Citizens Climate Lobby
Location
Bay Area + National
Category
Policy, Climate Education
Mission Statement
They are working for the passage of carbon fee and dividend legislation, the climate change solution economists and climate scientists alike say is the “best first-step” to preventing the worst impacts of a warming world.
Engagement Opportunities
There are so many opportunities to get involved with this organization, they are constantly looking for high schoolers to join their organization so there will be a way for you to have an impact.
San Francisco, San Mateo County, and their Silicon Valley North Team all have youth teams affiliated with the chapter.
Website
General: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/
Chapters: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/about-ccl/chapters/
What They Do
They do legislative work by demanding change in the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Acts. They do this through Lobbying, Grassroots Outreach, Conferences, Media, and Endorsements.
How to Join
Yes, if you live in the Bay Area there is a chapter for you, find them here: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/about-ccl/chapters/ . Find which chapter you are districted for below the map and fill out a form on their page.
Contact
General Email: youth@citizensclimatelobby.org
Youth Team Contacts: https://youth.citizensclimatelobby.org/get-involved/
IG: @citizensclimateyouth
Specific contacts for your chapter is on your chapter's page, this page can be located through the "Chapters" link