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Connecting about climate change with the most skeptical people in the USA

Filmmaker Ben Stillerman traveled to Utah’s Emery County to interview rural Utahns and understand their hesitancy to accept global warming.

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CCLers learn bridge-building skills at Braver Angels annual event

CCL volunteers were among more than 700 conservative, liberal, and independent attendees at the 2024 Braver Angels National Convention. 

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Silicon Valley CCLers host 10-candidate climate forum

In just five weeks, CCL San Mateo organized and held a climate-focused forum for 10 congressional candidates. Here's how.

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Washington youth organize state lobby day

On Jan. 15, 2024, CCL Washington youth volunteers held an impressive 21-meeting lobby day at the state’s capitol.

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Van Jones weighs in on climate and collaboration

Van Jones delivered the keynote address at CCL's fall conference, speaking on climate solutions and the importance of collaboration.

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Seeing both sides of lobbying: From the Hill to CCL

CCL's Jenn Tyler shares her story of working on the Hill, taking the CCL lobby meetings, to becoming a CCLer herself.

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Never say never: A lobbying success story

CCL volunteer Teresa Welch tells an inspiring success story of lobbying a member of Congress on a carbon fee and dividend.

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CCLers go ‘out of office’ for creative events with Congress

Three stories show the diverse, delightful ways CCL volunteers have connected with members of Congress in recent months.

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Baseball: The common ground on climate change

A baseball metaphor has helped one CCL volunteer bridge the political divide when discussing climate change.

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CCL Texas groups hold lobby day at state legislature

CCL volunteers recently held a Texas State Lobby Day, conducting meetings with 66 offices — 47 Republicans and 19 Democrats.

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