TGIF, readers!
The nights are cooling. The leaves are turning a glorious plethora of hues. It’s time for social gatherings around the fire pit and sleeping with the windows open. Enjoy every moment of the most glorious season of all!
But first, check out our updates.
EcoRight Speaks, Season 9, Episode 9: Bob Inglis and Carlos Curbelo talk about conservative climate leadership
In honor of Florida Climate Week, I hosted a conversation between two conservative climate leaders: former Reps. Bob Inglis and Carlos Curbelo. I’m happy to bring the audio of that important conversation to my listeners, particularly those who missed Florida Climate Week. What are they proud of? What gives them hope for the future? You have to tune in to find out!
Coming up next week, my conversation with Greg Bertelsen, CEO of the Climate Leadership Council, which released a new report, Prioritizing American Interests: A New Strategy for Global Decarbonization. To fully embrace the conversation, check out the report ahead of time.
Quote of the week:
From half of our podcast guest team, Carlos Curbelo, on the need for cooperation to address climate change, particularly in light of recent hurricanes.
“I think this is a wonderful time for a coalition of members from the southeast United States to emerge and call for two big things: number one, a major investment in infrastructure, specifically infrastructure to mitigate flood risk,” Curbelo said to E&E News reporter Emma Dumain (also a past podcast guest). “And number two,” he continued, “make sure we are contributing to the solution that will prevent this challenge from getting even worse, which is the air pollution that is feeding these major storms and helping them intensify at a very rapid rate and could cause a lot more damage and disruption and depth than they used to.”
RECAP: The Beck Environmental Lecture
On Tuesday night, I was honored to speak at the Beck Environmental Lecture, an event that was part of George Mason University’s Fall for the Book Festival. Joining me on the stage—and 100 percent responsible for getting me up there—was Mason 4C executive director, Dr. Ed Maibach. You’ve heard his voice on the EcoRight Speaks. You have read his research in climate communications. You’re probably familiar with his Six Americas. But to be in conversation with him is something truly special. I’m touched that he not only loved Glacial (high praise) but that he’s helping it get exposure! It was also heartwarming to see a few old friends attend and to meet a plethora of enthusiastic Mason students.
Climate change-induced extreme weather will push millions to move, study finds:
This above CBS News report delves into what areas in the U.S. are most likely to see its residents move due to impacts from climate change-related extreme weather events. An estimated 3.2 million have already moved away from flood prone areas over the last two decades and double that amount is likely to move just to escape flooding. This figure doesn’t include those (like future Chelsea) looking to escape the heat where they live.
Speaking of escaping, the weekend beckons! See you next week!