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Writing Postcards Helps Get Out the Vote

Texas Postcard Project: Join Us!

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Citizens’ Climate Lobby “Third Coast” and its constituents across Texas hope to write 40,000 postcards to get out the vote. We have 40,000 names and addresses of registered voters who care about climate change, but who don’t often vote. And we need your help.

There will be two online trainings to share why postcards matter, and how you can help specifically. Follow the link(s) to register on Eventbrite. Each session should last approximately 45 minutes:

You can also simply sign-up to write postcards on our Google form. Financial donations to help offset the cost of postcard stamps would also be greatly appreciated. Donations are tax deductible. In-kind stamp donations are also welcome.

Postcards Are Effective

Writing postcards and mailing them to our fellow registered voters accomplishes several key goals of Citizens’ Climate Lobby.

  • Influence Climate Legislation: Our work to pass key climate legislation is easier when more elected officials are climate advocates.
  • Impact of Get Out the Vote Programs: Many elections hinge on voter turnout. GOTV programs are critical to winning elections.
  • Focus on Unlikely Voters: We target registered voters who care about climate action but are classified as unlikely voters, unlike typical campaign efforts that focus on likely voters.
  • Targeted Voter List: We have a list of Texans in competitive state or federal districts where Get Out the Vote can make a significant impact due to gerrymandering.
  • Importance of Local and State Elections: These elections matter. GOTV can make a difference in local and state elections. Postcards are a commonsense way to share your concerns and those of Citizens’ Climate Lobby.
  • Effective and Low-Cost: Research shows that hand-written postcards with the right message are one of the most effective and affordable ways to influence voters. We provide brief training and clear instructions.

Sign up online and let us know how you would like to help!

Vote!
Washington, D.C.

Watch CCL’s Summer Conference Online

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Join 1,000+ people from across the country – including some of our own volunteers from Austin – to tell Congress that later is too late to stop the pollution overheating the planet.

Although registration for the in-person conference is now closed, you can watch most of the conference online by registering on Zoom, or by watching the CCL YouTube channel.

June 8-11, 2024

Conference speakers and sessions cover a broad range of topics. Among them are:

  • Near-term opportunities for climate policy in Congress.
  • Bridging partisan divides that keep us from acknowledging the scope of the problem.
  • Making climate change a top priority in every 2024 election.

Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy climate change organization focused on national policies to address the national and global climate crisis.

Our consistently respectful, nonpartisan approach to climate education is designed to create a broad, sustainable foundation to drive climate action across all geographic regions and political inclinations. By building upon shared values rather than partisan divides, and empowering our supporters to work in keeping with the concerns of their local communities, we work towards the adoption of fair, effective, and sustainable climate change solutions.

You can join the Austin chapter by following this link. There are also other regional teams you might like to consider. If you sign up to join CCL (which is free of charge), then you can complete your profile and you will receive important notifications direct to your inbox.

Texas and Regional Chapters

Thank you for your interest in our work. We hope you will share our website and posts with family and friends. And if you have questions – including members of the media – please use the secure contact form provided on this website.

Washington, D.C.
Thanks to Adobe for this beautiful photograph of Washington, D.C.

Spring Updates

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Thank you for following our website, Voices of Austin. If you like what you see, please share our pages and posts with family and friends. And if you have suggestions at any time, email us using the secure contact forms provided.

PROVE IT Act | Please follow the link to lend your support

The PROVE IT Act would require the Department of Energy (DOE) to study and compare the carbon emissions of products that are produced in the United States vs. other countries. Within two years, the DOE will publish a study comparing the carbon output of U.S. goods, like aluminum, cement, crude oil, fertilizer, iron, steel and plastic, to goods made elsewhere.

Getting this information organized into a database is critical to enable America to negotiate effectively with trading partners who have carbon border adjustment mechanisms (CBAMs) in place. 

It has been introduced by Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) as S.1863 and passed by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee in January 2024. We hope it will be introduced in the House soon. Let’s encourage more members of Congress to sign on as cosponsors to keep this bill moving forward!

New Members and Volunteers Welcome

Please join our Austin Metro Chapter by following the link. We welcome volunteers from all walks of life. Once you join, you will have easy access to local, statewide and national events and educational programs. You might also enjoy listening-in to our monthly national Citizens’ Climate Lobby meetings on YouTube. Here is the March recording.

One of the things our chapter likes to do, is to staff Citizen Climate Lobby information tables at events of all kinds during the year. Kindly email jessyeubanks@gmail.com for tabling opportunities. Coming up are the SFC Farmers Market on March 30, Earth Day Austin 2024 on April 20, and UT Earth Day on April 25. Thank you!

@CCLATX will be there! If you’d like to volunteer at our table display, we’d love to have you. Or, simply attend. We would love to see you there.

You Can Help Citizens’ Climate Lobby Today

On By Carolyn M. AppletonIn CCLATXLeave a comment

The Austin Metro Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby appreciates your interest and support in 2023. We are sharing three action items we hope you will consider. Thank you!

I. BIG WIRES Act

Our BIG ask: Cosponsor the BIG WIRES Act | Action requested within 10 days of this posting.

Better energy transmission is key to successful permitting reform. The BIG WIRES Act (H.R.5551/S.2827) has been introduced in the Senate and the House. It has the potential to pass as part of a Congressional funding package this year.

Ask your members of Congress to cosponsor the BIG WIRES Act by following this link to the national website of Citizens’ Climate Lobby. Make America’s energy grid more resilient and reliable! Encourage states to build infrastructure we need to move to clean energy! This could pass as part of a end-of-year omnibus package. Americans deserve a reliable power grid and affordable clean energy, and this bill would help make that a reality.

II. Giving Tuesday is November 28, 2023

Donate to the world’s most effective climate advocates!

We empower regular people across the country to build support for climate policies in their communities and in Congress. As a nonpartisan organization, we bring people from across the political spectrum together on climate action.

Our climate advocacy builds renewed hope for solving climate change – exactly what we need to push for a clean energy future.

Donations made to 501(c)(3) Citizens’ Climate Education are tax deductible. If you are able to make a non-tax-deductible donation, you can donate to 501(c)(4) Citizens’ Climate Lobby.

To review our Platinum seal GuideStar profile, follow this link. Thank you! Gifts are greatly appreciated on Giving Tuesday and any time during the year.

III. Join Our Chapter Today

Join the Austin Metro Chapter via the secure online platform of Citizens’ Climate Lobby. We meet (in-person and virtually) on the second Saturday of each month in conjunction with the national organization’s monthly call. By signing up on the platform, you can join different action teams that suit your interests and learn about upcoming meetings and conferences. Nationally and locally organized training programs are available year-round. Contact austin@citizensclimatelobby.org for more information.

If you have already signed up, will you kindly share this page with family and friends? Thank you.

Happy holidays!

LTE Under Consideration: H.C.R. No. 22

On By CCLATXIn CCLATX, Citizens' Climate Lobby, Climate Change, HCR 22, Texas Environmental and Economic Stewardship Resolution, Texas LegislatureLeave a comment

The 87th Legislature of the State of Texas has a great opportunity to sponsor the proposed H.C.R. No. 22 – the Texas Environmental and Economic Stewardship Resolution. The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while diversifying the economy supported by technological innovation and bipartisan collaboration.

It is not unknown to the Legislature that climate is changing and is having adverse impacts on the health and wellbeing of Texans. But we can’t rely on oil and gas as energy sources alone especially when it is contributing negatively to the health of Texans. Texas leads the nation in wind energy but we need more zero emissions sources like solar, geothermal, and nuclear.

The State of Texas has innovators, scientists, engineers and environmentalists who can provide expertise on energy sources and its impact on the changing climate. Texas House has already formed a Caucus on Climate and Environment and the Energy Industry, a perfect place to start thoughtful discussions on energy sources and transition opportunities to the 21st century low-carbon economy. The Legislature has a choice to grab this opportunity for the people they serve.

Richard “Larry” Howe

February 13, 2021

We need more than just the Paris Climate Accord

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Re: Jan. 21 article, “Biden’s first act: Orders on pandemic, climate, housing.”

President Biden’s actions are most welcome on critical issues including the pandemic and ever-worsening climate crisis. They have caused emotional and economic devastation. It is refreshing to know that these crises will be collaboratively addressed based on facts and truth.

The reversal of the Trump administration’s freeze on vehicle mileage and emissions standards is critical to reduce pollution. The transportation sector is responsible for 28% of the total U.S. emissions. Manufacturers are ready to ramp up production of clean vehicles. The U.S. will need all possible measures to meet the goals of the Paris Climate Accord, which we will rejoin.

Global engagement is necessary but the Paris Climate Accord won’t be enough. Young people are demanding bold actions to draw down emissions. The lawmakers of the most resourceful nation, the U.S., could lead the world by sponsoring bipartisan proposals that help low-income families, create jobs and help reach the climate goals.

Kalpana Sutaria

Austin American-Statesman

February 5, 2021