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Action of the Month!
Action of the Month!
Write to your members of Congress to urge full funding for key climate and clean energy programs.
Right now, Congress is deciding whether to protect or defund critical climate and clean energy programs in the 2026 federal budget — and we need your voice!
The Trump administration has proposed deep cuts to key agencies that protect communities and drive climate progress, including NOAA, NASA, and the Department of Energy. But here's the good news: Congress has the final say, not the White House.
Take action now by emailing your members of Congress, and tell them to reject proposed cuts to these agencies.
Volunteers Needed!
If one or more of these opportunities sounds interesting to you, please contact a group leader!
Tablers — We’ll be tabling at Newark Community Day on Sept. 21(11-4:00) and UD’s Coast Day in Lewes on Oct. 5 (10-3:00). The theme of our fall tables is inpsired by the Sun Day movement, which is sponsoring events nationwide on Sept. 21. Spend an hour or two engaging visitors on how solar energy is advancing rapidly around the world, and how they can improve their home and save money, and spend the rest of your day enjoying these entertaining events. We do tabling events at other times of the year, too, and can always use more friendly volunteers to staff our tables.
Back-up liaisons — CCL liaisons are special volunteers who serve as the point of contact between our chapter and the office of a specific member of Congress. Our team of three liaisons could use some behind-the-scenes assistance with research and strategy for building effective relationships and successful lobbying efforts. If you like doing a bit of background research and staying abreast of elected officials' activities, concerns, and policy preferences, this position is for you. You’ll learn the ropes of being a liaison and be prepared to step up if one of our liaisons needs to step back or take a break. Expected time commitment: 5-10 hours per month, perhaps a bit more prior to lobby days (June and November).
Presentation schedulers — We have volunteers who are trained to deliver presentations on a number of topics, but they don’t always have time to reach out to potential audiences who may be interested in hearing from us. As a scheduler, you would contact church groups, service organizations, clubs, business organizations, etc. to let them know what we have to offer. You could also help us set up and advertise public talks at libraries or other venues. We’d love to have several schedulers working in different parts of the state who are familiar with local groups and venues and divide up the work. Expected time commitment: 4-8 hours per month.
Onboarder — We’re looking for an outgoing, friendly volunteer to help us welcome new members. When someone first joins CCL, they receive a series of emails from the national organization and one from our chapter to welcome them. These emails allow the new member to indicate if they’d like to be contacted by someone in the chapter. When they do, we'll ask you to give them a call. We’ll provide you with answers to frequently asked questions, but your ability to connect with people and your enthusiasm for climate work are the most important qualities. Expected time commitment: 1-2 hours per month.
Other quick actions you can take:
Post @ Your Members of Congress
Post @ Your Members of Congress
If you have a social media account, use it for good by respectfully posting and tagging your representatives. Search for their "handle" and include it in your post. Posting is also a good way to thank members of Congress for doing good things for the climate.
Write a Letter to the Editor
Write a Letter to the Editor
If you've activated your CCL Community account, which all registered supporters can access, use the LTE-writing tool to learn the basics of what to say in your letter and find links to the LTE submission forms of many of our Delaware newspapers. More in-depth training on how to compose a great LTE is also available on CCL Community.
Getting-started guide for new members:
Check Out an
Info Session
Check Out an
Info Session
Each Wednesday evening at 8pm ET, CCL staff host live information sessions, available in English and in Spanish, via Zoom; register here. If you can't make the live call, you can watch a recorded version.
You can also attend a chapter welcome meeting; see our Events page for upcoming meetings.
Log into CCL Community
Log into CCL Community
Each registered supporter receives access to CCL Community, our website for volunteers.
Look for the special section for new volunteers on CCL Community to learn more about the organization, actions to take, and how to connect with your chapter and other volunteers with similar interests through our Action Teams.
Find CCL on
Social Media
Find CCL on
Social Media
CCL is all over social media! Whether your favorite platform is Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok, you can search for and follow national CCL accounts to stay up-to-date on what's happening in the organization and with climate policy.
You can also follow Delaware CCL on BlueSky, Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram.
Attend a
National Call
Attend a
National Call
On the second Saturday of each month, CCLers around the country gather at 1pm ET on Zoom to hear a nationally known speaker and learn about recent progress and recommended actions for the coming month. For those who can't attend live, a recording is available afterward. See the CCL Community website for announcements about each month's program.
The Levers of Political Will
The Levers of Political Will
The five levers of political will are the core activities that all CCL chapters leverage to bring citizens into the political process and to ensure their contributions are constructive in working toward our common goal.
Some volunteers like to work on a variety of levers, while others choose to focus on a single area. We welcome your participation and creativity in any of these areas, as long as activities remain in alignment with our core values.
There are many actions you can take on your own in each area, but if you'd like to discuss how you can be more involved, please reach out to our State Coordinator or the Group Leader in your county. We'll be happy to discuss with you how you can best plug into the organization given your talents, interests, and schedule.
"Once we start to act, hope is everywhere. So instead of looking for hope, look for action. Then, and only then, hope will come."
— Greta Thunberg
"Once we start to act, hope is everywhere. So instead of looking for hope, look for action. Then, and only then, hope will come."
— Greta Thunberg
Other Simple Steps to Get Started
While CCL is all about empowering citizens to engage their elected leaders in constructive dialogue about climate solutions and the systemic changes we need to address the climate emergency, many of our volunteers also practice emission reduction measures in their personal lives. Here are some of the most effective things you can do to reduce your personal carbon footprint:
Refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle, and compost everywhere
Change the lightbulbs in your home to LEDs
Turn off lights and electronics when not in use; plug electronics into a power strip that you can truly turn off rather than leave them in "standby mode"
Sign up for renewable energy from your local utility or invest in a renewable energy project
Adjust your thermostat down 1-2 degrees in winter and up in the summer
Have a home energy audit and implement the recommendations
Use water wisely in your home and wash clothing with cold water
Install rain gardens, rain barrels, and pollinator friendly plants; minimize lawns and chemical use
Eat local and lower on the food chain (more plant-based) and avoid food waste
Use "active transportation" — bike, walk, carpool, or take public transportation; investigate electric vehicle options
Purchase carbon offsets when you need to travel; conduct research to make sure you are supporting projects that actually curtail emissions
Talk about climate change and share what you're doing with your family, friends, and neighbors
Vote for candidates who pledge to take action on climate change
Write or call your state and national legislators asking them to take action
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