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Smiling people sit around a picnic bench holding a sign with the Citizens' Climate Lobby name and logo.
Part social, part productive: CCL summer get-togethers

CCL volunteers found connection and camaraderie at social events this summer, from chapter picnics to postcard writing parties.

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Hundreds of CCL volunteers pose for a group photo on the steps of Capitol Hill
Reflections from Capitol Hill: Climate advocacy and a moonshot mindset

CCL volunteer Joel McKinnon reflects on a moving Lobby Day trip, connecting climate work to the challenge and achievement of space travel.

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A group of people stands on a street wearing 'solar panels' made of cardboard, holding signs saying 'Sun Power,' and one person wears an inflatable sun costume
Chapter spotlight: CCL Orange County South

CCL's Orange County South chapter promotes climate action and clean energy in creative ways, from parades to tabling to tree plantings.

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See our Summer Conference through social posts

More than 800 CCL volunteers just experienced the excitement and empowerment of attending CCL’s 2025 Summer Conference and Lobby Day.

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A Brighter Tomorrow 

CCL intern Holly Swiglo encourages readers to have hope and be guided by the vision of a brighter tomorrow.

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Reflecting on the legacy of Laudato Si

CCL's Danny Richter reflects on the impact of Pope Francis' climate legacy and his own participation in a 2014 meeting at the Vatican.

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Male construction worker working in a very hot day.
2024 was officially the hottest year on record

Several factors converged to make 2024 the hottest year ever, but two primary drivers stand out—fossil fuels and the El Niño climate pattern.

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The dirty truth about fossil fuels and pollution

Fossil fuel pollution reaches into every corner of our lives. While oil, coal, and natural gas have fueled industries and driven economies since the 1800s, they also release pollutants that directly impact the health of people and the planet.

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Man changing his thermostat
Why is my energy bill so high?

Many households are feeling the pinch of rising energy costs, especially during the hottest and coldest months. But beyond inflation or utility price hikes, there’s a bigger factor at play: the planet is overheating.

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Worker wipes her face with a wet rag while outside in 106° F heat in Phoenix, Arizona.
Why has it been so hot this year?

As summer temperatures soar and weather patterns become increasingly erratic, our brains tend to ask just one question on repeat: why oh why is it so hot? And how can we make it stop?

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