Central Illinois Citizens Climate Lobby
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Please help us spread the word about the Geothermal Urbana-Champaign bulk purchasing program. This is a wonderful opportunity for homeowners and businesses to save money while helping the climate. Next info sessions are Aug 13, Sep 9, & Oct 8.
#climate
#energy
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6 months ago
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Please take 5 min this morning to call your House rep and urge them to vote NO to the reconciliation bill. The vote could happen any minute. This is your chance to make your voice count! Do it for all the passionate CCLers you know!
citizensclimatelobby.org/get-loud-tak...
#climate
#action
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Tell Congress to protect the clean energy tax credits
Tell Congress we want this investment in American jobs and affordable clean energy.
https://citizensclimatelobby.org/get-loud-take-action/protect-tax-credits-ira-senate/
7 months ago
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Please read and share the letter published yesterday by our CCL central Illinois member Chelsea. There is still a lot we can do to work on
#climate
Let's keep going and stay focused on action!
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Letter to the Editor | Time to refocus on climate
Time to refocus on climate
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/letters-editor/letter-to-the-editor-time-to-refocus-on-climate/article_d36eb633-01e1-4a28-9628-7cf94dbfc0a1.html
8 months ago
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Hello friends! We need your help right now to contact Republican representatives and urge them to defend the clean energy tax credits. They could vote as early as Memorial Day! Please take 5 minutes to do this. Make your voice heard!
#climate
#action
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Tell Congress to protect the clean energy tax credits
Tell Congress we want this investment in American jobs and affordable clean energy.
https://citizensclimatelobby.org/get-loud-take-action/protect-ira-tax-credits/
8 months ago
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Central Illinois Citizens Climate Lobby
Citizens' Climate Lobby
8 months ago
This morning, the House Ways and Means Committee passed its portion of the Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill. This is the committee we’ve been lobbying hard to protect America’s clean energy tax credits.
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Tax credits dodge outright repeal, but committee changes are dismal for climate and clean energy
The Ways & Means Committee passed a bill that would raise energy costs & slow clean energy progress. Here's what we're doing in response.
https://citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/policy/tax-credits-dodge-outright-repeal-but-committee-changes-are-dismal-for-climate-and-clean-energy/
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Central Illinois Citizens Climate Lobby
Citizens' Climate Lobby
11 months ago
🗣️The next 4 years are crucial for climate. So we’re matching your gift $4-to-$1:
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Hi all, please join us this Saturday (or watch the recording) to learn about the Fix Our Forests Act, which aims to improve forest management and recently passed the House 279-141 votes! Something about trees brings us together 🌰🌱🌳
community.citizensclimate.org/events/item/...
12 months ago
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Check out this recent LTE by one of our chapter co-leaders about listening and asking questions! Seeking to understand others' perspectives and connecting over shared values is one of the most important things we can all do as advocates
#climate
#listening
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Letter to the Editor | Get curious, not argumentative
Get curious, not argumentative
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/letters-editor/letter-to-the-editor-get-curious-not-argumentative/article_18b00bce-b408-11ef-8534-b77721ac03c2.html
about 1 year ago
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reposted by
Central Illinois Citizens Climate Lobby
about 1 year ago
Thanks Caitlyn at the office of
@repjenkiggans.bsky.social
for meeting with your
@citizensclimate.bsky.social
constituents and fellow volunteers to discuss pending legislation related to climate!
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Big shoutout to Rep. Budzinski's legislative director, Yusuf Nekzad, for meeting with three of us CCLers from IL13 this morning! We always enjoy digging into the details of climate and energy policy with him. Thanks Yusuf and Rep. Budzinski for all you do!
#climate
#cleanenergy
#citizensclimate
about 1 year ago
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Thanks to Representative Darin LaHood and Legislative Director Greg Warren for meeting with CCL members from district 16 to discuss urgent end-of-year legislation. We are hopeful for future collaboration to help stop the pollution that is overheating the planet.
about 1 year ago
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Happy thanksgiving from CCL Central IL! Thanks to our staff, volunteers, and event organizers for making our work possible. Our collective efforts make a difference. Wishing you much rest and time with friends & family 😴 This is the best time of year to remind ourselves what our work is about ❤️
about 1 year ago
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Next Thurs, Oct 10 from 6-7 pm, CCL Central IL will host a "Talking Climate Workshop" for Urbana's Climate Action week to share tips for having fulfilling, genuine climate conversations. All are welcome. Hope to see you there!
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over 1 year ago
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Our table setup at the Climate Music event at UIUC on Friday night... the upshot of volunteering is that we have an excuse to be creative and do some art! Which climate actions will you take?
#climate
#solutions
#ccl
#music
over 1 year ago
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Here is a fun song from The ClimateMusic Project's Play for the Planet videos. This deserves way more views!
#climate
#music
#planet
www.youtube.com/watch?v=glPw...
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Iron Sage Wood - Play For The Planet
YouTube video by ClimateMusic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glPwu9Hg4zw
over 1 year ago
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On Friday, Sep 27, CCL volunteers will be attending a UIUC campus event to watch the "Voice of Animals" produced by the ClimateMusic Project! You can sign-up to watch the livestream online:
climatemusic.org/ecoecho-prem...
#climate
#animals
#biodiversity
over 1 year ago
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Sunset pic of CCLers out at the Savannah Institute's Hudson Demo Farm in Urbana! So glad that we were able to join the event and talk about how our efforts support agroforestry.
#climate
#ag
#policy
#ccl
More about the Savannah Institute:
www.savannainstitute.org/about-us/
over 1 year ago
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Next week we'll be hanging out with the Savannah Institute to talk about climate & ag! I hope you can join us.
#climate
#agroforestry
#farmbill
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Twilight Tailgate with the Trees - Savanna Institute
Come hang out at the largest agroforestry demonstration farm in the state–only 10 miles from the University of Illinois campus. Savanna Institute staff will
https://www.savannainstitute.org/event/twilight-tailgate-with-the-trees-2-4/
over 1 year ago
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This is our co-leader Mike after his recent presentation to a Springfield, IL community group. He'll talk to anyone about climate! Being a grandfather and nature lover are two of his motivations for taking action. Thanks for inspiring us Mike!
#climate
#vote2024
#citizensclimate
over 1 year ago
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Our August national call is today at 1 pm Eastern! I hope you can tune in to learn about how electrification in our homes and buildings can help us reduce carbon pollution!
#ccl
#climate
#electrification
#goelectric
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August Monthly Meeting w/ Aimee Witteman, Rewiring America VP of Investment - View Event - CCL Community
Each month, Citizens’ Climate Lobby supporters gather locally for a monthly meeting where we educate ourselves by listening to a guest speaker. Go to your local chapter's ...
https://community.citizensclimate.org/events/item/23/14721
over 1 year ago
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Another great LTE from our Bloomington-Normal co-lead Matt Hartman! By volunteering with CCL, you tap into the power of many!
#volunteer
#climate
#citizensclimate
#solutions
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Letter: Volunteering in the fight against climate change
In the June 9 issue of The Pantagraph, guest columnist Joe Tedino wrote of the efforts of Citizens’ Climate Lobby. He described a group of more than 1,000 volunteers from
https://pantagraph.com/opinion/letters/letter-volunteering-in-the-fight-against-climate-change/article_ba7d6a44-4ab0-11ef-a7eb-a7e2d951631d.html
over 1 year ago
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Check out this great letter written by our IL state coordinator last week. It's never too late for us to forge a better future by working together!
#climate
#nonpartisan
#ccl
#action
#illinois
#chicago
www.chicagotribune.com/2024/07/21/l...
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Letters: The dire effects of climate change are becoming apparent. But there is hope.
It gives me hope to see Republican members of Congress beginning to engage on the issue of climate change.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/07/21/letters-072124-climate-change/
over 1 year ago
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Writing letters-to-the-editor is one way that CCL members get the word out about climate solutions! Checkout this recent LTE about how renters and homeowners can save money and help the climate:
www.news-gazette.com/opinion/lett...
#climate
#renewableenergy
#renters
#ccl
#solutions
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https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/letters-editor/letter-to-the-editor-green-energy-k[…]o-future/article_fc0f69ae-182d-539e-b730-800605666659.html
over 1 year ago
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Two of the ISU students who attended CCL's June conference and lobby day were interviewed on WGLT!
#CCL2024
#citizensclimate
#youth
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ISU students feel optimistic after climate change lobby trip to Washington, DC
Three Illinois State University students have returned from a trip to Washington to push for climate change legislation with congressional staffers.
https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2024-06-17/isu-students-feel-optimistic-after-climate-change-lobby-trip-to-washington-dc
over 1 year ago
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80% of greenhouse emissions linked to just 57 companies. To combat
#ClimateChange
, we must change policies. It's difficult to know which policies to fight for.
#CitizensClimateLobby
can help! Help us lobby for policy changes that will make a difference.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
almost 2 years ago
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Do you post about
#ClimateChange
or
#ClimateAction
on multiple platforms? Where do you get the most engagement? Threads, mastodon, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram?
#polls
almost 2 years ago
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Today is the day to take Climate Action! 🌎 Earth Day events 🏛️ Lobbying efforts 🗳️ Get out the vote If you are someone who is ready to take action to change the policies of your government, you should be a part of the Citizens Climate Lobby!
citizensclimatelobby.org
#ClimateAction
#ClimateChange
almost 2 years ago
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What is Your Climate Change Role? 🌱📢🤝 In this episode of Citizens Climate Radio, Eileen Flanagan, a writer, social change teacher, Quaker, and activist, dives deep into four different roles people have traditionally taken in change movements.
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#CitizensClimateRadio
almost 2 years ago
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People across the world, and the political spectrum, underestimate levels of support for climate action.
ourworldindata.org/climate-chan...
#ClimateAction
#ClimateChange
almost 2 years ago
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Are you a conservative who cares about the climate? There is a place for you in the Citizens Climate Lobby. Let's join together and find real solutions.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFqn...
#ClimateAction
#ClimateChange
#CitizensClimateLobby
almost 2 years ago
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Join us today for an informational session about the Citizens Climate Lobby - a grassroots movement of citizens, trained, organized and empowered to get climate solutions. You in?
citizensclimatelobby.org/informationa...
#ClimateAction
#ClimateChange
#CitizensClimateLobby
almost 2 years ago
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American Climate Corps: 💡 Jobs in energy efficiency, disaster response, recycling, wildfire mitigation 🚀 Launching in April 📈 Aims to hire 20,000 in the first year 🤝 Support includes 71% of voters 💰 Funded in part by the Inflation Reduction Act
laist.com/news/climate...
#AmericanClimateCorps
almost 2 years ago
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"The MIT scientists tallied up all of the resulting costs and savings, and found that overall, the BIG WIRES Act would save the country between $330 million and $2.5 billion per year."
citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/policy/...
#ClimateAction
#ClimateChange
#InflationReductionAct
#BigWiresAct
almost 2 years ago
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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.
citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/democra...
#ClimateAction
almost 2 years ago
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“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,”
citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/advocac...
#ClimateAction
#ClimateChange
#CitizensClimateLobby
almost 2 years ago
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"Adam did more and more to fight climate change, until activism became his full time occupation. And the move made him happier and more content... even making small contributions to the cause can make us feel more connected, more fulfilled and happier."
#ClimateAction
www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/the...
almost 2 years ago
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I bet you see 10x the amount of posts about Climate Change as you see about
#ClimateAction
. Let's change that ratio! It’s time to get loud for the climate 📣
citizensclimatelobby.org/get-loud-tak...
almost 2 years ago
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"Being a victim of climate disasters such as Hurricane Sandy at a young age, I am driven to advocate for climate policies and encourage youth engagement in climate advocacy through communications."
citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/grassro...
#ClimateAction
#ClimateChange
#Cop28
#CitizensClimateLobby
almost 2 years ago
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Nearly all new US power plants built in 2024 will be carbon-free ☀️ 58% Solar 💨 13% Wind 🔋 23% Battery Storage
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
#ClimateChange
#InflationReductionAct
almost 2 years ago
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Central Illinois Citizens Climate Lobby
Simon Evans
almost 2 years ago
Reminder: IMF says net-zero cld boost global GDP by 7% "Transitioning…will have negative impacts on demand fr higher carbon prices & energy costs. But…lowering emissions will reduce physical impacts of climate change, which lowers macroeconomic costs"
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👉The Farm Bill supports America’s farmers and forest-owners. 👉Congress is starting work on a new 5-year Farm Bill starting now. 👉$20 billion in climate-smart farm and forestry practice funding is at risk - unless we step up.
citizensclimatelobby.org/get-loud-tak...
#ClimateAction
almost 2 years ago
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Today is a great day for
#ClimateAction
! Learn how to affect real change through direct lobbying and GOTV efforts, come to this info session about the Citizens Climate Lobby. It's tonight at 8pm eastern on Zoom.
#ClimateChange
#CCL
#ClimateActionNow
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almost 2 years ago
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Central Illinois Citizens Climate Lobby
Dana R. Fisher (aka the Apocalyptic Optimist)
almost 2 years ago
My 'book bite' about a realistic path forward for
#climateaction
is live at the Next Big Idea Club. Check it out to learn my 5 big takeaways from my new book,
#SavingOurselves
: from
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Shocks to Climate Action.
nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/rea...
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A Realistic Path Forward for Climate Action
Author Dana Fisher shares 5 key insights from her new book, Saving Ourselves: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action.
https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/realistic-path-forward-climate-action-bookbite/47964/
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My Zero Carbon #ClimateAction
almost 2 years ago
.Wind and solar are delivering an energy transition at record speed We need to take urgent
#ClimateAction
to avoid the worst of
#ClimateChange
! more data & graphics here:
reneweconomy.com.au/wind-and-sol...
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Wind and solar are delivering an energy transition at record speed
As Dutton renews call for renewables to be stopped and coal closures suspended until nuclear is built, wind and solar are delivering the fastest transition the world has seen.
https://reneweconomy.com.au/wind-and-solar-are-delivering-an-energy-transition-at-record-speed/
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Did you know that you can phone bank and appeal directly to US voters to vote on climate issues? Help turn out environmental voters in North Carolina ahead of their March 5th Primary.
www.environmentalvoter.org/get-involved...
#ClimateAction
#ClimateChange
#CCL
#CitizensClimateLobby
almost 2 years ago
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Meet Helena Robinson, who is working to reduce Xavier University's carbon footprint and get folks on campus and in the community more engaged in climate work.
citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/advocac...
#ClimateAction
#ClimateChange
#ccl
#CitizensClimateLobby
almost 2 years ago
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'86% of people “support pro-climate social norms” and 89% would like their governments to do more to tackle warming.'
www.carbonbrief.org/interview-wh...
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#CCL
#CitizensClimateLobby
almost 2 years ago
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We are the Central Illinois chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby. We are building nonpartisan support for climate solutions at local to national levels. Help us support the carbon fee and dividend, healthy forests, and clean energy.
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