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Connecting with Congress during the August recess

From outdoor hikes to drop-offs at district offices, CCLers made great connections with their lawmakers this summer.

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Rooted in our relationships: A tree planting for Senator Stabenow

Michigan CCLers celebrated the retiring senator's climate legacy with a tree planting, after working with her for more than 10 years.

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Holding the line on climate: EPA

CCL submitted a formal comment to the EPA because the agency is misinterpreting the text and intent of climate laws passed by Congress.

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Holding the line on climate: CCL’s next steps

We’re watching for opportunities to pursue our mission in even more effective ways as the political landscape evolves around us. 

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Holding the line on climate: Forest Service

CCL's Government Affairs team has been raising the concern of Forest Service staffing cuts and funding in conversations on the Hill.

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Holding the line on climate: DOE

CCL supported a bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus letter to request more climate and clean energy funding for the Department of Energy.

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Holding the line on climate: NOAA

CCL recognized the unique threat against NOAA and generated more than 22k messages to Congress emphasizing the need to protect the agency. 

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Holding the line on climate: What CCL has done, will do, and why

We are using our voice and our grassroots power in new and different ways to help ensure that Congress stays effective and retains its power.

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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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