Satish Kumar, a former monk and long-term peace and environment activist, reflects on the visionary leaders who shaped his outlook and approach to life.

His influences include Mahatma

Satish Kumar, a former monk and long-term peace and environment activist, reflects on the visionary leaders who shaped his outlook and approach to life.

His influences include Mahatma Gandhi, HH Dalai Lama, Bertrand Russell, John F. Kennedy, and Fritz Schumacher. For more information, visit resurgence.org/satish-kumar.

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TEDMED hosts an annual conference focusing on health and medicine. The 2013 TEDMED conference is scheduled for April 16-19 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

Their YouTube channel features nearly 200 videos from previous events.

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The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2021 has been reintroduced into the House by Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL-22) and 28 original cosponsors. Join this training by Mark Reynolds, Citizens'

The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2021 has been reintroduced into the House by Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL-22) and 28 original cosponsors. Join this training by Mark Reynolds, Citizens' Climate Lobby's Executive Director, Madeleine Para, CCL's President, Dr. Danny Richter, CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs, and Lesley Beatty CCL’s Director of Marketing for an overview of the new bill, it's legislative details, action steps, and messaging recommendations. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Overview (3:01) Legislative Details (14:29) Action Steps (19:26) Messaging Recommendations Helpful resources: Use our Action Tools to write to your members of Congress: http://cclusa.org/write Send a postcard to President Biden about this policy: http://cclusa.org/postcard Write a letter to the editor about this bill: http://cclusa.org/lte Amplify the news on social media: http://cclusa.org/facebook Check out the current cosponsors of the bill here: http://energyinnovationact.org Learn more about how the bill works here: http://energyinnovationact.org/how-it-works/ The bill is a “carbon fee and dividend” approach to carbon pricing. You can learn more about that idea here: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/price-on-carbon/ Check out Columbia University’s assessment of this legislation: https://www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/research/report/assessment-energy-innovation-and-carbon-dividend-act Noah Kaufman’s “Nature Climate Change” paper that Danny referenced: https://www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/research/article/near-term-net-zero-alternative-social-cost-carbon-setting-carbon-prices You can sign up for our text alerts here: http://cclusa.org/text You can join our Monthly Calling Campaign here: http://cclusa.org/mcc You can contribute to CCL by visiting: http://cclusa.org/donate Tonight’s Reintroduction Presentation Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MpKiPwHlIg71PwfpQ-c53Z59Wf9RaquerGTMVVmXf8U CCL Community page on the bill: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/energy-innovation-act Comparison between the new bill and the one from last Congress: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/486 Q&A on the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/285

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Michael Kaiser of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has launched the Arts in Crisis Initiative. This program calls upon individuals and organizations to offer their skills and expertise to arts professionals and organizations struggling during the current economic crisis.

The Center plans to match arts managers in need with the expertise of professionals both at the Kennedy Center and across the nation, providing vital support for survival.

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Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Overview (2:00) Sister Elizabeth Brandreth's Prayer (3:47) Madeleine Para's Welcome (12:46) Bishop John Stowe's Keynote (38:04) Ambassador

Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Overview (2:00) Sister Elizabeth Brandreth's Prayer (3:47) Madeleine Para's Welcome (12:46) Bishop John Stowe's Keynote (38:04) Ambassador Rooney's Conversation with CCL's Danny Richter Sister Elizabeth Brandreth, member of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, will give the opening prayer. Madeleine Para, President of Citizens' Climate Lobby, kicks off our conference. Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv, leads the Diocese of Lexington and speaks out about the Church’s need to elevate care of creation as one of the core doctrines of the Church and a key pro-life issue. He is the Episcopal Advisor for the Catholic Committee of Appalachia and Bishop President of Pax Christi USA. Bishop Stowe was born in 1966, was ordained a priest in 1995 and appointed the third Bishop of Lexington by Pope Francis in 2015. His studies included the formation program for the Conventual Franciscan Province of Our Lady of Consolation at St. Bonaventure Friary in St. Louis, MO. He received his BA in both philosophy and history at St. Louis University in 1990. He subsequently earned a Masters in Divinity and a Licentiate in Church History from the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, CA. CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs Dr. Danny Richter will spend time talking with Rep. Francis Rooney. Rep. Rooney was our Republican sponsor of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act in the 116th Congress and served as U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See from 2005-2008. Ambassador Laurence Francis Rooney III (born December 4, 1953) is an American politician and diplomat who was the U.S. Representative for Florida's 19th congressional district. A Republican, he served as the United States Ambassador to the Holy See from 2005 until 2008. He was one of the original sponsors of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (HR 763) in the 116th Congress. He had served as the CEO of Rooney Holdings (formerly known as Rooney Brothers Company), an investment and holding company based in Naples, Florida.

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Join CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs Dr. Danny Richter for a training that reviews the updates and context for CCL's 2021 Primary and Supporting Asks as well as guidance for lobby teams

Join CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs Dr. Danny Richter for a training that reviews the updates and context for CCL's 2021 Primary and Supporting Asks as well as guidance for lobby teams as they plan their online meetings.  Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (3:20) Primary Asks (34:12) Big Picture (47:17) Supporting Asks (https://youtu.be/lVaLK-KwYTs) Separate Q&A Discussion Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/june-asks-slides CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/185

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Published October 23, 2024, this initiative showcases how the Lower Sioux Indian Community in Minnesota is tackling affordable housing, greenhouse gas emissions, and community development simultaneously. Their innovative solution centers on utilizing hemp, driven by the leadership of Danny Desjarlais.

 

This project is documented by a team including Director Joel Caldwell, Producers Monika McClure and Joel Caldwell, and Director of Photography Chris Naum. Executive Producers are Alex Lowther and Damien Etchaubard, with editing by Jackie Viviers.

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Dr. Daniel Richter (CCL VP for Government Affairs) shares CCL's Legislative Update and Road Map at the recent February 2021 Regional Conferences. (0:00) Introduction & Background (2:57) Biden

Dr. Daniel Richter (CCL VP for Government Affairs) shares CCL's Legislative Update and Road Map at the recent February 2021 Regional Conferences. (0:00) Introduction & Background (2:57) Biden Administration (7:41) What the Republican Party is facing (10:23) What Democrats are thinking about climate (12:11) Businesses Stepping up (17:04) Q&A Discussion CCL's Legislative Strategy: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/lobbying-strategy Carbon Pricing Is Popular: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/237

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Join CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs Dr. Danny Richter for a training that will provide up to the moment insights on the dynamics in Congress and how we can most effectively use our time

Join CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs Dr. Danny Richter for a training that will provide up to the moment insights on the dynamics in Congress and how we can most effectively use our time in meetings to support our agenda. Skip Ahead To The Following Section(s): Legislative Strategy - Lobby Day Through Election (2:13) Starting On The Inside Track For 117th Congress (16:12) Meeting Congress Where They're At (23:28) Separate Q&A Recording: https://youtu.be/2GEkKe7Ec-E Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/2020-legislative-plan Training on CCL Community: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/459

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Join CCL Executive Mark Reynolds for our main closing plenary from Adrian Rafizadeh, and Dr. Danny Richter Adrian Rafizadeh CCL Silicon Valley South Chapter High School Student Dr. Daniel Richter,

Join CCL Executive Mark Reynolds for our main closing plenary from Adrian Rafizadeh, and Dr. Danny Richter Adrian Rafizadeh CCL Silicon Valley South Chapter High School Student Dr. Daniel Richter, Citizens' Climate Lobby Vice President of Government Affairs Slide Deck & More #CCL2020 Presentations: http://cclusa.org/presentations Join CCL: https://cclusa.org/join

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