Volunteer Spotlight: Malissa Owen
March 12, 2018
19-year-old Malissa Owen is violinist, a sophomore neuroscience major at the University of Texas at Dallas, and a CCL volunteer at a chapter on campus.
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Rural chamber of commerce learns, adapts to new climate reality
February 12, 2018
CCL blogger and Montana resident Alex Amonette sees firsthand how new climate data and impacts are putting climate front and center for her town’s chamber of commerce.
Volunteer Spotlight: Piper Christian
February 8, 2018
High schooler and CCL volunteer Piper Christian shares some youth-led, state-level efforts that are moving the needle in Utah.
Volunteer Spotlight: Germán Ibáñez
January 29, 2018
Houston-area volunteer Germán Ibáñez details how his liaison role led him to some learning opportunities, as well as how he brings his professional expertise to the table as a volunteer.
Volunteer Spotlight: Kelly Plessas
January 18, 2018
Kelly Plessas, a volunteer in CCL's Howard County chapter, shares how some memorable lobbying experiences have empowered her and expanded her comfort zone.
CCL tours Texas for the third year running
December 14, 2017
The 2017 Texas Panhandle Climate Solutions Tour took place in two stages: one across the rural panhandle and one on the western border of the state.
Energy freedom for Colorado farm communities
December 11, 2017
A band of CCL volunteers in Colorado set out to engage people on climate policy through public presentations and meetings with community leaders.
CCL & Audubon team up for “Water, Wind & Fire” tour
December 8, 2017
CCL volunteers and Audubon Washington organized a 15-day, 12-city “Water, Wind, and Fire” tour through Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho.
New Austin chapters empower more CCLers to lead
December 4, 2017
Earlier this year, Austin, Texas grew from having one CCL chapter to having five! Learn how it happened and how they coordinate their efforts.
Making outreach magic in Charleston, WV
November 10, 2017
Becky Park, group leader of the Charleston, W. Va. chapter, shares her chapter's work on a well-attended film screening and an engaging climate art project.