This month, we feature Jennifer Burney, an Associate Professor and Chancellor’s Endowed Chair of Climate Policy and Research at UC San Diego. Her work focuses on achieving global food security while mitigating climate change, designing technologies for poverty alleviation and agricultural adaptation.

For more information, explore Dr. Burney's research page, support the March fundraiser, or review the monthly action sheet. Additional resources include the primary ask (leave-behind), March Lobby Days Training, and CCL's March Pre-Call Video.

The 2020 lockdowns showed us how to be more environmentally friendly from home. Discover four practical ways to make a difference without leaving your house, leveraging lessons from that time for a greener future.

Carmen Campa, passionate about improving the world, brings a unique perspective from her background in science, history, travel, and culture. She currently balances medical school, writing, and environmental pursuits.

This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Dr. Cylita Guy completed her PhD at the University of Toronto, where she used machine learning and fieldwork to study bats and their viruses. Concurrently, as a CBC analyst, she examined Canadian digital news behavior and fostered curiosity about the natural world as a science communicator.

Currently, Cylita works as a data scientist and is writing her first children's book for Annick Press, due out in Fall 2021.

This talk was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Improve your climate-focused op-ed writing skills with a CCL training led by Steve Valk, CCL’s Communications Coordinator.

This training covers the entire process, from writing new op-eds and successful submission to understanding the editorial process, including ideas and examples.

Find additional resources here: Presentation Slides, CCL Community Training Page, and Op-Ed Templates.

Plants often have a greater impact on us than we realize, affecting us in numerous ways. Giavanna (Gia) Figlioli, a senior at South Warren High School, explores this idea.

A third-year varsity swimmer, Gia enjoys collecting vintage records, photography, and caring for her many plants. Passionate about science, she plans to pursue a college degree and eventually a doctorate in the field, always eager to learn more about her passions and the world.

This talk was presented at a TEDx event, an independently organized local community event using the TED conference format. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

This session focuses on solutions for plastic packaging. On November 19th, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation released "Upstream Innovation - a guide to packaging solutions." This practical guide offers tips, decision frameworks, and 110 case studies to help organizations achieve their circular economy targets for packaging.

A suite of additional assets, including workshop templates, slide decks, videos, and a case study database, accompanies the guide. Join this open session to learn more about these solutions, understand how to get started, and receive an exclusive tour of the developed resources.

A remarkable sea slug possesses the extraordinary ability to detach its head from its body. Astonishingly, the disembodied head can continue to roam and function normally, despite lacking a heart or anus.

Even more incredibly, this detached head is capable of regenerating an entirely new body within just three weeks. Discover more about this fascinating biological phenomenon at the New York Times: http://biodiv.us/3clq6IS

Virginijus Sinkevičius, EU Commissioner for Environment, Oceans, and Fisheries, champions the EU Green Deal. He emphasizes sustainable investments and the vital link between environmental and societal well-being, ensuring these areas remain central to the Green Deal. His work includes leading the Circular Economy Action Plan and developing a new biodiversity strategy for 2030.

Previously, Sinkevičius served as Lithuania's Minister of Economy and Innovation and was Deputy Leader of the Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union. This talk was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

An optimistic message suggests human-caused climate change will be largely solved within 10-15 years, driven by exponential changes we often underestimate. History shows we consistently misjudge the speed of transformational shifts, like the move from horses to automobiles or America's journey to oil independence.

We are seeing this underestimation again in the transition from a fossil fuel to a low-carbon economy. This perspective comes from David Leuschen, Co-Founder of Riverstone Holdings, a private equity firm focused on energy, and former Goldman Sachs executive.

This talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at TEDx.

Food sharing offers a solution to global problems by eliminating waste and efficiently distributing food to those in need, much like a mobile taxi service.

Anton Gubnitsyn, CEO of TIARCENTER—an independent think tank focused on sustainable development—champions this concept. With a Ph.D. in Sociology and extensive experience in consultancy and academia, he also leads the Sharing Economy cluster at the Russian Association for Electronic Communications (RAEC).

This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

By 2025, an estimated 160 million designers will shape our world. As the circular economy gains momentum, designers are rethinking product creation. However, significant innovation and pioneers are still needed to scale this transition.

A recent episode, streamed on March 2nd, featured Lay Koon Tan and Katie Treggiden, who discussed circular design opportunities and challenges, highlighting design's crucial role. Explore the full episode, learn more about circular design, and find additional resources and episodes from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

Senator Romney recently stated on climate solutions: "Don't play around the edges... we need to create incentives for the private sector to really do some investing in reducing emissions. And so I'm open to ideas that would make that happen, and the carbon tax, carbon dividend is such an idea."

We agree with this bipartisan approach. If you do too, tell your member of Congress it's time to put a #PriceOnPollution. You can write to them at cclusa.org/write.

Building on CCL’s Informational Session, the Climate Advocate Training Workshop will review Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s methodology, values, and organization, helping new volunteers find their role. Led by Solemi Hernandez and Brett Cease, this session includes a mock lobby meeting to prepare you for CCL’s March 22-26 Online Lobby Week.

This interactive workshop teaches effective climate advocacy, covering CCL’s structure, mission, and methods for building political will. You'll learn to appeal to others, build common ground, and foster relationships with elected representatives, including details on the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act.

Presentation slides: http://cclusa.org/march-ocat

My generation must actively engage in current struggles to preserve what remains. Young people will inherit and confront the significant challenges ahead.

The responsibility to address these issues and shape our future ultimately rests with us.

Professor Eric May challenges pessimistic predictions, arguing that hydrogen can solve humanity's dual challenges of energy poverty and climate change. His talk explores how clear thinking can unlock hydrogen's vast potential.

A leading expert, Professor May is CEO of the Future Energy Exports CRC and Chevron Chair in Gas Process Engineering at UWA. He directs the Australian Centre for LNG Futures, conducting industry-focused research on hydrogen production, refrigeration, and carbon capture.

The FEnEx CRC, launched in 2020 with $163 million, supports Australia's LNG and hydrogen exports. This insightful presentation was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Clover Hogan, a 21-year-old climate activist and founder of Force of Nature, addresses the eco-anxiety prevalent in her generation. Having witnessed these struggles firsthand, she advocates for climate action rooted in mindset, urging us to challenge feelings of powerlessness and take responsibility for the planet's future.

Through Force of Nature, a global non-profit mobilising mindsets for climate action, Clover has supported students in over 50 countries, consulted Fortune 500 companies, and serves on multiple advisory boards, including the COP26 President-Designate Civil Society and Youth Advisory Council. Her work empowers individuals to transform anxiety into agency. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

This TEDxENSEA talk, broadcast February 7, 2021, features Véronique Morel on implementing a circular economy in the automotive industry.

Morel, an alumna of École Polytechnique, École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, and HEC, brings extensive experience from PSA, including leadership roles in purchasing, project management, and electric vehicle strategy. In 2018, she pioneered a circular economy business unit for the automotive aftermarket.

Driven by environmental concerns and a vision to transform the industry's image, Morel built this initiative from the ground up, combining strategic analysis, reverse engineering, and new market offerings. This event was independently organized by a local community. Learn more at the official TEDxENSEA website and explore TEDx at ted.com/tedx.

Elise Dudley, a Senior Sustainability Major from Furman University, focuses on food justice. Her extensive experience includes farm work, addressing food insecurity, and studying sustainable food systems in Denmark. As a Rachel Carson Council fellow, she researches how backyard gardening can create resilient foodscapes.

Driven by curiosity, Elise aspires to contribute to a circular, equitable, and regenerative food future. Her TEDx talk will explore crisis gardening and a vision where local food production and home gardening reconnect people with food and benefit the planet.

Learn more about TEDx events here.

Our partner Nautica presents Angela Kinsey and Oscar Nuñez for Oceana. Known for their roles on NBC’s The Office, these actors are equally passionate about protecting the world’s oceans.

Watch their exclusive interview to learn about their work with Oceana and how to get involved. Nautica is matching all donations through its Give Change to Make Change Round Up Program on nautica.com until March 10.

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Manush Hovnanyan, an environmental activist and NGO founder, discusses Dilijan's environmental challenges. She shares her journey in fostering eco-friendly practices and engaging various parties to find solutions.

As a teacher and president of "Contribution to Women and Children," Manush empowers young women, encouraging their active involvement in politics and advocating for democratization in Armenia. She believes there are increasing opportunities for women in the political sphere.

A proud member of the KATARINE Women’s Political Leadership program, Manush champions women's participation and eco-education. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.