Acting Locally, Thinking Globally: CCL Responds to the Climate Crisis
WHILE CLIMATE CHANGE MAY FEEL like an insurmountable challenge, the people at The Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL) have a practical nonpartisan solution: the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (HR 763). This legislation would put a fee on fossil fuels at the point at which they enter the economy, whether it’s gas from the pump or a carbon intensive product. The fee would increase gradually over time according to a set schedule, preventing major shocks to the greater economy. Companies would raise prices to compensate for carbon-intensive products and energy, making low carbon alternatives more competitive for consumers. This strategy will move both the energy industry and consumers toward cleaner, cheaper options.
The money collected from the carbon fee will be paid out to the American people monthly as a dividend to every citizen, much like the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend. The government will not keep any of the money from the carbon fee. The legislation can reduce greenhouse gas emissions 30% by 2030, and 90% by 2050.
The San Fernando Valley chapter of CCL is one of 400 chapters across the nation building support in Congress for a national bipartisan solution to the climate crisis.
| losangeles@citizensclimatelobby.org | |
| WEBSITE | https://citizensclimatelobby.org/ |
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| SERVICES PROVIDED | Nonprofit, Environment, Health, Education, Climate Change |
| MISSION STATEMENT | CCL's mission is to educate the public, media and elected officials on climate change solutions and to advocate national policies to address climate change, including enactment of legislation implementing a carbon fee and dividend plan. |
| SERVICE AREAS |
San Fernando Valley Arleta • Bell Canyon • Burbank • Calabasas • Canoga Park • Chatsworth • Encino • Granada Hills • Granada Hills North • Hewitt • Hidden Hills • Lake Balboa • Lakeside Park • Mission Hills • North Hills • North Hollywood • Northridge • Pacoima • Panorama City • Porter Ranch • Reseda • San Fernando • San Fernando Valley • Shadow Hills • Sherman Oaks • Sherman Village • Studio City • Sun Valley • Sunland • Sylmar • Tarzana • Toluca Lake • Toluca Terrace • Tujunga • Universal City • Valley Glen • Valley Village • Van Nuys • West Hills • Winnetka • Woodland Hills |
How You Can Pitch In
Refer A Business
Let us know about your favorite local business. We’ll donate $10 to Citizens' Climate Lobby San Fernando Valley for each recommendation.
Volunteer
Attend CCL meetings the second Saturday of each month and join efforts to meet with, call and write Congressional Representatives urging strong action to address global warming.
Donate
Donate online at https://citizensclimatelobby.org/donate. Monthly donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar.
