Brett Cease
@brettcease.bsky.social
VP of Field Operations w/ @cclusa.org | UTD Public Policy PhD | Proud Dad & Husband | Born at 345. Views my own. #OptOutside 🌲
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We're disappointed that the Trump administration took such a strong oppositional stance to the IMO's exploration of a carbon price on global shipping.
Pricing carbon pollution is smart, effective policy, and we remain committed to building more support for it in the U.S.
Pricing carbon pollution is smart, effective policy, and we remain committed to building more support for it in the U.S.
US helps sink world’s first global carbon tax | CNN
A fierce Trump administration push to stop the global shipping industry from paying for its own climate pollution appears successful.
www.cnn.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:40 PM
We're disappointed that the Trump administration took such a strong oppositional stance to the IMO's exploration of a carbon price on global shipping.
Pricing carbon pollution is smart, effective policy, and we remain committed to building more support for it in the U.S.
Pricing carbon pollution is smart, effective policy, and we remain committed to building more support for it in the U.S.
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🚨 Calling all CCLers!
Join CCL New Jersey this coming Tues., Oct. 28th to mobilize environmental voters for the New Jersey general election!
Sign up and spread the word!
cc: @cclusa.org
www.environmentalvoter.org/cclnjoct282025
Join CCL New Jersey this coming Tues., Oct. 28th to mobilize environmental voters for the New Jersey general election!
Sign up and spread the word!
cc: @cclusa.org
www.environmentalvoter.org/cclnjoct282025
Hosted by CCL NJ: Phone bank into New Jersey
Join the Environmental Voter Project and Citizens' Climate Lobby New Jersey to turn out low propensity environmental voters in New Jersey ahead of their November 4th gubernatorial election!
www.environmentalvoter.org
October 23, 2025 at 3:34 PM
🚨 Calling all CCLers!
Join CCL New Jersey this coming Tues., Oct. 28th to mobilize environmental voters for the New Jersey general election!
Sign up and spread the word!
cc: @cclusa.org
www.environmentalvoter.org/cclnjoct282025
Join CCL New Jersey this coming Tues., Oct. 28th to mobilize environmental voters for the New Jersey general election!
Sign up and spread the word!
cc: @cclusa.org
www.environmentalvoter.org/cclnjoct282025
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CCL volunteer Polly Merhar shares personal reflections on the impacts of growing wildfires in a new op-ed for the Bemidji Pioneer.
She calls on Minnesota's Senators @klobuchar.senate.gov and @smith.senate.gov to support the #FixOurForests Act.
She calls on Minnesota's Senators @klobuchar.senate.gov and @smith.senate.gov to support the #FixOurForests Act.
Citizens Addressing our Changing Climate: Bemidji derecho increases worries about local wildfires
By passing the Fix Our Forests Act, senators can protect lives, livelihoods and lands by reducing wildfire risk, strengthening local economies, and ensuring science-based forest restoration.
www.bemidjipioneer.com
October 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
CCL volunteer Polly Merhar shares personal reflections on the impacts of growing wildfires in a new op-ed for the Bemidji Pioneer.
She calls on Minnesota's Senators @klobuchar.senate.gov and @smith.senate.gov to support the #FixOurForests Act.
She calls on Minnesota's Senators @klobuchar.senate.gov and @smith.senate.gov to support the #FixOurForests Act.
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🚨 Registration is now OPEN for CCL’s Fall Virtual Conference — Sharper Than Ever: CCL’s Next Chapter (Nov 14-15)
Learn about permitting reform, reconnect with our values, and sharpen your advocacy skills.
Save your spot: cclfallconference2025.eventbrite.com?utm_medium=s...
Learn about permitting reform, reconnect with our values, and sharpen your advocacy skills.
Save your spot: cclfallconference2025.eventbrite.com?utm_medium=s...
October 15, 2025 at 11:03 PM
🚨 Registration is now OPEN for CCL’s Fall Virtual Conference — Sharper Than Ever: CCL’s Next Chapter (Nov 14-15)
Learn about permitting reform, reconnect with our values, and sharpen your advocacy skills.
Save your spot: cclfallconference2025.eventbrite.com?utm_medium=s...
Learn about permitting reform, reconnect with our values, and sharpen your advocacy skills.
Save your spot: cclfallconference2025.eventbrite.com?utm_medium=s...
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For @climateconnections.bsky.social today, with the help of @bobkopp.net & @andrewdessler.com's team of 85 climate scientists and the National Academies, I fact checked the EPA/DOE's claim that carbon pollution is good for food production. Spoiler alert: it's not. Article and 🧵 (1/9):
Fact-checking a Trump administration claim about climate change and crops » Yale Climate Connections
A recent Department of Energy report falsely states that rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere will boost agricultural yields. In fact, climate change is much more likely to make food scarcer...
yaleclimateconnections.org
October 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
For @climateconnections.bsky.social today, with the help of @bobkopp.net & @andrewdessler.com's team of 85 climate scientists and the National Academies, I fact checked the EPA/DOE's claim that carbon pollution is good for food production. Spoiler alert: it's not. Article and 🧵 (1/9):
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The U.S. Forest Service has treated about 4 million fewer acres than this time last year. We're way behind on thinning, prescribed fire, and related actions.
www.eenews.net/articles/shr...
www.eenews.net/articles/shr...
Shrinking Forest Service falls behind on wildfire prevention
"Operational challenges" have hampered the use of prescribed fire to reduce potential wildfire fuel, according to Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz.
www.eenews.net
October 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The U.S. Forest Service has treated about 4 million fewer acres than this time last year. We're way behind on thinning, prescribed fire, and related actions.
www.eenews.net/articles/shr...
www.eenews.net/articles/shr...
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As a volunteer with CCL, I can say that this has been my personal experience and has become more and more so since I began visiting congressional offices on both sides of the aisle nine years ago.
Thankfully, this kind of rhetoric is not what we hear from Congress—on either side of the aisle.
Most Republican & Democratic lawmakers know climate change is happening & clean energy offers major economic benefits.
We'll keep working to advance bipartisan climate laws. Join us! ➡️ cclusa.org/join
Most Republican & Democratic lawmakers know climate change is happening & clean energy offers major economic benefits.
We'll keep working to advance bipartisan climate laws. Join us! ➡️ cclusa.org/join
Environmental Volunteering Opportunities | Join Citizens' Climate Lobby
Environmental volunteering opportunities are near you! Find a local chapter and help us end climate change!
cclusa.org
September 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
As a volunteer with CCL, I can say that this has been my personal experience and has become more and more so since I began visiting congressional offices on both sides of the aisle nine years ago.
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In a speech to the UN yesterday, President Trump falsely claimed that climate change is a "con job," that renewables are "too expensive," and that coal is "clean."
@apnews.com takes a closer look at the president's statements and the scientific reality.
@apnews.com takes a closer look at the president's statements and the scientific reality.
In front of drowning nations, Trump calls climate change a 'con job.' Here are the facts and context
In his address at the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump excoriated renewable energy, international climate diplomacy, the science of global warming and other environmental i...
apnews.com
September 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
In a speech to the UN yesterday, President Trump falsely claimed that climate change is a "con job," that renewables are "too expensive," and that coal is "clean."
@apnews.com takes a closer look at the president's statements and the scientific reality.
@apnews.com takes a closer look at the president's statements and the scientific reality.
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YOU'RE INVITED: CCL'S 4TH ANNUAL INCLUSION CONFERENCE SEPT. 26-27
A virtual conference dedicated to strengthening communities, cultivating connections, and grounding our movements in care.
👉 See the full speaker lineup and register for free: cclusa.org/ce0
A virtual conference dedicated to strengthening communities, cultivating connections, and grounding our movements in care.
👉 See the full speaker lineup and register for free: cclusa.org/ce0
September 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
YOU'RE INVITED: CCL'S 4TH ANNUAL INCLUSION CONFERENCE SEPT. 26-27
A virtual conference dedicated to strengthening communities, cultivating connections, and grounding our movements in care.
👉 See the full speaker lineup and register for free: cclusa.org/ce0
A virtual conference dedicated to strengthening communities, cultivating connections, and grounding our movements in care.
👉 See the full speaker lineup and register for free: cclusa.org/ce0
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CCL @cclusa.org has many teams and groups dedicated to different communities. Here are some of the activities taking place. Visit CCL's Action Team Directory to join the teams and learn the needed Zoom information to connect with our volunteers. Info: community.citizensclimate.org/groups/actio...
September 9, 2025 at 11:15 PM
CCL @cclusa.org has many teams and groups dedicated to different communities. Here are some of the activities taking place. Visit CCL's Action Team Directory to join the teams and learn the needed Zoom information to connect with our volunteers. Info: community.citizensclimate.org/groups/actio...
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On behalf of CCL and our Michigan volunteers, thank you Senator Stabenow for more than a decade of work on bipartisan climate solutions 🎉
We take our relationships with Congress seriously. Read more ⬇️
We take our relationships with Congress seriously. Read more ⬇️
Rooted in our relationships: A tree planting for Senator Stabenow
Michigan CCLers celebrated the retiring senator's climate legacy with a tree planting, after working with her for more than 10 years.
citizensclimatelobby.org
September 14, 2025 at 11:37 AM
On behalf of CCL and our Michigan volunteers, thank you Senator Stabenow for more than a decade of work on bipartisan climate solutions 🎉
We take our relationships with Congress seriously. Read more ⬇️
We take our relationships with Congress seriously. Read more ⬇️
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On The Climate Brink: More about the DOE Climate Working Group report.
The Fix Is In: Without independent review editors, their “peer review” process is a sham. Science and humanity deserves better.
The Fix Is In: Without independent review editors, their “peer review” process is a sham. Science and humanity deserves better.
The fix is in
Judy Curry unwittingly spills the beans
www.theclimatebrink.com
September 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
On The Climate Brink: More about the DOE Climate Working Group report.
The Fix Is In: Without independent review editors, their “peer review” process is a sham. Science and humanity deserves better.
The Fix Is In: Without independent review editors, their “peer review” process is a sham. Science and humanity deserves better.
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Two new papers find renewables are good insurance (they stabilize electricity price volatility in welfare improving ways)
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
🔌💡
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Power price stability and the insurance value of renewable technologies - Nature Energy
Increasing solar photovoltaic and wind generation capacity beyond European 2030 targets could make electricity prices more stable, with reductions in sensitivity to fluctuations in the price of natura...
www.nature.com
September 6, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Two new papers find renewables are good insurance (they stabilize electricity price volatility in welfare improving ways)
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
🔌💡
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
🔌💡
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It’s use-it-or-lose-it time for federal energy efficiency tax credits.
This @rewiringamerica.bsky.social campaign aims to make sure everyone takes advantage before it's too late.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/ele...
This @rewiringamerica.bsky.social campaign aims to make sure everyone takes advantage before it's too late.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/ele...
This campaign will help you go electric before federal tax credits end
As the GOP kills incentives, Rewiring America is offering free online tools and weekly calls to get more clean energy and efficient appliances into homes.
www.canarymedia.com
September 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
It’s use-it-or-lose-it time for federal energy efficiency tax credits.
This @rewiringamerica.bsky.social campaign aims to make sure everyone takes advantage before it's too late.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/ele...
This @rewiringamerica.bsky.social campaign aims to make sure everyone takes advantage before it's too late.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/ele...
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Clean energy helps keep electricity costs in check.
"In some of the states with the highest level of renewables, prices have either risen more modestly than average or even fallen," @heatmap.news reports.
heatmap.news/energy/renew...
"In some of the states with the highest level of renewables, prices have either risen more modestly than average or even fallen," @heatmap.news reports.
heatmap.news/energy/renew...
Trump Blamed Rising Electricity Prices on Renewables. It’s Not True.
Some simple charts show there’s no real relationship to speak of.
heatmap.news
August 26, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Clean energy helps keep electricity costs in check.
"In some of the states with the highest level of renewables, prices have either risen more modestly than average or even fallen," @heatmap.news reports.
heatmap.news/energy/renew...
"In some of the states with the highest level of renewables, prices have either risen more modestly than average or even fallen," @heatmap.news reports.
heatmap.news/energy/renew...
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I like this org because they are focused on acting *strategically and effectively*.
"The EPA has both the authority and the responsibility to act," says @dananuccitelli.bsky.social.
"Americans cannot afford a retreat from science, law, and common sense in the face of a rapidly accelerating climate crisis.”
More about CCL's comment to EPA: citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/democra...
"Americans cannot afford a retreat from science, law, and common sense in the face of a rapidly accelerating climate crisis.”
More about CCL's comment to EPA: citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/democra...
Holding the line on climate: EPA
CCL submitted a formal comment to the EPA because the agency is misinterpreting the text and intent of climate laws passed by Congress.
citizensclimatelobby.org
August 16, 2025 at 11:40 PM
I like this org because they are focused on acting *strategically and effectively*.
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We're less than 400 emails away from reaching our goal of 10,000 messages to Congress! Will you help us cross the finish line today? 🏆
Tell your members of Congress to reject proposed cuts to key climate and clean energy programs in the FY26 budget ⬇
citizensclimatelobby.org/get-loud-tak...
Tell your members of Congress to reject proposed cuts to key climate and clean energy programs in the FY26 budget ⬇
citizensclimatelobby.org/get-loud-tak...
Tell Congress to protect the clean energy tax credits
Tell Congress we want this investment in American jobs and affordable clean energy.
citizensclimatelobby.org
August 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
We're less than 400 emails away from reaching our goal of 10,000 messages to Congress! Will you help us cross the finish line today? 🏆
Tell your members of Congress to reject proposed cuts to key climate and clean energy programs in the FY26 budget ⬇
citizensclimatelobby.org/get-loud-tak...
Tell your members of Congress to reject proposed cuts to key climate and clean energy programs in the FY26 budget ⬇
citizensclimatelobby.org/get-loud-tak...
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Many of the Inflation Reduction Act's climate measures are expiring soon.
But while they were in place, they put us on track to save about 1 billion tons of carbon dioxide pollution over the next decade!
"Every ton of avoided carbon pollution makes a difference," says @dananuccitelli.bsky.social.
But while they were in place, they put us on track to save about 1 billion tons of carbon dioxide pollution over the next decade!
"Every ton of avoided carbon pollution makes a difference," says @dananuccitelli.bsky.social.
What we achieved by passing and protecting the IRA
Compared to a world in which the IRA never became law, we’ll save about 1 billion tons of carbon dioxide pollution over the next decade.
citizensclimatelobby.org
August 22, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Many of the Inflation Reduction Act's climate measures are expiring soon.
But while they were in place, they put us on track to save about 1 billion tons of carbon dioxide pollution over the next decade!
"Every ton of avoided carbon pollution makes a difference," says @dananuccitelli.bsky.social.
But while they were in place, they put us on track to save about 1 billion tons of carbon dioxide pollution over the next decade!
"Every ton of avoided carbon pollution makes a difference," says @dananuccitelli.bsky.social.
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"It’s more important than ever that our professional bodies and institutions are emboldened by their membership to advocate for the public good that science brings, and the need to defend academic freedom, recognising that often means speaking truth to power."
How scientists can contribute to social movements and climate action
Collective action on climate is crucial. Scientists play an important role in driving change.
theconversation.com
August 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
"It’s more important than ever that our professional bodies and institutions are emboldened by their membership to advocate for the public good that science brings, and the need to defend academic freedom, recognising that often means speaking truth to power."
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If you'd like to offer comments on the misleading & error-ridden US federal report, "Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate," the link to do so is below.
Comments are due by Sept 2. Pls see next post for links to resources that debunk the claims in this report.
Comments are due by Sept 2. Pls see next post for links to resources that debunk the claims in this report.
Notice of Availability: A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) seeks public comment on the draft report produced by DOE's Climate Working Group (CWG), titled "A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emi...
www.federalregister.gov
August 10, 2025 at 8:12 PM
If you'd like to offer comments on the misleading & error-ridden US federal report, "Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate," the link to do so is below.
Comments are due by Sept 2. Pls see next post for links to resources that debunk the claims in this report.
Comments are due by Sept 2. Pls see next post for links to resources that debunk the claims in this report.
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Thank you to our Utah legislators for meeting with us about supporting clean energy for affordable and reliable power! #grassrootsclimate #CCL2025
July 23, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Thank you to our Utah legislators for meeting with us about supporting clean energy for affordable and reliable power! #grassrootsclimate #CCL2025
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“The Republican campaign to stop the U.S. EPA from protecting the climate” | Article by @dananuccitelli.bsky.social for @climateconnections.bsky.social:
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/08/the-...
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/08/the-...
The Republican campaign to stop the U.S. EPA from protecting the climate » Yale Climate Connections
An audacious effort to destroy climate regulations is likely headed for a showdown at the Supreme Court.
yaleclimateconnections.org
August 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
“The Republican campaign to stop the U.S. EPA from protecting the climate” | Article by @dananuccitelli.bsky.social for @climateconnections.bsky.social:
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/08/the-...
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/08/the-...
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Is carbon pricing dead? Not quite. 🌎 ⚖️
Carbon pricing advocates are meeting the political moment to deliver emissions reductions. On Resources Radio, Danny Richter explains how carbon pricing policy has achieved lasting environmental and economic success.
🎧: www.resources.org/resources-ra...
Carbon pricing advocates are meeting the political moment to deliver emissions reductions. On Resources Radio, Danny Richter explains how carbon pricing policy has achieved lasting environmental and economic success.
🎧: www.resources.org/resources-ra...
Carbon Pricing Is Dead. Long Live Carbon Pricing!, with Danny Richter
Danny Richter discusses the evolving landscape of carbon pricing policy, outlining how programs have achieved lasting environmental and economic success by adapting to unique political priorities.
www.resources.org
July 17, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Is carbon pricing dead? Not quite. 🌎 ⚖️
Carbon pricing advocates are meeting the political moment to deliver emissions reductions. On Resources Radio, Danny Richter explains how carbon pricing policy has achieved lasting environmental and economic success.
🎧: www.resources.org/resources-ra...
Carbon pricing advocates are meeting the political moment to deliver emissions reductions. On Resources Radio, Danny Richter explains how carbon pricing policy has achieved lasting environmental and economic success.
🎧: www.resources.org/resources-ra...
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