CCL Central IL Chapter

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This is the account of the the central Illinois chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby, a nonpartisan grassroots advocacy organization focused on national climate policies.

Our goals are to keep you up-to-date with our chapter activities and share ways for you to get involved with climate policy!

Chapter homepagehttps://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/2718
Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/524433781926306/
Youtube channelwww.youtube.com/@cclcentralil
Threadshttps://www.threads.net/@ccl_central_il

Please help us spread the word about the Geothermal Urbana-Champaign bulk purchasing program. This is a wonderful opportunity for homeowners and businesses to save money while helping the climate. Next info sessions are Aug 13, Sep 9, & Oct 8. #climatechange #energy

https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/letters-editor/letter-to-the-editor-geothermal-is-way-to-go/article_df1ed7ed-98c0-4f9b-ad28-ceb0b35dc187.html

Please call your representative today! Urge them to vote NO and protect the clean energy tax credits: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/get-loud-take-action/protect-tax-credits-ira-senate/ #ClimateAction
Tell Congress to protect the clean energy tax credits

Tell Congress we want this investment in American jobs and affordable clean energy.

Citizens' Climate Lobby
Check out this recent LTE by one of our chapter co-leaders about listening and asking questions! Seeking to understand other's perspectives and connecting over shared values is one of the most important things we can do as advocates #climatechange
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/letters-editor/letter-to-the-editor-get-curious-not-argumentative/article_18b00bce-b408-11ef-8534-b77721ac03c2.html
Letter to the Editor | Get curious, not argumentative

Get curious, not argumentative

The News-Gazette

Next Thurs, Oct 10 from 6-7 pm, CCL Central IL will host a "Talking Climate Workshop" for Urbana's Climate Action week to share tips for having fulfilling, genuine climate conversations. All are welcome. Hope to see you there!

https://www.facebook.com/share/R5UGu2pwiuiGZZ3o/

Talking Climate Virtual Workshop - FREE

Event in Urbana, IL, United States by Anita Purves Nature Center on Thursday, October 10 2024

Our table setup at the Climate Music event at UIUC on Friday night... the upshot of volunteering is that we have an excuse to be creative and do some art!

Which climate actions will you take? #climate #solutions #ccl

Here is a fun song from The ClimateMusic Project's Play for the Planet videos. This deserves way more views! #climate #music #planet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glPwu9Hg4zw
Iron Sage Wood - Play For The Planet

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On Friday, Sep 27, CCL volunteers will be attending a UIUC campus event to watch the livestream premiere of the "Voice of Animals" by Scarlet Rivera and the ClimateMusic Project! You can sign-up to watch online: https://climatemusic.org/ecoecho-premiere-of-voice-of-the-animals/ #climate #animals #biodiversity
EcoEcho: Premiere of Voice of the Animals | ClimateMusic

Introducing the premiere of Voice of the Animals, a new work highlighting the interrelationship between wild landscapes, climate, and biodiversity. Music and Performance by Scarlet Rivera…

ClimateMusic

Sunset pic of CCLers out at the Savannah Institute's Hudson Demo Farm in Urbana! So glad that we were able to join the event and talk about how our efforts support agroforestry. #climate #ag #policy #ccl

More about the Savannah Institute: https://www.savannainstitute.org/about-us/

About Us - Savanna Institute

The Savanna Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that catalyzes the development and adoption of resilient, scalable agroforestry.

Savanna Institute
Next week we'll be hanging out with the Savannah Institute to talk about climate & ag! I hope you can join us. #climate #agroforestry #farmbill https://www.savannainstitute.org/event/twilight-tailgate-with-the-trees-2-4/
Twilight Tailgate with the Trees - Savanna Institute

Come hang out at the largest agroforestry demonstration farm in the state–only 10 miles from the University of Illinois campus. Savanna Institute staff will

Savanna Institute
This is our co-leader Mike after his recent presentation to a Springfield, IL community group. He'll talk to anyone about climate! Being a grandfather and nature lover are two of his motivations for taking action. Thanks for inspiring us Mike!
#climate #vote2024 #citizensclimate