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 www.news-gazette.com/opinion/lett...

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

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! www.news-gazette.com/opinion/lett...

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 citizensclimatelobby.org/get-loud-tak...

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.

🗣️The next 4 years are crucial for climate. So we’re matching your gift $4-to-$1: cclusa.org/7e0

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/...

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 www.news-gazette.com/opinion/lett...

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!

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

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.

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 ❤️

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! www.facebook.com/share/R5UGu2...

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

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...

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

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/

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 www.savannainstitute.org/event/twilig...

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

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 community.citizensclimate.org/events/item/...

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 pantagraph.com/opinion/lett...

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...

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

Two of the ISU students who attended CCL's June conference and lobby day were interviewed on WGLT! #CCL2024 #citizensclimate #youth www.wglt.org/local-news/2...

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/...

Do you post about #ClimateChange or #ClimateAction on multiple platforms? Where do you get the most engagement? Threads, mastodon, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram? #polls

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

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. ccl.podbean.com/e/ccl-podcas... #CitizensClimateRadio

People across the world, and the political spectrum, underestimate levels of support for climate action. ourworldindata.org/climate-chan... #ClimateAction #ClimateChange

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

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

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

"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

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

“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

"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...

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...

"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

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

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" imf.org/en/Blogs/Art...

👉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

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 citizensclimatelobby.org/informationa...

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 #Climate Shocks to Climate Action. nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/rea...

.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... .

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

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

'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... #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #CCL #CitizensClimateLobby

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. community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/... #introduction