Citizens' Climate Lobby

Join CCL's board chairman and trade law specialist Dr. Ross Astoria to explore more in-depth policy details behind the trade legality and practical aspects of border carbon adjustment implementation and constraints.

Audio Only: What does "as far upstream as possible" or “at the source, wellhead, or port of entry" really mean? Join CCL Team O.I.L. (Oil & Gas Industry Liaisons) leaders Dr. Larry Kremer, Rick Knight and Liz Fisher in exploring more in-depth policy details behind how carbon-based fuels may be assessed their CO2 content according to CCL's proposal.

What does "as far upstream as possible" or “at the source, wellhead, or port of entry" really mean? Join CCL Team O.I.L. (Oil & Gas Industry Liaisons) leaders Dr. Larry Kremer, Rick Knight and Liz Fisher in exploring more in-depth policy details behind how carbon-based fuels may be assessed their CO2 content according to CCL's proposal.

Dr. Shi-Ling Hsu is the D’Alemberte Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Environmental Programs at the Florida State University College of Law. He is the author of The Case for a Carbon Tax: Getting Past our Hang-ups to Effective Climate Policy, which remains the most comprehensive general treatment and argument for carbon taxation. He teaches and writes in the areas of environmental and natural resource law, climate change, law and economics, and property.

Professor Hsu holds an M.S. in ecology and a Ph.D. in agricultural and resource economics, and was an EPA Star Fellow from 1996-98. A member of CCL’s advisory board, Dr. Hsu has completed 22 marathons, including 6 Boston Marathons.

Audio Only: Join Dr. Danny Richter, CCL's Research and Legislative Director, and Rick Knight, Illinois State Co-Coordinator in exploring the detailed how's and why's of CCL's dividend return. The webinar addresses questions about the carbon fund, distribution framework, and the dividend's taxability. It also tackles distribution challenges like handling changing eligibility and how to ensure other groups of Americans still receive dividends.

Join Dr. Danny Richter, CCL's Research and Legislative Director, and Rick Knight, Illinois State Co-Coordinator in exploring the detailed how's and why's of CCL's dividend return. The webinar addresses questions about the carbon fund, distribution framework, and the dividend's taxability. It also tackles distribution challenges like handling changing eligibility and how to ensure other groups of Americans still receive dividends.

Ever wanted to find out what other CCL volunteers have done to build new chapters in their state and region?

If you're interested in helping expand CCL’s presence into new areas and every Congressional district then this CCU is for you!

Tune in to learn the tools, tricks, and techniques of a successful outreach tour as well as listening to stories from the road from Peter Bryn (Texas Tour), Don Addu (Kentucky), Bill Barron (Montana), Susan Ludwig (Colorado) and Henry Slack (Georgia).

Audio Only: Most people view climate change as a threat distant in time and space. They think its impacts will only effect people in the future, and in other countries. As a result, climate change isn't considered an urgent problem. To build the political will for climate solutions this is an important challenge to address through connecting how climate change is impacting us now. 

Join Dana Nuccitelli, environmental scientist and climate writer for The Guardian and Skeptical Science to learn more about how climate change is impacting people today by intensifying extreme weather events like hurricanes, heat waves, floods, and droughts; hurting the economy; and putting us on a path heading toward the planet's sixth mass extinction.

Most people view climate change as a threat distant in time and space. They think its impacts will only effect people in the future, and in other countries. As a result, climate change isn't considered an urgent problem. To build the political will for climate solutions this is an important challenge to address through connecting how climate change is impacting us now.

Join Dana Nuccitelli, environmental scientist and climate writer for The Guardian and Skeptical Science to learn more about how climate change is impacting people today by intensifying extreme weather events like hurricanes, heat waves, floods, and droughts; hurting the economy; and putting us on a path heading toward the planet's sixth mass extinction.

An American doctor becomes a sailor which leads her to climate advocacy in Panama. Hear some of Dr. Tami Kellogg's extraordinary journey. Tami sat down with Citizens' Climate Radio host, Peterson Toscano. She explains why she feels hopeful pursuing climate solutions in Central America. 

Art House

Singer Songwriter Anna Fritz is a classically trained cellist. She fuses her artistry with her passions for justice and the environment. The result is a moving duet between this Portland, OR-based musician and her cello. Anna creates a whole new style of folk music. She talks about the inspiration for her songs and her role in encouraging climate advocates. Hear two songs from her new album, On a High Hill. Follow her on Twitter: @annaplayscello

Puzzler

We hear from three listeners who answered last month's puzzler: When I think of climate change, it reminds me of when ______. They dug deep into their past experiences to bring us powerful metaphors to help wrapped our minds and hearts around climate change today. 

New Puzzler Question

You are chatting with an acquaintance, let's call him Larry. Somehow you get to talking about windmills and the rapid advances in renewable technology. Larry is sympathetic but bothered by something. He says to you, Yeah, I understand that these windmills can help to get us off of coal and gas, but they look so ugly! I hate how they are destroying the countryside.

So What would you say to Larry? Try to think of something that will open up the conversation and get him to better understand climate change. Get back to Peterson by September, 15, 2017. You can also email your answers to radio @ citizensclimate.org or leave a voicemail of 3 minutes or less at 570.483.8194. (+1 if calling from outside the USA.)

Dig Deeper

CCL Spanish language resources

CCL Panamá City Chapter FB page

CCL Panamá on Twitter

Panama.ClimaVivible.org

Institute of America's Panama and Energy report (PDF)

US energy sources as of April 2017 

Anna Fritz' music

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