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Practice effective lobbying with a lobby meeting demonstration

Unsure of what goes down during a CCL lobby meeting? In this post, learn about the step-by-step process and strategies for success.

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Focusing your grasstops outreach effectively

Learn about grasstops engagement and effective research strategies for obtaining high-profile endorsements for the Energy Innovation Act.

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How to give an engaging climate presentation

In this session of Citizens' Climate University, you'll learn how to capture an audience’s attention about climate change and move them to action.

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Manage the emotional highs and lows of climate work

Participants in CCL's Peer Support – Ongo group follow a 12-week series focused on mindfulness, forgiveness, empathy, compassion and self-care.

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Use psychology for better climate communications

Engaging people in climate action is tough. How do we use psychology to encourage action? Per Espen Stoknes shares his advice during CCL's Dec. 2018 meeting.

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Strategies for success: Climate advocacy in rural America

Some of CCL's most productive chapters are in towns with less than 1,000 people. Here's how those rural CCL chapters are engaging their communities.

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Successful site visit stories

In the recap of this Citizens' Climate University session, you'll hear two stories of CCL volunteers in Utah and Michigan who hosted successful site visits.

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Spiritual development & well-being for weary climate warriors

Using the lessons in "The Ongo Book: Everyday Non-Violence," CCL group leader Jeff Joslin trains fellow climate advocates in mindfulness meditation and compassionate communication.

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Hosting effective site visits with your member of Congress

Site visits are like field trips: Members of Congress get out of their offices to see and hear firsthand what their constituents care about. Here's how to plan a successful one.

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New Austin chapters empower more CCLers to lead

Earlier this year, Austin, Texas grew from having one CCL chapter to having five! Learn how it happened and how they coordinate their efforts.

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