Nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to empower locals to work together on climate solutions and create political will (Madison & surrounding areas) 🌎
🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃
Nothing's spookier than not voting, so make a plan to vote! 🗳️👻
Learn how to at myvote.wi.gov/en-us/ (or here myvote.wi.gov/es-es/ for Spanish)
Your vote matters!
Did you know that over 1 million Wisconsinites sat out the 2020 presidential election, when Biden won Wisconsin by 20,000 votes?
The future of climate policy in Wisconsin is being determined by scarcely 1% of us!
"If this perceived flaw is corrected, @rewiringamerica found that US households would spend an average of $596 on heating their homes with an electric heat pump this winter, rather than an average of $1,359 as the report concluded."
@maxinejoselowwashingtonpost.com/politics/…
⚠️Time to Vote!⚠️
Have you made a plan for how to vote this upcoming election? 🗳
Learn how at myvote.wi.gov
Not sure who to vote for?
This nonpartisan site vote411.org/wisconsin will help!
My greatest climate concern is upcoming #midterm2022 elections. If we lose our Democracy, we won't get it back. W/out climate leadership from U.S. (world's largest historical polluter), global climate action will falter.
Vote like a livable planet depends on it. Because it does.
We're letting Mark Pocan know that we want Congress to do something about climate change. We're making these nifty virtual postcards to send to him. Learn more and create your own virtual postcard: bit.ly/CCLPostcards
Tuesday November 17th at 4:15 PM: This anti-racism panel should provide a deep dive into the racial effects of climate change and features experts from Wisconsin, including Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes.
energy.wisc.edu/events/energ…
A viable climate change solution needs to be big and lasting. Learn how the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act is good for the economy, people, and environment in this video made by a Citizens Climate Lobby member.
#GrassrootsClimateyoutu.be/wcwSk1rHm1Y
How do energy and climate issues intersect with racial and economic justice? Register for the Wisconsin Energy Institute's upcoming panel discussion. energy.wisc.edu/events/energ…
Interested in local opinions on what we should be doing to fight climate change? CCL's @ParaMadeleine is one of four expert panelists on this great discussion.
Want to be involved in a broader climate conversation? The Virtual Midwest Climate Summit Think Tank starts this Fri Oct 2 and is a 5x bi-weekly workshop from 10-12 CT on our responses to climate change. Don't miss this chance to network and contribute!
ow.ly/WFXg50BG2Lx
In the Midwest and want to get your feet wet with climate advocacy? Join CCL for our Great Lakes Regional Conference this Sat Oct 3rd 12-3:15 CST and Sun Oct 4th 1-3 CST! Learn how to exercise your political muscles from your peers!
Register: ow.ly/zcSb50BG2yI
What have we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic that we can use to combat climate change? Find out in the first of the Wisconsin Academy's Environmental Breakfast Series, featuring Dr. Jonathon Patz, Dir. of UW Global Health Institute.
ow.ly/kIic50BBTeO
Enjoy the great outdoors? Listen to CCL member Scott Hackel on why fighting climate change matters to our future enjoyment of Wisconsin's natural wonders. youtu.be/CiiFWDP_uAs via @YouTube
Hey @chairmang! Climate change is being noticed by people in all professions.
Watch as Wisconsin Native Dr. Joel Charles explains the ways in which climate change has impacted his line of work:
youtube.com/watch?time_conti…
Love Beauty and Planet by @Unilever does a lot to hold themselves accountable for the health of our planet. Check out this snipit from their site:
“We track our greenhouse gas emissions across every stage of production and distribution, and charge ourselves a Carbon Tax...” 😮