Here we go again! It’s definitely spooky season, so get your candy bowls, carve your pumpkins, pull the costumes out. And if your state is open for early voting, get out and vote!
This week’s must read: To Gen X, Gen Y, and Gen Z (The Laurel Outlook) I love seeing collaborations like these, this one transcending organizations (republicen.org, American Conservation Coalition, and the Citizens Climate Lobby) as well as generations, and co-authored by our member, Madeline Dalrymple, and our friends Hattie Hobart and Alex Amonette.
“The faster we can curb climate-warming pollution and reach net zero emissions, the less damaging future extreme weather events will be and the sooner we’ll be able to staunch the flow of multi-billion dollar disaster recovery spending,” they write. “We need to prepare for the types of weather extremes that are most common in our states, knowing that they will continue to worsen until climate change stops.”
There’s something in the water (or lack thereof) out west as Bob Inglis was also published with this insightful piece on Utah’s conservative climate leadership approach: Utah’s unique tone for solving climate change (Deseret News).
“Curtis’s success with the Conservative Climate Caucus proves that times have changed…a rethink is gaining momentum,” Bob writes. “Utah is in a unique position to lead that rethink. It’s a state rich in innovation and rich in fossil fuels. That means that Utah is likely to produce a balanced approach to solving climate change.”
EcoRight Speaks, Season 9, Episode 11: Climate Leadership Council’s Greg Bertelsen
It’s always a pleasure to welcome Greg Bertelsen, the CEO of the Climate Leadership Council, to the podcast. He joins us this week to talk about the Council’s latest research report, Prioritizing American Interests: A New Strategy for Global Decarbonization. What are the challenges and opportunities of global decarbonization and how can the U.S. get out of its own way?
Greg shares the Council’s findings and how to tap into the rich economic opportunities within reach for the U.S. with the right set of policies.
Tune in below!
Coming up next week, my conversation with Sherri Goodman, national security expert and author of the recently published book, Threat Multiplier: Climate, Military Leadership, and the Fight for Global Security.
Quote of the week:
“Few countries will do worse than China — that’s due to high carbon intensive and manufacturing,” our podcast guest Greg Bertelsen said of a carbon border fee like the one proposed by Senator Bill Cassidy. “Even if climate is not a priority, if the outcome is this policy will create a competitive advantage to the U.S. — create a more playing field — it has appeal and it will grow.”
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Speaking of voting…Climate change is shaping how our elections are conducted:
Hot off The Invading Sea presses is this latest from Mary Anna Mancuso exploring the ramifications of natural disasters during election season.
“As we head into the final stretch of the 2024 election cycle, early voting in Florida is underway. Simultaneously, a portion of the state is still grappling with the cleanup from both hurricanes Helene and Milton — no small feat in harder-hit areas. These storms struck in the span of two weeks, which displaced residents, damaged polling locations and created logistical challenges for election officials,” she writes. “We cannot afford to ignore the impact that climate change can have on our election process. Rising sea levels, intense storms and flooding are more than just insurance claims waiting to be filed. When polling locations are destroyed, mailboxes are upended and communities are displaced, the right to vote is at risk.”
Before you go…
I was published, too! In the Baltimore Sun with the piece Republicans and Democrats once found common ground on climate change. There is a paywall so if you can’t access it, hit me up and I will share the text!
Enjoy your weekend!