate Lobby is a non-profit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy organization focused on government policies to address climate change.
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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)
Wow! This CCL 2024 policy roadmap presented at the National Virtual Fall Conference last week is impressive!
(click image to expand, or here for milestones at a glance)
Time to gear up for the WA State 2025 Legislative Long Session,
Jan. 13-Apr. 27th!
And work together to support the best environmental policies!
For a start, see these top 4 Priorities of the WA Environmental Priorities Coalition
(read more here):
Protect Advanced Clean Trucks and Climate Progress—"we need steadfast leadership to safeguard
vulnerable rules like the Advanced Clean Trucks rule, clean energy policies, and programs to lower
costs by supporting energy efficiency in our homes and businesses.”
Invest in Climate Action—"As the state faces a large funding shortfall, we will make sure that budget
writers uphold the people’s will: Climate funds should be used for their intended purpose.”
Sewage Spill Right-to-Know—"Hundreds of sewage overflows occur every year. Few are widely
reported to the general public. This policy would require the Dept of Ecology to establish a public-facing website with maps and searchable sewage spill records.”
Recycling Reform Act (formerly the WRAP Act)--“People are frustrated with excess packaging and
plastic pollution. This Act will require packaging and paper product companies and brands to fund our recycling system, bringing consistent and accessible recycling to all state residents and also reducing packaging and excess waste."
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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
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"Americans don't talk enough about climate. When we talk about climate change with our friends and family, the more real and relevant it becomes. And that makes it more likely that we can move from just talking to acting."
Want to break the silence in your community? Check out this link with handy guides like:
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3 steps to talking about climate change: Heart, Head, Hands
The 8 principles of climate communication from Potential Energy Coalition
How to talk about climate change with literally anyone from Science Moms
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Upcoming CCL, Chapter and Community Events
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EVERY FRIDAY, 10 am--Resilience group meets, Cutters Point Coffee, 5104 6th Ave.​
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Monday, Jan. 13 through Sunday, April 27--"Long" session of the WA State Legislature​
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Friday, Jan 31, 12-1pm--Downtown on the Go "What's New, Tacoma?: Policy Updates and What They Mean", Zoom or in-person, UW Tacoma, Milgard Hall Rm 110, register for Zoom
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Wednesday, Feb. 5, noon on Zoom--CCL Tacoma Study Group. Discussing articles that we email ahead of time. Attend/Send an article​​​​​​
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Thursday, Feb. 6, 6-8 pm--Green Drinks, (local environmental networking group),
Tacoma Mountaineers, 2302 N 30th St.
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Thursday, Feb. 6--Washington Conservation Action's Environmental Lobby Day in Olympia.​​ RSVP
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Wednesday, Feb. 19, 7 pm--CCL Tacoma Monthly Meeting on Zoom. Topic TBD
Friday, Feb. 21-Sunday, Feb. 23- CCL Greater PNW Regional Conference, "Cultivating Climate Champions," Heathman Lodge, Vancouver, WA. Early bird registration due by Jan. 31
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Try Tabling with CCL
CCL tablers pass out information, attract kids with activities, listen to climate concerns, suggest ways to take action and find community. It’s a great way to get started as a CCL volunteer. To join the fun, contact Linda Cohan.
Past Events
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August 24 Hilltop Street Fair, See Photos
April 13 South Sound Sustainability Expo, See Photos​
June 29 Tacoma Ocean Fest, Foss Waterway Seaport
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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!
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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
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"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 12/6/24
Monthly CO2 Average at Mauna Loa (Details)
December 2024: 425.40 ppm
December 2023: 421.86 ppm
Last updated: Jan 5, 2025
Climate Resources
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"The deepest hole on Earth: inside the race to harness unlimited power from our planet's core," Jheni Osman, BBC Science Focus, Dec. 14, 2024.
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"Six things to know about Rights of Nature" Jim Salzman, LegalPlanet, Dec. 2, 2024.
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"Massive energy needs of AI and Cryptocurrencies lead big tech to embrace nuclear power," Amy Goodman, Democracy Now, Nov. 19, 2024.​​
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"The good news no one is talking about this election season: clean energy is putting down deep roots in the economy," William S. Becker, The Hill, Oct. 28, 2024.
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Previous study group articles here
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Websites
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johnperona.substack.com. (Earthward newsletter)
rmi.org (Rocky Mountain institute)
map.climatevulnerabilityindex.org
Visit our Climate Resources page