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What California’s experience demonstrates about the effect of carbon pricing on environmental justice
What California’s experience demonstrates about the effect of carbon pricing on environmental justice

The California EPA reported this year that the cap-and-trade program has saved many lives by reducing exposure to pollution.

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A carbon price is better than carbon credits

Carbon credits, while being a well-intentioned policy, have many loopholes, making them less than airtight when compared to a carbon price.

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CCL’s advocacy is properly directed to meet America’s Paris commitment

The Biden administration pledged to cut America's greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2030. CCL reiterated support for that pledge last month.

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Senator Whitehouse praises CCL and discusses carbon pricing and CBAMs

During his June 2022 conference speech, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) praised CCL and gave an update on climate legislation.

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CCL turns to the future of our advocacy

In this June 2022 conference speech, Madeleine Para looks ahead to the future of climate advocacy at Citizens' Climate Lobby.

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Carbon Fee vs Carbon Tax: what's the difference?
Carbon Fee vs Carbon Tax: what’s the difference?

As carbon pricing picks up speed, people sometimes interchange the words “carbon fee and dividend” with “carbon tax.” 

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How economists support the fight for a carbon fee and dividend in Hawaii
How economists support the fight for a carbon fee and dividend in Hawaii

Since 2019, a drive to enact a statewide carbon fee and dividend has played out in Hawaii. CCL volunteers have been at the forefront.

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Novel new study offers hope for climate success and a key role for CCL

A recent study published in the journal Nature offers a glimmer of hope that we might successfully address the climate crisis.

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How #ElectrifyEverything meshes with CCL’s goals
How #ElectrifyEverything meshes with CCL’s goals

Dive into the details of how expanding electrification can solve various problems, how the campaign can be advanced, and how CCLers can help.

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What does it mean to electrify everything?

Rewiring America wants to electrify every appliance in the U.S. Keishaa Austin explains how we get there, and what we all can do to help.

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