New campaign asks young people to help their parents recognize misinformation. False claims about climate change are rampant on social media. yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/07/new-...

Methane emissions from energy sector facilities (oil, gas, and coal) represent a substantial contribution to greenhouse gas emissions with substantial mitigation potential. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Hey Climate Advocates! This week is virtual lobby week. Our local CCL members are lobbying our Congressional Delegation. Wanna help? Click the link below to call Congress & promote permitting reform so green energy can come online in the near future. citizensclimatelobby.org/get-loud-tak...

We invite you to attend CCL's Fall Virtual Conference this Saturday, Nov. 15, starting at 10 am Pacific. www.eventbrite.com/e/ccls-fall-...

A May 2025 survey by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication found that 79% of U.S. registered voters support the U.S. participating in the Paris Climate Agreement. climatecommunication.yale.edu/visualizatio...

Coping with climate change includes paying attention to how utilities set rates. thenevadaindependent.com/article/sout...

The PUCN should say no to NV Energy’s 15-minute billing scheme Opinion Post from Sandra Koch, a long time active CCL Carson member! www.rgj.com/story/opinio...

Eight of the top 10 online shows are spreading climate misinformation. Check this article by Yale Climate Connections to see if you're favorites are doing their research. yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/04/eigh...

REACH OUT DURING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. Send a message to Congress expressing your appreciation for their ongoing public service and encouraging them to move forward on bipartisan climate solutions when the shutdown is over. community.citizensclimate.org/tools/shutdo...

In thirsty Reno, a crucial vote could usher in more water-guzzling data centers. A new development that initially planned to bring 5,000 new housing units to the area could soon draw sprawling data centers. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

This week, the IEA & Ember Energy released 2 very encouraging reports about global clean power generation. The Ember report found that global power demand increased in the 1st half of 2025, & the increase in solar & wind power more than met that demand growth. Full story here: tinyurl.com/yvjwycns

Register now for CCL's Fall Conference & Lobby Week! Things are tough in D.C. right now but climate change demands that we continue to push for policy change. We work to build common ground for climate solutions, both in Congress and in our communities — and we're not stopping. tiny.cc/3mgt001

In a speech to the UN yesterday, President Trump falsely claimed that climate change is a "con job," that renewables are "too expensive," and that coal is "clean." @apnews.com takes a closer look at the president's statements and the scientific reality.

What does climate change mean for America's wildfires? Last week, CCLers heard from Dr. Daniel Swain, an incredible climate scientist, researcher, and guest speaker on our September Monthly Meeting. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?si=CuN...

The US Energy Information Administration is projecting that 93% of the new power generation capacity we'll add this year will be renewables. The expected mix is 52% solar, 29% batteries, 12% wind, and 7% gas. Outlook for next year is not as rosy.

While individual actions matter, large-scale policy changes drive the most significant impact on climate change.

What we achieved by passing and protecting the IRA citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/policy/...

"This is why we show up in a respectful, nonpartisan way. This is why we work consistently to build more common ground in Congress. With every lobby meeting, our advocacy brings climate action and clean energy policy closer within reach." citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/policy/...

How Will Trump’s Big Bill Affect Your Clean Energy Subsidies? Planning on home improvements or buying an electric car? The dates to receive tax breaks have been shortened. The end of 2025 for home improvements & Sept 30 for the electric car tax breaks. NYT survey below. tinyurl.com/25up789c

How Will Trump’s Big Bill Affect Your Wallet? AND....how will it affect your electrification plans? www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Holding the line on climate: What CCL has done, will do, and why. In the first few months of President Trump’s second term in office, he and his administration have made moves on climate that are, to say the least, alarming. As a climate organization, that matters to us. tinyurl.com/2cmbnugt

Come see the Carson City CCL tomorrow, Saturday, 8:30am - 1pm at the Carson Farmers Market at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion. myemail.constantcontact.com/What-s-New-T...

Carson City letter writers keep getting better and are staying very active. CC CCL members Sandy Koch and Tim McFarren had their excellent OpEd “Don’t pull the plug on solar in Nevada” published in This is Reno. thisisreno.com/2025/06/sola...

Idling your car: Bad for your car, bad for your kids LTE: Sandy Koch, Nevada Appeal, Carson City CCL Member, 6.7.25 Idling cars produce all sorts of nasty gases. They contribute to air pollution, smog, particulate pollution and more...read the full article here: www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2025/ju...

Don’t pull the plug on Nevada’s clean energy progress. LTE: John Cobourn, Carson City CCL Member, 6.4.25 The Record Courier On May 22, the U.S. House of Reps voted to pass a budget bill that drastically cuts America’s clean energy tax credits. Full LTE here: www.recordcourier.com/news/2025/ju...

Chas Macquarie, a Group Leader at the Carson City CCL, was interviewed on Outside Lake Tahoe on May 21. His expertise on all things climate, CCL, and the north Nevada region is a great benefit to our group. Watch the informative video so that you can get involved. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGXm...

Our Carson City CCL member, Roger Heath, wrote an Op-Ed in the Nevada Appeal today! epaper.nevadaappeal.com/html5/reader...

A stunning visualization explores the intricate circulatory system of our oceans. aeon.co/videos/a-stu...

Do it now. Takes 10 seconds. citizensclimatelobby.org/get-loud-tak...

NV Energy projects will connect all parts of Silver State Nevada Appeal Greenlink West includes new substations in Nye, Esmeralda and Lander counties that are expected to make potential renewable energy projects more feasible in those remote areas. Full story www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2025/ma...

In dueling letters, House Republicans weigh in on clean energy tax credits and the Inflation Reduction Act. citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/policy/...

Write Congress for clean energy tax credits 🔋 Takes 5 seconds! Your message can protect these economy-friendly measures from repeal! Write Congress now & tell Republicans to keep that momentum going by keeping America’s clean energy tax credits in place. citizensclimatelobby.org/get-loud-tak...

Write Congress: Protect NOAA: ONE CLICK! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s research is the gold standard for tracking the levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and oceans. Ask your members of Congress to protect this agency. community.citizensclimate.org/tools/protec...

Republican Senators speak up on clean energy tax credits CCL has spent the last two months making sure Republican lawmakers understand the economic value of these tax credits and keep them in place. @politico.com link subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025... #cclcarsoncity

When asked about the meaning of life: Bill McKibben, author and environmentalist said, "It means, above all, preserving the board on which we play this game."

LTE: Keep the IRA clean energy tax credits Written by Carson City CCL Member Chas Macquarie. www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2025/ma...

If you'd like to join us tabling at the Carson City Farmer's Market please do! It's really fun and we will teach you how to do it "on the job". Our schedule link and a link to TIPS from the national site in our Linktree linktr.ee/ccl_carsonci...

Call Congress for clean energy tax credits Let’s make sure every Republican lawmaker knows: Clean energy tax credits are driving jobs, investment & pollution cuts across the country. They should remain in place. SHY? Call AFTER HOURS—leave a message! Easy Peasy! tinyurl.com/2kmhcbju

March is CCL's fundrasing month. We need sustaining monthly donations more than ever these days! Also, there's a 4 to 1 match for 3 months. DO IT....if you can :) Go here cclusa.org/cb9 Thanks!!

Thank you Rep. Amodei for signing the 3.9.25 letter to Chairman Smith emphasizing the importance of energy affordability for NV families! Continue that momentum by pushing to keep the $93M that NV was due for the energy efficiency & electrification rebate program since that funding is paused.

"It's insane. We are burning massive amounts of oil, coal, and gas to just transport oil, coal, and gas!" More here from Bill McKibben: billmckibben.substack.com/p/the-happie...

4pm today, learn about Green Banks and stop parking your money in banks that support fossil fuels! link community.citizensclimate.org/groups/event...

Great in-person chapter meeting 2.23.25 in Carson City. Had a nice time and talked about plans and goals for 2025.