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Citizens' Climate Lobby
CCL Training: Opportunities for a Carbon Price in the Next Congress

Citizens' Climate Lobby

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 90:51


The confluence of three external forces may present an opportunity in the next Congress for a carbon price. However, those external forces also constrain the opportunity such that if something passes, it will look different from the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. This webinar will explore how those three forces constrain the debate, what that means for CCL's priorities, and most importantly, for the climate. To further enhance our discussion, we'll also be hearing from one of the Hamilton Project's authors of the Climate tax policy reform options in 2025.

Citizens' Climate Lobby
CCL Training: Overview of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act and Q&A

Citizens' Climate Lobby

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 37:40


Join CCL's Research Team for an overview of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act that will explore more details about the policy and provide more time for Q&A. If you have new volunteers that have joined CCL since the last time the Energy Innovation Act was introduced in Congress this training will help them gain deeper understanding. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:37) Energy Innovation Act Resources Review (5:56) Talking about the Energy Innovation Act (12:10) Q&A Discussion (32:10) Taking Action to support the Energy Innovation Act Helpful links: Presentation Slides:  https://cclusa.org/energy-innovation-act-qa-slides   Q&A Resource: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/285   Handling Challenging Questions resource: https://community.citizensclimate.org/handling-challenging-questions   More Resources and training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/energy-innovation-act 

Citizens' Climate Lobby
The College Carbon Fee and Dividend Climate Change Movement

Citizens' Climate Lobby

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 31:33


In episode 88 of Citizens Climate Radio, we dive into the passion and action of young climate activists, exploring their journeys from concern to meaningful action. Host, Peterson Toscano leads the conversation, spotlighting the endeavors of students like Emily O'Keefe and Helen Tiffin in fostering awareness about climate change and feasible solutions, focusing particularly on the carbon fee and dividend policy. See full show notes and transcript at CCLUSA.org/radio From Concern to Action Emily O'Keefe, a student at the College of William and Mary, candidly shared her progression from a state of existential concern about climate change to actively seeking out impactful solutions. Emily's journey started with a realization about the importance of sustainable living and protecting the environment. This ultimately led her to a gap year where she could detach and reconnect with nature by hiking the Appalachian Trail. "I want to do something really big about climate change. And I'm just trying to figure out how can I do that?" - Emily O'Keefe Evolving Ideas & Shared Enthusiasm Emily's initial idea to start a social movement was supported and molded by her friends, like Helen Tiffin. They delved deep into discussions about the nature of the movement and the message it should convey. Eventually, she was introduced to the carbon fee and dividend policy by a friend, Philip Ignatov. This policy became the focal point of their movement due to its effectiveness and tangible impact. Helen Tiffin supported Emily's enthusiasm, remarking on the nonpartisan nature and wide appeal of the carbon fee and dividend idea, noting, “It really is something that we can all agree upon.” Carbon Fee & Dividend – An Equitable Solution The carbon fee and dividend policy essentially imposes a fee on corporations extracting fossil fuels, making fossil fuel-intensive products more expensive and thereby encouraging consumers to opt for more sustainable alternatives. Importantly, the policy also includes an equitable dividend system where the revenue from the fees is distributed equally among Americans. "So that actually makes it so that the majority of Americans, around two-thirds, will actually break even or profit from the money coming back to them in this cashback form, than they have to pay in increased prices." - Emily O'Keefe Building a Movement Emily, Helen, and their friends engaged in creating signs which read Most Effective Climate Policy #carbonfeeanddividend bit.ly/writecongresshere They raised awareness on their campus, and beyond and fostered a ‘snowball effect', enabling more and more students and people to recognize and understand the carbon fee and dividend policy, spreading across multiple universities and leveraging online platforms like Instagram for greater reach. Their campaign also linked to direct actions, creating templates for people to write to Congress and advocate for the policy. “It is all about spreading that awareness and education and whatever form it presents itself,” Helen stated. Sustaining Impact & Longevity The Carbon Fee and Dividend Movement initiated by Emily and her friends has found a stable home base within the Citizens Climate Lobby's Higher Education Team, ensuring the sustainability and longevity of their efforts. "We are going to be partnered with Friday's For Future in advocating for this...This will bring a lot of power to the movement." - Emily O'Keefe Emphasizing the nonpartisan and optimistic values of the Citizens Climate Lobby, Emily believes in the importance of embodying these values for the successful advancement of the movement. They continue to use platforms like Slack to coordinate efforts across various chapters and provide resources to aid climate work. Follow the Climate Fee and Dividend Movement on Instagram and visit their website.  Takeaways This episode sheds light on the relentless spirit of young activists, their journey of transforming concern into impactful action, and the communal spirit that propels the movement forward. Their dedication to spreading awareness about the carbon fee and dividend as an effective and equitable solution is not just inspiring but is paving the way for a more informed and resilient climate movement. Take a Meaningful Next Step Each month we will suggest meaningful, achievable, and measurable next steps for you to consider. We recognize that action is an antidote to despair. If you are struggling with what you can do, consider one of the following next steps.  Visit our Climate Change Action Page. Each month we provide you with steps you can take to engage with your lawmakers and to spread the word about climate solutions.  If you are on a college campus, get involved with the Climate Fee and Dividend Movement. From making a sign to starting a chapter, there is a lot you can do.  If you are connected to a primary, middle, or high school, find out how you can electrify your school buses.  Learn more about the recently introduced Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act.  Resilience Corner Tamara Staton, CCL's Education and Resilience Coordinator, recently introduced a new series, “Resilient Climateteering through Crazy Climate Connections,” focusing on actionable insights related to climate awareness and playful curiosity. In this installment Tamara illustrates a parallel between the mental and physical benefits of high-intensity exercises like burpees and the sense of hope derived from proactive climate actions. This connection emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balance between mental stimulation and actionable insight to foster hope and resilience against the adverse effects of climate change. Get more tips and resources by visiting The Resiliency Hub.  New CCR Team Members! Citizens Climate Radio is welcoming three new team members, Lily Russian, Horace, and Karina Taylee, who will be regular voices on the platform. Lily is a political science major and environmental science minor at Trinity College, whose passion for the environment was ignited by her experience at the Island School, a program focused on sustainability and marine biology. She enjoys playing the ukulele and emphasizes intentional living for a sustainable future. Horace, a recent graduate from the University of Michigan and an environmental specialist, has had a lifelong connection to nature, instilled by his family's trips immersed in the natural beauty of his hometown in Chongqing, China. He is dedicated to promoting sustainability and addressing climate change to preserve the environment for future generations. You will meet the third new member, Karina Taylee, next month. Good News  Shelterwood Collective, a non-profit focusing on communal healing and ecosystem restoration on 900 acres in Northern California, is the focus of this month's Good News Story. CCR team member Lila Powell researched, wrote, and recorded the story about the indigenous, black, and queer-led group that uses Kashia and southern Pomo traditions in forest restoration, involving controlled burns and invasive species removal. In 2022, they received a $4.5 million grant to enhance their restoration efforts. The collective also uses art, focusing on interconnected ecosystems, to inspire community involvement and is developing a center to foster environmental relationships and inclusivity.  If you're looking for more good news and you want to connect with other climate advocates who refuse to give up, then check out Grassroots Rising Leveling up in the Climate Fight. This is CCLs fall virtual conference November 4 and 5, 2023. You will hear speakers like CNN correspondent and author Van Jones. Plus there's a special plenary presentation by our very own Dana Nuccitelli, host of the Nerd Corner. For more information and free registration, visit the Grassroots Rising Leveling up in the Climate Fight webpage.   Listener Survey We want to hear your feedback about this episode. After you listen, feel free to fill in this short survey. Your feedback will help us as we make new decisions about the content, guests, and style of the show. You can fill it out anonymously and answer whichever questions you like.

Citizens' Climate Lobby
José Aguto | Citizens' Climate Lobby | January 2022 Monthly Meeting

Citizens' Climate Lobby

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2022 43:13


Support from faith communities carries considerable influence with members of Congress on both sides of the aisle, 30% of whom are Catholic. This month, we'll hear from José Aguto, executive director of Catholic Climate Covenant, which helps U.S. Catholics respond to the Church's call to care for creation and care for the poor. José will talk about the Covenant's work, how to connect with Catholics on climate, and the Covenant's support for climate solutions like the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. José worked for the Friends Committee on National Legislation before joining Catholic Climate Covenant. He served in the U.S. Army and is a graduate of Brown University and Villanova Law School.  Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (4:51) Jose's Presentation (20:42) Q&A Discussion (28:10) Legislative Update (33:44) CCL January Actions CCL's January Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet   January Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/663491023  Catholic Climate Covenant: https://catholicclimatecovenant.org/  CCL's January President and Senate Action Campaign: https://cclusa.org/take-action  We're All Part of God's Plan(et): https://godsplanet.us/  Laudato Si Action Platform: https://laudatosiactionplatform.org/  CCL's March 29 - 30, 2022 Conservative Conference: http://cclusa.org/conservativeconference  Vatican Statement Supporting Carbon Pricing: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/speeches/2019/june/documents/papa-francesco_20190614_compagnie-petrolifere.html  CCL's Resilience Hub: https://cclusa.org/resilience 

League of Women Voters Washtenaw County
National Carbon Pricing

League of Women Voters Washtenaw County

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 86:28


Mary Garton is a nurse and educator, now retired. She is involved in climate action at the local, state, and national level, but focuses on at the national level. Mary has participated in 28 lobby meetings with 15 different members of Congress or their legislative aides, both on Capitol Hill and here in district. She has been active with Citizens Climate Lobby for 4 ½ years, and believes, like they do, that the best way to fight one's own climate anxiety is to actively work towards a viable solution.Dr. Missy Stults is the Sustainability and Innovations Manager for the City of Ann Arbor. In this role, she works with all city operations, residents, businesses, the University of Michigan, nonprofits, and others to make Ann Arbor one of the most sustainable and equitable cities in America and to implement the A2ZERO Carbon Neutrality Plan. Prior to joining the City, Missy worked with cities and tribal communities around the nation to advance their climate and sustainability goals, including during her time as the Climate Director at ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability and as a consultant to philanthropic organizations. Missy has a PhD in urban resilience from the University of Michigan, a Masters in Climate and Society from Columbia University, and undergraduate degrees in Marine Biology and Environmental Science from the University of New England.Citizens' Climate Lobby is a grassroots, non-profit, non-partisan organization whose mission is to create the political will for a livable world. Thousands of volunteers across the country build respectful relationships with their members of Congress to advocate for effective national policies to address climate change, believing that bipartisan support is essential for creating durable climate policy. CCL volunteers have been promoting a proposal called carbon fee and dividend since 2008. In January of 2019, the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act was introduced with bipartisan support. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHEFChJq24ghttps://en-roads.climateinteractive.org/scenario.html?v=21.12.0https://citizensclimatelobby.org/white-house/  

Citizens' Climate Lobby
Climate Advocate Training Workshop: #CCL2021 November Conference

Citizens' Climate Lobby

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 96:43


Join CCL Education & Engagement Director Brett Cease and Southeast Regional Coordinator Solemi Hernandez for a workshop that will help newer volunteers (and seasoned volunteers who want a refresher) understand CCL's method and vision and inspire you to find your role so you can hit the ground running. You'll even have a chance to participate in a mock lobby meeting so you are well prepared for our Nov. 15-18 Virtual Lobby Week (if you are participating). In this interactive workshop you will: Learn the basics of becoming an effective climate advocate through review of the CCL's structure, mission, purpose and methodology of creating political will, Practice how to appeal to the best in others and build common ground, Review the details of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, Learn how to build constructive relationships with elected representatives and practice our lobbying methods. CCL Community New Volunteer Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/new-volunteer 

The Future Ocean: What can carbon policy do for the ocean and our fisheries?
Episode 5: What is a Carbon Fee or Carbon Tax?

The Future Ocean: What can carbon policy do for the ocean and our fisheries?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 26:30


A carbon fee or carbon tax offers an approach to carbon pricing that is represented in multiple bills in Congress. This episode features the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act including mechanisms to address the cost of a carbon fee on households as well as tools to make U.S. products competitive  and jobs secure. Guests: Tony Sirna (Citizen's Climate Lobby) and Adele Morris (Brookings Institution). 

FORward Radio program archives
Sustainability Now! | Carmel Bowman + Maggie Hettinger | Citizens Climate Lobby | May 31, 2021

FORward Radio program archives

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 58:04


This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, welcomes to the virtual studio Carmel Bowman and Maggie Hettinger, two sisters who have decided to do something real & effective about climate change. Maggie lives in Bullitt Co. and Carmel lives in Bardstown. They've teamed up with Citizens' Climate Lobby, a grassroots organization that has a plan that was introduced to the US Congress as the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. With the Louisville Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby, they'll be presenting a virtual “show” for the interested public on Thursday, June 3rd at 7pm called "Ready for a Solution?! It's in Your Hand!" Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2895680117366177/ Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApdu2prjsoHNOmtFzfMM8Yt8sx7IrfXTwa?fbclid=IwAR1wHlRHDNwks80qcvuwvPVRY6T5_y_RTfFPcc0gZQQm5M8E3fMzF_9s3p8 Carmel is a mom and Centre College graduate. She's played several roles as a volunteer with Bernheim Forest and Kentucky Water Watch, a Montessori teacher, a Girl Scout leader, a church and community musician—even a “hillbilly” for the Kentucky Flavor Traveling Roadshow. Her post-pandemic plans are to focus on empowering herself and others to deal with climate change, and bridging differences through respectful and compassionate communication. Maggie is a semi-retired musician and teacher living just outside of Bernheim Forest in Bullitt County. She is passionate about the climate, live music, wild edible foods and mushrooms. As a grandmother, she has been known to lead joyful musical parades around the yard. This year CCL's National Conference will be online: “The Push for a Price on Carbon"" Saturday-Sunday, June 12-13, 1-5pm both days. You'll get updates on what's happening in Washington, D.C., from keynote speaker Adele Morris, economist at the Brooking Institution, and CCL's government affairs team. Other keynote speakers Jasmine Sanders, Executive Director of Our Climate, and Jerry Taylor, President of Niskanen Center, will share what their organizations are doing this year in support of climate solutions. At the breakout sessions, you'll have the opportunity to hear from faith groups, local leaders, businesses and more about their perspectives on the push for a price on carbon. You'll be trained on actions you can take in your community, with the media, and with your members of Congress. Additionally, they are offering 4 seminars on Sunday, June 13th at 1pm that will dive deeper into the topics than a regular conference breakout. Registration is free. For more information go to http://cclusa.org/pushforaprice. As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

Citizens' Climate Lobby
CCL Training: Messaging For The Energy Innovation Act

Citizens' Climate Lobby

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 38:53


Join CCL's Marketing Director Lesley Beatty for a training that will provide an overview of the important role of focus and resonance in communicating the four key points behind the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, as well as additional messaging recommendations, depending on your audience, and where to find all of the supporting resources. Skip ahead to the following section(s): Four Key Leading Messages (2:49) Using The Expanded Messages (19:45) Supporting Graphics & Videos (29:30) CCL’s Support For Price On Carbon (35:30) Resources on CCL Community (37:00) Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/messaging CCL Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/378   Price On Carbon Page: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/price-on-carbon/ 

Citizens' Climate Lobby
CCL's Reintroduction All Supporter Call: The 2021 Energy Innovation Act & Carbon Dividend Act

Citizens' Climate Lobby

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 30:49


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   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 

Peak Environment
72 Why the Climate Crisis is a Concern for Conservatives

Peak Environment

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 33:41


There are plenty of good reasons for political conservatives to be concerned about the climate crisis. We explore them in this conversation with three gentlemen from the Citizens’ Climate Lobby, or CCL: Steven Moses, a physicist Don Parcher, a retired Navy pilot Nate Hochman, a Colorado College senior and Conservative Outreach Fellow at CCL Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL) is a nonpartisan group that's focused on a carbon fee and dividend, which would put a price on carbon at the source, and the proceeds of the carbon fee would be distributed back to households in the form of a dividend.  This proposal has garnered a lot of attention recently, and was introduced in Congress as the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (https://energyinnovationact.org/). Links: Citizens’ Climate Lobby https://citizensclimatelobby.org/ CCL Colorado Springs Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/ColoradoSpringsCCL The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region. Colorado Springs Office of Innovation & Sustainability Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future Pikes Peak Environmental Forum Pikes Peak Group of Sierra Club Pikes Peak Permaculture Keep up with all the organizations and events making our area a better place to live. Follow on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode:  

Citizens' Climate Lobby
Noah Kaufman | Citizens' Climate Lobby | January 2021 Monthly Meeting

Citizens' Climate Lobby

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 37:22


As we gear up for reintroduction of carbon-fee-and-dividend legislation in the new Congress, we heard from economist Dr. Noah Kaufman, lead author of the 2019 Columbia University assessment of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. The study confirmed the effectiveness of the bill from both an environmental and economic perspective. Dr. Kaufman is Research Scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia, leading research focused on climate change policies. He also teaches a course on Energy Decarbonization. During the Obama administration, he served as the Deputy Associate Director of Energy & Climate Change at the White House Council on Environmental Quality.

Yang Daily - Andrew Yang News
Episode 279 – 12/4 – Biden backs stim checks, Weed bill passes House, Carbon Dividend + UBI talk, and More!

Yang Daily - Andrew Yang News

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 9:44


In today's episode:Biden backs stimulus checks, Labor participation rate drops, Biden's Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers expresses openness to UBI, Decriminalization of weed passes the House, the Carbon Dividend Act gains support, Scientific American runs pro-UBI article, Jermaine Johnson gets sworn in, and More!Links and transcript found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18Tek4_8HOXxeZwNOK3G1NQ1-aLlF1MpOUgar51R4NDE/edit?usp=sharingHelp make this podcast possible at: https://www.patreon.com/YangDailyMessage me @YangDailyCast or YangDailyPodcast@gmail.com!

FORward Radio program archives
Sustainability Now! | Tom Lambert | Economics Of Tackling Climate Change | September 7, 2020

FORward Radio program archives

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 56:37


On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, talks about the economics of tackling climate change with Professor Tom Lambert from the economics department at UofL’s College of Business, where he has recently been assigned as an applied economist in the equine industry program. Before UofL, he taught for Northern Kentucky University’s Master of Public Administration program and the economics department at IUS. He has a masters in economics from UK and a PhD in urban and public affairs from UofL with a concentration in urban economics and economic development. Professor Lambert will be giving a talk on "Incentivizing Sustainability Through Carbon Fees," sponsored by the Louisville chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby via ZOOM on Monday, September 14th at 7PM. Register for the talk at http://incentivizingsustainability.eventbrite.com More info about CCL and the bill H.R. 763 the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, is at http://citizensclimatelobby.org. You can find Citizens' Climate Lobby Louisville on Facebook. As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

Looking at Social Justice
Looking at Social Justice #93 Laudato Si #5: An Overview of Laudato Si & H.R. 763

Looking at Social Justice

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 13:45


Jim Grant, Director of Social Justice Ministry for the Diocese of Fresno shares more information about Laudato Si , based on a 3 minute video in which Fr. Robert Reed from Catholic TV in Boston offers a brief ingroduction to Pope Francis' Encyclical. Jim then shares Citizen Climate Lobby's gratitude to Bishop Joe Brennan for endorsing H.R. 763, (Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act) which is bipartisan legislation that is effective, good for people, good for the economy and revenue neutral.

sustainabiliME
Citizens' Climate Lobby

sustainabiliME

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 27:33


Today I will be talking with Nan Lundeen who is a member of the media team for the St. Joseph, MI chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL). CCL is a non-profit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy group focused on national policies to address climate change. One of the big things that CCL supports is the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. Learn more on their website: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/ Follow us @sustainabiliME.pod Tip of the week: silicone stretch lids (brand: Longzon)

Reversing Climate Change
Citizens' Climate Lobby's carbon fee and dividend bill—w/ Conservative Outreach Fellow Daniel Palken

Reversing Climate Change

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 35:08


There is a misconception among the American public that conservatives don’t see climate change as an issue. And yet, when polled, a strong majority DO recognize the climate crisis as a problem worth doing something about. But in such a polarized political environment, how do we work together on bipartisan climate solutions?   Daniel Palken is a Conservative Outreach Fellow for Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL), an organization working to build support in Congress for a national bipartisan solution to climate change.  On this bonus episode of Reversing Climate Change, Daniel joins Ross to explain what drew him to work with the organization and discuss their recent Conservative Climate Lobby Day for climate advocates right of center.   Daniel introduces us to CCL’s Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, describing how the bill disincentivizes the use of fossil fuels and what differentiates it from other carbon pricing proposals. Listen in for Daniel’s insight on engaging conservatives in the climate conversation and learn how CCL’s market-driven solution seeks to unite Democrats and Republicans around its vision of a prosperous future.   Key Takeaways   [1:22] What drew Daniel to work with Citizens’ Climate Lobby Thoughtful, reasoned approach to issue he cares about Effective way to engage in politics, bipartisan group    [6:27] Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act Disincentivizes use of fossil fuels (tax based on emissions) Give money back to citizens in form of carbon dividend    [13:08] How CCL’s bill compares to other carbon pricing proposals 70 sponsors, active in three congressional committees  Taxes at rate steeper than most competing legislation Other bills use money differently (e.g.: fund infrastructure)   [18:31] What we need to do to move the needle on climate legislation Create space to engage conservatives + champion their solutions Misconception that conservatives don’t see climate as issue   [23:08] The potential for a Republican vision of climate solutions Best solutions right of center (market-driven) CCL seeks to reunite Americans around prosperous vision of future   Connect with Ross   Nori Nori on Patreon Nori on Facebook  Nori on Twitter Nori on Medium Nori on YouTube Nori on GitHub Nori Newsletter Email hello@nori.com Nori White Paper Subscribe on iTunes Carbon Removal Newsroom   Resources   Citizens’ Climate Lobby Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act Daniel on Twitter Who Is America? Conservative Climate Lobby Day William D. Nordhaus MARKET CHOICE Act Climate Action Rebate Act A Message from the Future with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Baker-Schultz Carbon Dividends Plan Students for Carbon Dividends on YouTube Dave Roberts on Political Climate

Bionic Planet: Your Guide to the New Reality
055 | The Citizens Climate Lobby Wants to Spread the Carbon Wealth

Bionic Planet: Your Guide to the New Reality

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 82:39


Today's guest, Daniel Palken, volunteers with a group called the Citizens Climate Lobby, or "CCL", which aims to slash US greenhouse-gas emissions by imposing a fee on fossil fuels. The fee will be based on the amount of greenhouse gas that the coal, gasoline, and jet fuels will generate when we burn them, and it will probably make fossil-fuel energy more expensive. But there's a catch -- or, the opposite of a catch... a bonus -- a dividend, if you will, because that's what CCL calls it. Under the proposed "Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act," all money raised by the carbon fee will go back to US citizens in the form of a dividend. We each pay into the system based on how much energy we use -- whether in the form of an extra few cents at the pump or slightly higher groceries -- but every single citizen gets the same dividend back. A fee-and-dividend system is different from the cap-and-trade programs that I usually focus on, for lots of reasons we get into. Daniel says that a fee-and-dividend scenario has bilateral support, especially among younger Republicans, and he has the data to back that up.

WVU Climate Conversations
WV Citizens Climate Lobby

WVU Climate Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 26:46


Kallie Delatore interviews Jim Probst, West Virginia state coordinator for Citizens Climate Lobby. They discuss the Energy Innovation & Carbon Dividend Act and how it can help coal country through a just transition. "WVU Climate Conversations" is a climate change podcast hosted by students in the West Virginia University Fall 2019 Honors book club with a variety of guests. It is produced by WVU Student Media, with music by Duncan Lorimer.

Climate Changers
Finding Common Ground Through Conservative Outreach with Dan Palken

Climate Changers

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 13:38


Calls To ActionFind your local chapter of the Citizens' Climate Lobby: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/about-ccl/chapters/Learn more about the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/energy-innovation-and-carbon-dividend-act/ 

Jimmy Sengenberger Show
Jimmy Sengenberger Show - Dec 7, 2019 - Hr 2

Jimmy Sengenberger Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2019 41:30


In Hour Two, Jimmy is joined in-studio by Phil Nelson, Golden chapter leader for the Citizens' Climate Lobby, to discuss and debate climate change and climate change policy.  In particular, they hash out the idea of a carbon tax, and specifically the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act.  It is a vibrant, respectful exchange of ideas between two people who strongly disagree.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jimmy Sengenberger Show Podcast
Jimmy Sengenberger Show - Dec 7, 2019 - Hr 2

Jimmy Sengenberger Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2019 41:30


In Hour Two, Jimmy is joined in-studio by Phil Nelson, Golden chapter leader for the Citizens' Climate Lobby, to discuss and debate climate change and climate change policy.  In particular, they hash out the idea of a carbon tax, and specifically the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act.  It is a vibrant, respectful exchange of ideas between two people who strongly disagree.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Citizens' Climate Lobby
CCL Training: Columbia University's Assessment of the Energy Innovation Act

Citizens' Climate Lobby

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 34:30


Join Dr. Noah Kaufman, Research Scholar at Columbia University, and Jerry Hinkle, CCL Research Coordinator, for a live webinar discussing the recently released Columbia University's "Assessment of the Energy Innovation Act." This study offers an up-to-date, independent assessment from a prestigious institution of the Energy Innovation Act’s impacts on emissions, air pollution, and Americans’ finances. It confirms that the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act is effective at reducing emissions and is good for people. Skip ahead to the following section(s): Emissions Impacts (8:13) Energy Production & Prices Impacts (15:04)Government Revenues (20:01)Impacts Beyond The Assessment's Scope (24:29) ​​​​​​​Comparison To Other Proposals (27:39) Columbia Website: energypolicy.columbia.edu/research/report/assessment-energy-innovation-and-carbon-dividend-actCCL Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/184Follow Citizens' Climate Lobby on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CitizensClimateLobbyTwitter: https://twitter.com/citizensclimate

POLITICO Energy
The EPA asks scientists to release more data

POLITICO Energy

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 5:41


The EPA is preparing to release an expansion into the science transparency proposal, which would force scientists to release more data used in their studies, including medical records, if they want the agency to consider their conclusions. Meanwhile, Ryan Jackson, the EPA's chief of staff, is facing multiple probes by the agency's inspector general. And, hundreds of activists are expected to flood the Capitol building today to support the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast.

Citizens' Climate Lobby
CCL Training: Using Resources For the Future's Carbon Pricing Calculator

Citizens' Climate Lobby

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 34:17


Join Marc Hafstead, Fellow and Director of the Carbon Pricing Initiative at Resource For the Future, and CCL Research Coordinator Jerry Hinkle for a training that reviews the main findings from the recent carbon pricing economic and energy model used by Resources for the Future and their own calculator used to evaluate current carbon pricing bills in Congress including the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. Skip ahead to the following section(s):RFF and Calculator Background (2:30)Using the Calculator (10:51)Greenhouse Emission Reductions Comparisons (15:40)Comparing Distribution of Impacts (21:15)GDP Considerations (25:20) RFF Carbon Pricing Calculator: https://www.rff.org/cpcTraining Page on Community: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/430Follow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/citizensclimatelobbyTwitter: http://twitter.com/citizensclimate/

The Climate Pod
The Problem With Plastics And A Case For Bipartisanship In Climate Legislation (w/ The Intercept's Sharon Lerner and Citizens' Climate Lobby's Danny Richter)

The Climate Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 40:30


This week, we look at the growing issue of plastics with Sharon Lerner of The Intercept. She explains how little plastic we recycle, how the plastics industry fights meaningful change, and the threat to our health and climate that we face because of plastics. Then, we talk to Danny Richter, vice president of government affairs at Citizens' Climate Lobby, about the value of bipartisanship in climate legislation and how to turn climate change into a bridge issue instead of a wedge issue. Danny also provides us with an update on the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act.  As always, follow us @climatepod on Twitter and email us at theclimatepod@gmail.com. Our music is "Gotta Get Up" by The Passion Hifi, check out his music at thepassionhifi.com. Rate, review and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and more! Follow Sharon Lerner on Twitter @fastlerner Follow Citizens' Climate Lobby on Twitter @citizensclimate For more information on the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/energy-innovation-and-carbon-dividend-act/ Further Reading:  The Plastic Industry's Long Fight To Blame Pollution On You: https://theintercept.com/2019/10/03/plastics-industry-plastic-pollution/ How the Plastics Industry is Fighting to Keep Polluting The World: https://theintercept.com/2019/07/20/plastics-industry-plastic-recycling/

The Climate Pod
Lobbying For A Price On Carbon (w/ Mark Reynolds of Citizens' Climate Lobby)

The Climate Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 47:53


For many concerned with climate change, establishing a carbon fee is a step in the right direction when it comes to market-based solutions. Mark Reynolds of the Citizens' Climate Lobby argues that the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, a bill his group is pushing for in Congress, is a bipartisan way to do exactly that. Mark discusses the bill, his organization's goals, and even tells a few Don Cheadle and Bradley Whitford stories.  Also, Chad the Bird is back to talk about the damaging deforestation taking place in the Amazon as a result of the policies of Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro.  As always, follow us @climatepod on Twitter and email us at theclimatepod@gmail.com. Our music is "Gotta Get Up" by The Passion Hifi, check out his music at thepassionhifi.com. Rate, review and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and more!

Citizens' Climate Lobby
Introduction To The Energy Innovation Act

Citizens' Climate Lobby

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2019 7:26


Join Dr. Danny Richter, Vice President for Government Affairs with Citizens' Climate Lobby, in a training that walks through the components the bipartisan Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2019, H.R. 763, and helps new volunteers understand the details of this historic legislation. Skip Ahead To The Following Section(s):The Policy Benefits (1:37)How It Works (3:18)Support The Act (5:43) Take Action: http://cclusa.org/energy-innovation-actEndorse The Act: https://energyinnovationact.org/endorse/More Details: http://cclusa.org/ennergy-innovation-qaQuestions? http://cclusa.org/energy-innovation-act-forumFollow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/CitizensClimateLobby/Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/citizensclimate

Citizens' Climate Lobby
CCR Ep 37 Baseball, Circus, and Climate Change with MLB pitcher Brent Suter and circus artist Eliana Dunlap

Citizens' Climate Lobby

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2019 30:00


In this episode we feature two people with very unconventional jobs. Milwaukee Brewers pitcher, Brent Suter is concerned about climate change. He is using his platform to speak out. Circus artist and podcaster, Eliana Dunlap, "does circus" and is using circus arts to raise awareness about climate change. There is a growing movement among professional athletes. Beyond greening the sportsworld, more and more champions are using their platforms to urge large scale responses to climate change. Lew Blaustein, editor at Green Sports Blog, writes about this trend. He has been introducing Citizens Climate Radio host, Peterson Toscano to professional athletes who are not afraid to talk about climate change.  Brent Suter received a scholarship to play baseball at Harvard University, where he studied environmental science. He learned about the effects of climate change and what how we need to drastically reduce our pollution. At first that meant making individual lifestyle choices to lower his own personal carbon footprint, but he has been expanding his efforts. Through his Strike Out Waste initiative, he got professional baseball players to use reusable water bottles during spring training.  That’s just a start. Brent understands we need to change national energy policy. In a recent interview for the Green Sport Blog he said, "At this point in time, a carbon pricing program and higher incentives for clean energy are absolutely imperative towards the goal of stabilizing our climate and ensuring a healthy and viable future for our planet. The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act would not only help achieve these goals, but would give the funds raised back to the people, save countless lives, and create millions of jobs! A Green Revolution needs to happen fast, and this law, if passed, would play a vital role in helping solve the most important problem of our lives.” Hear our exclusive interview and learn more about the exciting news about how Brent is taking on climate change.  The Art House Eliana Dunlap was not born into a circus family; instead she learned circus arts at a circus school in Quebec. Her circus skill set is impressive and includes acrobatics, juggling, dance, and her speciality, the German Wheel. She has been performing circus arts in non-traditional spaces. She is also someone who is creatively responding to climate change. Through her podcast, Changing the World and Other Circus Related Things, she is connecting with other concerned circus artists. She is also one of the founding members of the Circus Action Network.  Eliana likens the high stakes world of circus arts to the challenges we face with climate change. She also sees examples from the circus world about how we can get people from various backgrounds to work together. This summer she and a friend will do street performances of a new circus art show called, High Stakes--What's the Plan(t)? In addition to lots of juggling and acrobatics, the show features a live plant as part of the action.  In this fascinating interview, Eliana opens up about the world of circus and how she and other concerned artists are creating avenues for a deeper conversation about climate change.  Puzzler In answer to last month's question, high school student, Jerome Foster II, explains why in his climate work he is more of an advocate than a rebel.  New Puzzler Question It’s a weird one, but there is a method in Our madness. We need to expand the ways we talk about climate change. Here is the question: What color do you associate with climate change and why? or What sound do you associate with climate change and why? Answer either or both. Try answering the puzzler question. Leave your name, contact info, and where you are from. Get back to host, Peterson Toscano by July, 15, 2018. You can email your answers to radio @ citizensclimate.org or leave a voicemail of 3 minutes or less at 518.595.9414. (+1 if calling from outside the USA.) Dig Deeper United Nations Sports for Climate Action Framework Brent Suter on Major League Baseball Network Twitter with a video about sustainability WTMJ 4 featuring Brent Suter's skills doing impressions See Eliana Dunlap on the German Wheel and on the Trapeze  A short documentary about the German Wheel High Stakes--What's the Plan(t) video promo You can hear Citizens’ Climate Radio on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, Podbean, Northern Spirit Radio, Google Play, PlayerFM, and TuneIn Radio. Also, feel free to connect with other listeners, suggest program ideas, and respond to programs in the Citizens’ Climate Radio Facebook group or on Twitter at @CitizensCRadio. If you listen on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating and reviewing us!

Citizens Climate Radio
Ep 37 Baseball and Circus with MLB pitcher Brent Suter and circus artist Eliana Dunlap

Citizens Climate Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2019 30:00


We feature two people with very unconventional jobs. Milwaukee Brewers pitcher, Brent Suter is concerned about climate change. He is using his platform to speak out. Circus artist and podcaster, Eliana Dunlap, "does circus" and is using circus arts to raise awareness about climate change. Brent Suter received a scholarship to play baseball at Harvard University, where he studied environmental science. He learned about the effects of climate change and what how we need to drastically reduce our pollution. At first that meant making individual lifestyle choices to lower his own personal carbon footprint, but he has been expanding his efforts. Through his Strike Out Waste initiative, he got professional baseball players to use reusable water bottles during spring training. That’s just a start. Brent understands we need to change national energy policy. In a recent interview for the Green Sport Blog he said, "At this point in time, a carbon pricing program and higher incentives for clean energy are absolutely imperative towards the goal of stabilizing our climate and ensuring a healthy and viable future for our planet. The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act would not only help achieve these goals, but would give the funds raised back to the people, save countless lives, and create millions of jobs! ” The Art House Eliana Dunlap was not born into a circus family; instead she learned circus arts at a circus school in Quebec. Her circus skill set is impressive and includes acrobatics, juggling, dance, and her speciality, the German Wheel. She has been performing circus arts in non-traditional spaces. She is also someone who is creatively responding to climate change. Through her podcast, Changing the World and Other Circus Related Things, she is connecting with other concerned circus artists. She is also one of the founding members of the Circus Action Network. Eliana likens the high stakes world of circus arts to the challenges we face with climate change. She also sees examples from the circus world about how we can get people from various backgrounds to work together. This summer she and a friend will do street performances of a new circus art show called, High Stakes--What's the Plan(t)?In addition to lots of juggling and acrobatics, the show features a live plant as part of the action. In this fascinating interview, Eliana opens up about the world of circus and how she and other concerned artists are creating avenues for a deeper conversation about climate change. Puzzler In answer to last month's question, high school student, Jerome Foster II, explains why in his climate work he is more of an advocate than a rebel. New Puzzler Question It’s a weird one, but there is a method in Our madness. We need to expand the ways we talk about climate change. Here is the question: What color do you associate with climate change and why? or What sound do you associate with climate change and why? Answer either or both. Try answering the puzzler question. Leave your name, contact info, and where you are from. Get back to host, Peterson Toscano by July, 15, 2018.You can email your answers to radio @ citizensclimate.org or leave a voicemail of 3 minutes or less at 518.595.9414. (+1 if calling from outside the USA.) See our show notes over at https://citizensclimatelobby.org/category/citizens-climate-radio/

Citizens' Climate Lobby
Emissions, Energy Market and Economic Impacts of EICDA - #CCL2019 Conference

Citizens' Climate Lobby

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2019 60:22


Dr. Noah Kaufman, Research Scholar, Columbia Center on Global Energy Policy Researchers from Columbia University’s SIPA Center on Global Energy Policy and Rhodium Group conducted an analysis of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. The presentation will describe estimates of the policy’s impacts on US emissions and on the production, consumption and prices across the US energy system. In addition, it will include estimates of government revenues and individual rebates, and it will survey the literature on important impacts of the policy beyond the scope of the Columbia/Rhodium analysis. #CCL2019 Conference Presentations & Videos: http://cclusa.org/presentationsFollow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/CitizensClimateLobbyTwitter: https://twitter.com/citizensclimate

Citizens' Climate Lobby
CCL Training: Strategies for Success with Municipal Resolutions

Citizens' Climate Lobby

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 20:33


Join Sandy Simon, CCL's National Resolutions Project Coordinator, for a training that outlines one of the most impactful ways we can express local political will - through obtaining resolutions in support of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act from our local municipal governing bodies. City councils and boards of supervisors are in touch with their communities every day, are attentive to local voices, and can send strong messages on behalf of their entire citizenry. Think of local resolutions as endorsements on steroids. When a city, county or state passes one, they are sending a message to Congress on behalf of many thousands of people. Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/municipal-resolutionsCCL Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/143Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CitizensClimateLobby/Twitter: https://twitter.com/citizensclimate

Citizens' Climate Lobby
CCL Training: How The Carbon Fee Is Assessed & Collected

Citizens' Climate Lobby

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2019 34:33


Are you interested in finding out about where the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act is designed to assess the fee it places on fossil fuel emissions? Join CCL's Research Coordinator Rick Knight for a training that explores more in-depth policy details behind how carbon-based fuels may be assessed their CO2 content and what it means to assess a fee as far upstream as possible. Rick will follow the supply chain for coal, oil and natural gas to understand how the Energy Innovation Act might minimize the administrative burden of assessing the fee while maximizing the extent to which the fee captures the full fuel cycle greenhouse gas emissions. Skip ahead to the following section(s):Intro & Overview (from beginning)Measuring Carbon Content (3:38)Supply Chains for Coal, Oil & Gas (13:25)H.R. 763 & Fee Placement (20:17)Regulatory Discretion & Summary (29:18) Follow us on Facebook:http://facebook.com/citizensclimatelobbyTwitter: http://twitter.com/citizensclimate/Presentation slides: http://cclusa.org/point-of-assessmentCCL Training page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/130Q&A from webinar here: https://youtu.be/EqtdQmlvbSA

The Radical Centrist
Ep 05 Carbon Dividend Flannery Winchester CCL 2

The Radical Centrist

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 43:06


Beyond Carbon: Part 1: The Energy Innovation & Carbon Dividend Act. Flannery Winchester: Citizens Climate Action Lobby What do Steven Chu, Bradley Whitford, George Schultz, James Baker, Don Cheadle, William Boicourt and Fortune Magazine have in common? Support for an idea for reducing CO2 output by more than even the Paris Accords goals in two decades that essentially holds most middle class, working class and poor families harmless (70% of the population)to slightly higher costs on carbon-based products. Forget the band-aids! The most comprehensive bi-partisan measure ever proposed in the United States Congress is also the one attracting broad bi-partisan support (it also takes a big step toward dealing with income/wealth disparity!). The Energy Innovation & Carbon Dividend Act (Aka Baker Schultz Carbon Dividend Act) HR 763 is gathering steam and support from across the political spectrum. A fascinating market-based solution that even carbon-based energy companies are starting to get behind. Real change may be on the horizon. Bucky Fuller would have loved this one!

ThinkTech Hawaii
Carbon Tax and Dividends - Money for the People

ThinkTech Hawaii

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 28:45


The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act—how does it work?. The majority of Americans agree that climate change exists and that it’s man-made. When France’s president tried to impose a carbon tax, serious riots broke out. How to create an acceptable carbon tax? The host for this episode is Howard Wiig. The guest for this episode is Paul Bernstein.

Climate Monitor
The Energy Innovation & Carbon Dividend Act Explained

Climate Monitor

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 35:49


Before the “Green New Deal” was announced by Congressional supporters, the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, H.R. 763, was introduced as proposed Federal Legislation. Climate Monitor’s Mitch Chester spoke with Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s Miami Leader Greg Hamra about H.R. 763, how it offers a creative and practical vehicle for the “Green New Idea” initiative, and the opportunities for the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate to enact a bipartisan climate solution to drive down carbon pollution. The interview was conducted on Sunday, February 24, 2019, as Mr. Hamra was returning from a Citizens’ Climate Lobby meeting in Tampa, Florida. More information: https://energyinnovationact.org/ and https://citizensclimatelobby.org/

Energy Vista: A Podcast on Energy Issues, Professional and Personal Trajectories
A Chat with Isuru Seneviratne on Bipartisan Climate Action, and Being an Engaged Citizen

Energy Vista: A Podcast on Energy Issues, Professional and Personal Trajectories

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 37:01


Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Isuru Seneviratne, an energy expert and investor with a strong passion for pragmatic solutions to global warming. Isuru explains with great pedagogic skills what climate action means at the policy and investment levels (e.g Bipartisan Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, carbon tax, New green Deal, green investment, divestment). Isuru discusses also his climate engagement and civic leadership at a personal level which is very inspiring. Isuru tells us about his journey from Sri Lanka to becoming an American citizen. Hollywood TV series have definitely been an important force of American soft power (listen to the end to find out about our favorite shows growing up oversees)!

Zero Net Fifty
Climate Policy Mired in Politics – Is there a Way Forward?

Zero Net Fifty

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2019 31:39


In this episode we discuss the reintroduced Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act and insights from the Green New Deal resolution. What are the issues these policies face in relation to the timeline for making a difference on terms that matter for the climate?

Battery Chattery
Episode 13 - The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, part 2

Battery Chattery

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2019 36:23


Time for more details about the bipartisan carbon fee bill that everybody (everybody = Hope and Ana) is talking about! Note: in the time between recording this episode and uploading it, the Senate ALSO introduced a (slightly edited) version of this bill, and the new House reintroduced it (also in slightly edited form). #nice Sources:  carbon emissions rise for 2018: https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/08/politics/us-carbon-emissions-rise-2018/index.html household impact study (how does a carbon fee and dividend policy affect people across different states/income levels/etc?): https://11bup83sxdss1xze1i3lpol4-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Ummel-Impact-of-CCL-CFD-Policy-v1_4.pdf - "Importantly, this analysis is “static” and does not consider “dynamic” effects of a carbon tax on economic growth, employment, wages, trade, production processes, or consumption patterns over time.4 Nor does it consider local or global environmental benefits. Instead, I calculate the short-term financial effect on families, assuming that the policy is implemented “overnight”, firms pass the entire carbon fee on to consumers in the form of higher prices, and there is no change in behavior, technologies, or emissions." more info about household income quintiles: https://www.taxpolicycenter.org/statistics/household-income-quintiles info about republicans/millenials/climate change attitudes:  http://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/politics-global-warming-march-2018/2/ http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/05/14/many-republican-millennials-differ-with-older-party-members-on-climate-change-and-energy-issues/?fbclid=IwAR1ETVCqGH67D-rfbD75E-VvGIhMq4JHoR-R4EDzRxOmd75pxq8vMBmIPkU the bill text: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/7173/text PAY-GO (this is why the dividend is taxable): https://citizensclimatelobby.org/laser-talks/25-percent-pay-go/ https://citizensclimatelobby.org/dividend-delivery-study/ Green New Deal goals: https://www.vox.com/energy-and-environment/2018/11/14/18094452/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-nancy-pelosi-protest-climate-change-2020

Reversing Climate Change
56: Kyle Murphy, Executive Director of CarbonWA

Reversing Climate Change

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2019 45:20


About 65% of Washington voters support action on climate change. But after six years of working to pass legislation for a carbon tax, the state has yet to put a price on emissions. How do political divisions make the mission so challenging? What alternative solutions are advocates exploring? And how might the Nori marketplace fit into a broader policy framework?  Kyle Murphy is the Executive Director of CarbonWA, a nonprofit committed to move Washington State toward zero carbon emissions. The organization is composed of students, activists, scientists, economists and concerned citizens who share the moral obligation to reduce carbon pollution and promote clean, renewable energy. CarbonWA is dedicated to passing equitable, evidence-based carbon-reduction policies, and Kyle has been leading the charge since 2015. A passionate advocate for change, he has a background in campaign management, fundraising, public speaking, communications and climate change policy. Today, Kyle joins Ross, Christophe, and Paul to discuss the ongoing effort to put a price on carbon in Washington State. He shares the competition of ideas around enacting a carbon tax, the challenge of dealing with diverse stakeholders, and the CarbonWA approach to the issue of accountability. Kyle addresses why I-732 and I-1631 may have failed despite public support of climate action and explains the appetite for alternative solutions like regulations or a citizen’s dividend. Listen in for Kyle’s insight on how climate policy differs from the legalization of marijuana or gay marriage and learn how emitters might employ Nori to earn credits within the context of a carbon tax bill.     Resources CarbonWA Greg Rock on RCC EP036 Milton Friedman Washington Initiative 732 Washington Initiative 1631 ‘The Left vs. a Carbon Tax’ in Vox Todd Myers on RCC EP052 Aldyen Donnelly on RCC EP031 Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2018   Connect with Nori Nori Nori on Facebook Nori on Twitter Nori on Medium Nori on YouTube Nori on GitHub Email hello@nori.com Nori White Paper Subscribe on iTunes   Key Takeaways [1:25] Kyle’s path to reversing climate change Snorkeling as kid, desire to save fish Career running climate policy campaigns [4:24] The efforts to put a price on carbon in WA Cap and trade system proposed in 2010 Revenue-neutral carbon tax on ballot in 2016  [6:30] The competition of ideas around a carbon tax Revenue neutral = same amount of taxes I-1631 used money for carbon-reducing projects  [9:45] How carbon pricing differs from cap and trade Carbon pricing, tax or fee puts dollar amount on emissions Emitters buy, trade permits at auction in cap and trade [10:38] The challenges of dealing with different stakeholders Use of revenue (conservative vs. progressive interests) Lack of basic political give and take [15:00] Why I-1631 failed while despite public support of climate action General aversion to taxes Perceived lack of accountability, effectiveness [20:03] The potential for carbon regulations in Washington State Narrow approach to single facet of problem Proposals to ban HFCs, set low carbon fuel standard  [23:28] How states might deal with carbon leakage Tax rebate for businesses likely to jump border Exempt if do something else to reduce emissions  [25:24] Kyle’s take on a regional alliance to prevent carbon leakage Little enthusiasm around issue in Idaho, Wyoming Original vision for west coast alliance unsuccessful  [27:48] How climate policy differs from gay marriage or marijuana Requires primary economic shift (change energy system) Similar in scope to issue of slavery [29:16] How fast climate change might ‘solve itself’ Electricity production within reach (perhaps by 2045) Still need breakthrough in transportation, industry [30:37] How CarbonWA handles the issue of accountability Access to power not same as power Remains independent of political party [33:22] The benefit to a citizen’s dividend policy Easy to sell to electorate, adds durability Easy to balance total revenue of program [36:18] How Nori might fit into the broader policy framework Carbon tax bills with clause re: carbon sequestration Payers could claim credit, wouldn’t have to pay tax [37:47] How Nori is considering issues of justice/fairness Think about how land used prior to farming Consider indigenous people who don’t own land

Battery Chattery
Episode 13 - The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, part 1

Battery Chattery

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2018 32:51


In this episode, we talk climate policy! Specifically, we talk about a bipartisan carbon fee and dividend bill that was introduced in the House of Representatives last month.  ("But Hope and Ana, what about batteries?" Why do you think we got into batteries in the first place if not for their implications re: climate change? :( Ok no but for real, carbon fee --> fossil fuels less economically viable in the future --> solar/wind power MORE economically viable in the future --> energy storage Very Needed And Wanted --> more funding for battery research, probably!) Part 1 covers the basics of the bill! Impress your friends with your knowledge of its agricultural exemptions, its basis in IPCC findings, its special prescription for fluorinated greenhouse gases, and more! (And then tune in next time for the economic effect of the dividend, our takes on how this would interact with a Green New Deal, and, you guessed it, MORE) Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAfWTppsc2w - The Energy Innovation & Carbon Dividend Act Legislative Details from Citizens Climate University, and: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqrqfpXjOTE - additional Q&A enhanced oil recovery: https://www.energy.gov/fe/science-innovation/oil-gas-research/enhanced-oil-recovery Bill text: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/7173/text   

The Betches Sup Podcast
Bonus Episode: Citizens' Climate Lobby with Flannery Winchester

The Betches Sup Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2018 17:29


On today's bonus episode, Alise and Bryan chat with Citizens' Climate Lobby Communications Coordinator Flannery Winchester about CCL's mission, the recent White House climate report findings, and a new bipartisan bill called the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act that will help reduce carbon emissions *and* might put a little money back into your pocket. You can find more info about Citizens' Climate Lobby at citizensclimatelobby.org or @citizensclimate on Instagram and Twitter.