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The Conservative Caucus within Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL) engages conservative voices working to address climate change 🇺🇸
Joined January 2016
Not only does carbon pricing work, but it's basically built for the American free market.
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“I urge our members of Congress to fight to keep these vital tax credits the way they are, and hopefully expand on them in the future.” - Bri Buckley @SenMikeLee @SenJohnCurtis @RepBlakeMoore @RepMikeKennedy @RepBurgessOwens @RepMaloyUtah @citizensclimate
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CCL's lobbying efforts made it to The Guardian this week! We're pressing forward on defending these critical clean energy tax credits 💪 Read the full story: https://t.co/fm57hig7JV
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As climate change intensifies extreme weather, research shows that many Americans see this as a “natural change" rather than what it really is: a fossil fuel pollution problem. Climate change is impacting the people and places we love. Do something at https://t.co/FOj9VVqdg8
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"The #economic value of entire regions—coastal, arid, wildfire-prone—will begin to vanish from financial ledgers...This is what a #climate-driven market failure looks like." @cclconservative @ACC_National @RepRibble @ClimateCrisisAG @JoelwCharles @sejorg
https://t.co/daMCuQ0lBM
linkedin.com
CO₂ emissions directly increase the amount of energy trapped in the Earth’s atmosphere. This is not a vague or future issue—it is physical reality.
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"... Energy Department officials are compiling a list of clean energy projects ... that could be overturned by the Trump administration in what may become the most significant rollback of the Biden administration's climate policies to date." https://t.co/CvzzPd08Cx
jdsupra.com
According to media reports, Energy Department officials are compiling a list of clean energy projects, awarded billions of dollars, that could be overturned by the Trump administration in what...
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"Despite federal rollbacks, both red and blue states are using federal and state incentives to drive investment and upgrade energy infrastructure." https://t.co/yoquN12H9H
business.columbia.edu
Despite federal rollbacks, both red and blue states are using federal and state incentives to drive investment and upgrade energy infrastructure.
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Nice to see recognition of @Citizensclimate’s recent Conservative Climate Leadership Conference, Lobby Day, and reception in DC. @cclconservative
https://t.co/HfDaJlluRm
nytimes.com
Despite President Trump’s rollback of climate policy, some Republicans and business leaders say clean energy can help his “energy dominance” agenda.
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“We’re leaving God’s creation better than we found it.” @GovRonDeSantis ✅ $6+ billion of historic funding ✅ 18 million acres of land protected ✅ 1 billion pounds of harmful nutrients removed ✅ 63% increase of water flow
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Meanwhile in Canada... "The Progressive Conservatives shot to victory within minutes of polls closing ... but absent in the victory speech of three-time majority Premier Doug Ford were mentions of climate change and sustainability." https://t.co/15i2SVQ5hk
cbc.ca
The Progressive Conservatives shot to victory within minutes of polls closing in Ontario's provincial election — but absent in the victory speech of three-time majority Premier Doug Ford were...
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"President Donald Trump, the same man who once said that people promoting electric vehicles should “ROT IN HELL,” bought his own EV this week." https://t.co/P9nObf8ki0
grist.org
Teslas were once a green status symbol. Trump's second term is changing that.
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"Survey data does clearly show that the Tesla brand is soaring in popularity among Republicans and conservatives." https://t.co/j8ze1V19cv
npr.org
Tesla is gaining traction among conservative buyers, while it loses support among liberals. But are there enough Republican EV shoppers to make up the difference?
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"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will seek to undo more than 30 regulations, including some aimed at lowering carbon emissions and curbing pollution, as well as redefining what waters and wetlands the federal government can regulate." https://t.co/vrYHknyBwl
arkansasadvocate.com
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will seek to undo more than 30 regulations, including some aimed at lowering carbon emissions and curbing pollution, as well as redefining what waters and...
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"Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a sweeping rollback of landmark environmental regulations on Wednesday, targeting rules on coal-fired power plant pollution, climate change policies, and electric vehicles." https://t.co/kw3Tah76Rn
newsweek.com
The Trump admin's efforts will eliminate trillions in regulatory costs and "hidden taxes," EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said
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"President Donald Trump and and his allies in Congress are moving to open more federal lands and waters to oil and gas development — but that doesn’t mean all GOP lawmakers want development off their coasts." https://t.co/88xH4LNWS6
eenews.net
President Donald Trump and GOP lawmakers have moved to undo the Biden administration's offshore restrictions. Some Republicans say, "Not so fast."
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"Decades of rules and regulations on how to implement the National Environmental Policy Act are set to be thrown out by the Trump administration in the coming months in an effort to lift burdensome permitting hurdles." https://t.co/y1sgNpzW9L
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"As of March 7, 74 percent of IRA investments have gone to congressional districts represented by Republicans. The Tracker counts over $276 billion in announced spending on energy projects which come with over 344,000 jobs." https://t.co/HekynPHowu
newsweek.com
With Trump vowing to undo the Inflation Reduction Act, the U.S.'s top clean energy advocate is making the case to Republicans why its programs are worth saving.
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"The United States has withdrawn from a climate agreement where rich nations have pledged billions of dollars to help a small group of developing countries switch from coal to green energy sources." https://t.co/wLBdZL1Jbx
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"Like in 2017, Republicans have a trifecta in Washington." https://t.co/EuZyWmKaci
motherjones.com
“This playbook, in my mind, is to dismantle, divest, and then privatize."
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"Like in 2017, Republicans have a trifecta in Washington." https://t.co/EuZyWmJCmK
motherjones.com
“This playbook, in my mind, is to dismantle, divest, and then privatize."
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We had a blast seeing you all at the Conservative Climate Leadership Conference! We'll see you next year!!! https://t.co/VAS7N4IgnH
citizensclimatelobby.org
On March 5, right-of-center volunteers will meet with Republicans on Capitol Hill to protect clean energy tax credits from repeal.
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