CCL Training: How To Host Online Zoom Meetings
CCL mainly uses Zoom for our video conferencing and training. This training with Alison Holtzschue will walk through the process of setting up and hosting an online group meeting on Zoom, including important considerations to get your meeting all set up online. In the meantime, Zoom's Training Center offers many live training webinars, recordings and video tutorials for everyone, and they're available here. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Introduction (4:17) Planning Your Zoom Meeting (12:25) Making Your Meeting Engaging (17:37) Getting Started: Zoom Basics (36:40) Zoom Controls In Meeting (43:56) How To Book A CCL Zoom Line Zoom Support Center: https://support.zoom.us/ Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/hosting-zoom-meetings CCL Community Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/347

Understanding Economic Support For Carbon Fee & Dividend Policies
The economic case for a revenue neutral carbon tax, such as the Energy Innovation Act, has never been stronger. Join CCL Research Coordinator Jerry Hinkle for a training that evaluates the climate and health benefits of the Energy Innovation Act and compares them to the policy costs to outline why there is such widespread support from economists for such policies. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Emission Reductions & Getting To Net Zero (45:22) Impact on GDP (1:19:56) Climate & Health Benefits (1:52:47) Impact on Jobs (2:27:02) Distribution & Fairness Concerns (3:01:48) Regulations & Complementary Policies Helpful additional resources: Full White Paper: https://static.smallworldlabs.com/cclobby/content/contents/training/Economics/Econ_Benefits_CFD_Paper.pdf *All studies cited in the footnotes of the slides on CCL Community's training page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/398

CCL Training: Health Impacts of Climate Change & Burning Fossil Fuels
Join medical doctors and CCL Health Action Team co-leaders Rob & Lori Byron for a webinar that will explore the health implications of Dr. Shindell's testimony: Health and Economic Benefits of a 2ºC Climate Policy, the research behind CCL's messaging highlighting that the Energy Innovation Act "will improve health and save 4.5 million American lives over the next 50 years by reducing pollution Americans breathe. Poor air quality is responsible for as many as 1 in 10 American deaths today, and sickens thousands more." Increasing levels of greenhouse gas concentrations in our atmosphere bring about human health consequences. The release of toxic pollutants is hardest on vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, frontline communities and those with asthma or cardiovascular disease. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Introduction (3:18) Health Impacts Overview (6:09) Fetal & Maternal Impacts (9:04) Nutrition Impacts (12:40) Air Quality (17:43) Health Benefits (20:38) Next Steps Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/health-impacts  (all studies are footnoted in the speaker notes) Health Impacts of Climate Change & Burning Fossil Fuels on CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/473 CCL's Health Action Team: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/961 Business Climate Leaders Health & Medical Sector: https://www.businessclimateleaders.org/health-medical-sector

CCL Training: Understanding Clean Electricity Standards
Join CCL's Strategy Director Tony Sirna for a training aimed at helping CCL volunteers understand Clean Electricity Standards. As Congress and climate advocates look at how to move forward on climate this year, you may have seen articles popping up that discuss a clean electricity standard. This training covers what a Clean Electricity Standard (CES) is, how it works, and how it compares to a carbon fee and dividend. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Background & Intro (3:33) A Closer Look (10:50) Alternative Compliance Payments (14:30) Responding To Concerns (23:49) Talking Points on Emissions, Policy Details & Costs Additional Q&A (https://youtu.be/7EqdvRuuLY4) Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/understanding-ces Understanding Clean Electricity Standards: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/484

CCL Training: Outreach With Agricultural Communities
Outreach to the agriculture community can help cultivate allies and build support of the Energy Innovation & Carbon Dividend Act among farmers with farms of all sizes, agribusiness and consumers. Tune in to this webinar to learn what leaders of CCL's Agriculture Action Team are up to and their recommendations in your own connection-building with your local agricultural community including helping to understand the Growing Climate Solutions Act. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Overview & Agenda (2:16) Agriculture & Climate Change (5:58) Reaching out to Farmers (13:26) Growing Climate Solutions Act (22:34) The Energy Innovation & Carbon Dividend Act Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/agriculture-outreach CCL Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/151 CCL' s Agriculture Action Team: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/968 BCL Agriculture Sector Team: https://www.businessclimateleaders.org/agriculture-sector

CCL's Reintroduction All Supporter Call: The 2021 Energy Innovation Act & Carbon Dividend Act
The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2021 has been reintroduced into the House by Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL-22) and 28 original cosponsors. Join this training by Mark Reynolds, Citizens' Climate Lobby's Executive Director, Madeleine Para, CCL's President, Dr. Danny Richter, CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs, and Lesley Beatty CCL’s Director of Marketing for an overview of the new bill, it's legislative details, action steps, and messaging recommendations. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Overview (3:01) Legislative Details (14:29) Action Steps (19:26) Messaging Recommendations Helpful resources: Use our Action Tools to write to your members of Congress: http://cclusa.org/write Send a postcard to President Biden about this policy: http://cclusa.org/postcard Write a letter to the editor about this bill: http://cclusa.org/lte Amplify the news on social media: http://cclusa.org/facebook Check out the current cosponsors of the bill here: http://energyinnovationact.org Learn more about how the bill works here: http://energyinnovationact.org/how-it-works/ The bill is a “carbon fee and dividend” approach to carbon pricing. You can learn more about that idea here: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/price-on-carbon/ Check out Columbia University’s assessment of this legislation: https://www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/research/report/assessment-energy-innovation-and-carbon-dividend-act Noah Kaufman’s “Nature Climate Change” paper that Danny referenced: https://www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/research/article/near-term-net-zero-alternative-social-cost-carbon-setting-carbon-prices You can sign up for our text alerts here: http://cclusa.org/text You can join our Monthly Calling Campaign here: http://cclusa.org/mcc You can contribute to CCL by visiting: http://cclusa.org/donate Tonight’s Reintroduction Presentation Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MpKiPwHlIg71PwfpQ-c53Z59Wf9RaquerGTMVVmXf8U CCL Community page on the bill: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/energy-innovation-act Comparison between the new bill and the one from last Congress: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/486 Q&A on the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/285

CCL Training: Chapter Development Basics
CCL chapters form the backbone of the CCL organization. People from all walks of life who understand the urgency of climate change have started local CCL chapters across the world. This training will highlight recommendations and resources to help get a new CCL chapter up and running as well as the chance to hear from CCL group leaders about their experiences organizing their groups. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Background (3:22) Leadership Potential (6:07) Starting A Chapter (18:03) Growing A Chapter (35:04) Running A Chapter Presentation Slides: cclusa.org/cvt-chapter-development Chapter Development Basics: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/group-organizing-and-mentoring/chapter-development

CCL Training: Working with Environmental Justice Communities
Environmental Justice means focusing attention on the concerns of community members who are suffering because local pollution exceeds the norms in other communities that may be whiter or wealthier. When CCLers want to build relationships with EJ organizers, it's critical to understand past and present injustices, move at the speed of trust, and bring humility and respect to the conversation. Join Climate & Environmental Justice Action Team Leaders Debbie Chang and Lisa Danz for a session that gives background on the Environmental Justice movement and provide strategies for building relationships. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Introduction & Agenda (3:59) Environmental Racism (5:56) Jemez Principles (13:45) Making the Connection Outreach Deck (26:32) Local Chapter Example: CCL NY Rochester (34:07) Next Steps & Actions CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/153 Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/working-with-ej-communities Making the Connection: https://cclej.cclsve.org/making-the-connection-slide-deck

Dr. Jennifer Burney | Citizens' Climate Lobby | March 2021 Monthly Meeting
We often say, "Listen to the scientists and create policies based on the science." This month we hear from Jennifer Burney, Associate Professor, Marshall Saunders Chancellor’s Endowed Chair of Climate Policy and Research at the School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California, San Diego. Her research focuses on simultaneously achieving global food security and mitigating climate change. She designs, implements, and evaluates technologies for poverty alleviation and agricultural adaptation. Skip ahead to the following sections: (0:00​) Introductions (2:42​) Dr. Burney's Presentation (22:46​) Questions From Attendees (29:45) Tribute to Sec. Shultz (​35:25) March's Monthly Actions (39:51​) Fundraiser Video Helpful Links: Dr. Jennifer Burney's Research Page: https://gps.ucsd.edu/faculty-directory/jennifer-burney.html March Fundraiser: https://cclusa.org/donate-to-ccl March Monthly Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet​ Primary Ask (Leave-Behind): https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/237 March Lobby Days Training on Primary and Supporting Asks: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/185 CCL's March Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/522668129

CCL Training: How To Publish Climate Focused Opinion-Editorials (Op-Eds)
Are you curious about how to improve your writing skills for climate-focused opinion-editorials? Join ​Steve Valk, CCL’s Communications Coordinator for a CCL training that answers those questions, covering the process for writing a new op-ed, how to successfully submit it, as well as the editorial process. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Introduction & Agenda (2:40) The Writing Process (15:12) Submitting Your Op-Ed (18:05) Sharing Your Success (23:19) Op-Ed Ideas & Examples Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/ccu-op-eds CCL CommunityTraining Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/113 Op-Ed Templates: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/431