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CCL pursuit of carbon fee and dividend

Citizens’ Climate Lobby has existed for 11 years, the Durango chapter for two.

Its primary purpose is commitment to building the political will for the climate solutions we all need. We focus on what we see as the single most impactful solution to climate change – a national carbon fee and dividend policy.

Because that is our focus, we avoid distraction with other important issues. Individually, some CCL members participate in actions beyond the organization’s realm. We live in a world where multi-tasking is considered a virtue.

I salute those who can do that effectively.

CCL recognizes there are many important pieces to the solution of the climate change dilemma. We salute those who take on those tasks. We believe we are most effective focusing on the solution recognized by many economists, climate scientists, governments – even petroleum and other industries – as the best solution to our crisis.

Another unfortunate quality of the world today is pervasive quarreling. This occurs not only among those on opposing sides of issues but also among those who could agree on solutions.

CCL is a non-partisan organization seeking to respectfully find common ground with those who may initially disagree with us. This approach has helped me experience and witness increased political will for myself and many others.

Political will is in the hands of citizens willing to cultivate and exercise it. When citizens effectively express political will, politicians follow.

Andrew Zeiler

Durango

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