1Sky: Federal climate solutions

For the first time in history, the United States Congress is seriously discussing climate change. Undoubtedly, rising grassroots pressure and ever-increasing scientific consensus is finally spurring our leaders to action. CCAN has partnered with the national, collaborative 1Sky Campaign to make sure that our federal leaders are hearing our call for bold, science-based action on climate.

To get involved in campaign work in Washington DC, check out 1Sky's Climate Precinct Captain campaign to connect with folks in your neighborhood and across the country who are working on a federal carbon cap. 

Learn more at www.1sky.org

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Cap and Dividend: The CLEAR Climate Solution
The cap-and-dividend CLEAR Act, introduced by Senators Maria Cantwell and Susan Collins, is simple, fair and built to last. MORE >

Artists for the Climate

CCAN Blog: What's New
This just in: Restaurant Nora to Cater “Artists for the Climate” Reception
I am thrilled to announce that Restaurant Nora — one of DC’s most famous eateries and America’s first certified organic restaurant — will cater a special reception from 6-7 PM as part of CCAN’s Artists for the Climate event.
Their participation was just finalized and you’re the first to find out about it.
Owner Nora Pouillon will [...] MORE >

How much is our clean energy future worth?
Last Sunday, Maryland climate activists wrapped up a series of town halls focusing on the need for comprehensive energy planning in Maryland. The hundreds of attendees strongly supported the passage of legislation intended to make this happen – specifically House Bill 522. The consensus was that such a plan is crucial to making sure the [...] MORE >

LTE: Make it CLEAR
Chris Llewellyn is an amazing climate activist from Williamsburg. She was our CCANer of the Month back in June of 2007, which prompted me to go back and find that archived newsletter. Just a quick side note: It’s pretty amazing how far CCAN’s e-newsletters have come.
More importantly, I wanted to share her letter to [...] MORE >

Avatar: the Problematic Environmental Blockbuster
Below is a blog written by Jenna Garland of the Southern Energy Network. Like her, I had conflicting thoughts after seeing Avatar (as well as a queasy stomach from the intense 3D action). I wonder if people realize that this destruction and greed is happening in our world today. Too bad Avatar didn’t win, [...] MORE >

Daily Scandal: Free Big Coal Window Ads in Inhofe and Senate Enviro Committee Office?
This is cross-posted from huffington post.
While the US Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works is charged with protecting “the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the products we consume have a direct impact on the health of our families,” some of its staffers apparently feel it should also serve as a front [...] MORE >