Steve Valk

Oct 3, 2024 | citizensclimatelobby.org | Steve Valk

In this episode, you will learn about the Energy Permitting Reform Act in the U.S. Congress, and how a music class led a college student to discover fresh insights about climate change. We also share how listening will enhance and improve your ability as a climate communicator. Barbara Wankollie’s Soundscape: Climate and Colonization Through SoundWe highlight the work of Barbara Wankollie, a political science student from Liberia studying at Bucknell University.

Sep 18, 2024 | citizensclimatelobby.org | Dana Nuccitelli |Steve Valk

By Dana Nuccitelli, CCL Research CoordinatorWe at CCL have been advocating for Congress to implement clean energy permitting reform for nearly two years. Research has shown that if we don’t start building clean energy infrastructure faster, we will only achieve about half of the potential climate pollution reductions from the policies we’ve already passed, like the Inflation Reduction Act.

Aug 22, 2024 | citizensclimatelobby.org | Steve Valk

Angry and Ready: Dana R. Fisher’s Climate Call to ActionIn this month’s Citizens’ Climate Radio, host Peterson Toscano introduces listeners to the fiery and determined voice of Dana R. Fisher, a veteran in the climate change movement with nearly four decades of experience. Fisher, the author of “Saving Ourselves: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action,” delivers a searing critique of the fossil fuel industry and the ineffectiveness of incremental policy changes.

Aug 1, 2024 | citizensclimatelobby.org | Beth A. Malow |Steve Valk

By Beth Malow, a member of the Braver Angels Leadership TeamWith the election season heating up, is it possible to stay civil and work together across partisan divides? Absolutely! In late June, more than 700 delegates wearing lanyards of red (conservative), blue (liberal), and yellow (other- independent) showed how it’s done at the 2024 Braver Angels National Convention. The event took place in Kenosha, Wisconsin on beautiful Lake Michigan.

Jul 29, 2024 | citizensclimatelobby.org | Steve Valk

In this month’s Citizens’ Climate Radio episode, host Peterson Toscano and the CCR teams introduce a fresh approach to climate change storytelling by exploring personal stories as metaphors. While these stories are not explicitly about climate change, they reveal truths and perspectives that resonate with our climate work. Join us to discover how personal narratives can enhance and diversify our stories about climate change.