This led me to choose to volunteer with the Citizens Climate Lobby and promote the proposed legislation found in The People's Climate Stewardship/Carbon Fee and Dividend Act of 2010 . This approach focuses on pricing carbon at its source, with 100% of the revenue from the fee returned to American households in a monthly dividend check. It would provide the incentive for individuals and business alike to shift away from our addiction to fossil fuels, and would make renewable energy alternatives cost effective in ten years. It is a direct and transparent approach that would be effective, equitable and capable of expanding beyond our borders to address this global problem. I believe is a critical component to how we can be effective.
The purpose of the Citizens Climate Lobby is to create the political will for a sustainable climate, and to empower individuals to have breakthroughs in exercising their personal and political power. The progress that has been made by CCL's sister organization, Results, shows the potential for what can be possible. As a volunteer for the CCL, my goal is to assist in creating a Lobby Team for Utah. Please visit the Elements of CCL Methodology page to learn more.
On July 14, 2010 Mark Reynolds from the Citizens Climate Lobby will be leading a training workshop on how to lobby one's member of Congress, with the purpose of starting a CCL Lobby Team. It will be held from 6-9pm at the Salt Lake City Main Library in the 4th floor conference room.
Bill Barron
Volunteer
Citizens Climate Lobby
