EcoRight News

A compilation of news from the EcoRight.

Come here for the latest climate news from lawmakers, thought leaders, and rising voices in the EcoRight. Federal, state, and local issues and events are covered, and we feature commentary from EcoRight allies.

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Outlook June 2026: Hartsville on My Mind

by republicEn | Jun 10, 2026

Bob Inglis joined members of the Darlington County GOP in Hartsville, South Carolina, for a conversation about conservative leadership, free enterprise, and practical solutions to our energy and...

GUEST POST: On Campus Sustainability at Weber State University

by Livia Payne | Jun 10, 2026

A majority-conservative university in the conservative community of Ogden, Weber State has taken a unique approach to sustainability that closely mirrors a traditional EcoRight principle in financial policy. Back in 2007, the university signed the American Colleges and Universities Presidents’ Climate Commitment, pledging to be carbon neutral by 2050 and to develop its Climate Action Plan around the philosophy of “financial return-driven sustainability.”

Wrapping up season 12 of the EcoRight Speaks

by Chelsea Henderson | Jun 9, 2026

Somehow we are here, at the end of season 12. This was perhaps my favorite season of the history of our show. The guests were informative and inspiring. Mostly we stuck to schedule. And I feel like I made some new friends along the way. In fact, I had been envisioning, in lieu of the recap show, a reunion episode featuring a few of my favorites we featured this season. But schedules being schedules, it was hard to get together so instead, in this episode, you will hear me wax poetic about some of these guests.

Climate Week En Review: Maniac

by Chelsea Henderson | Jun 5, 2026

If you’re a super sleuth, you can probably guess by today’s opening imagery to figure out where I am… that’s right, in the land of lobster, blueberries, and L.L. Bean boots. This is not my usual summer vacay though, but a quick trip for the weekend for my nephew’s high school graduation. I have 8 meals in Maine and hope to have lobster at as many of them as possible!

The EcoRight Speaks in coversation with Carlos Curbelo

by Chelsea Henderson | Jun 2, 2026

Former Congressman Carlos Curbelo was first elected to Congress in 2014, serving on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the Education and Workforce Committee, the Small Business Committee, as well as the Committee on Ways and Means, where he co-authored the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017. While in Congress, he was a key leader on climate policy and also co-founded and co-chaired the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus.

Climate Week En Review: Bye, May

by Chelsea Henderson | May 29, 2026

And here we are again, but I sort of feel like this weekend should be Memorial Day weekend! Right? Why can’t every weekend be a three-day weekend?

My goal is to get a hike or a bike ride in on Sunday. I need to get outside and see some nature.

What is your favorite weekend leisure activity?

The EcoRight Speaks on how cuts to a key sustainable rivers program could ultimately post more costs than savings

by Chelsea Henderson | May 26, 2026

A federal program that returns $12 for every $1 spent and reduces flood risk nationwide could soon be history.

The Sustainable Rivers Program is a partnership between The Nature Conservancy and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Its reach has grown from 8 rivers in 2002 to 65 today, influencing nearly 15,000 miles of waterways and more than 100 dams and reservoirs. But this cooperative program is in jeopardy. Jim Howe, Senior Policy Advisor for Freshwater at The Nature Conservancy explains what’s at stake, the potential impact of federal cuts, and how dam operations affect communities nationwide. Also, how you can help stop this common sense program from getting the axe.

Climate Week En Review: Remembrance

by Chelsea Henderson | May 22, 2026

Wait, it’s Memorial Day Weekend? (Or so every online retailer I’ve ever made a purchase from has reminded me.) May really snuck up on me. More seriously, we remember those who have bravely defended our freedoms and democracy.

The EcoRight Speaks talks shop with Danny Richter

by Chelsea Henderson | May 19, 2026

As long-time listeners and members of our community know, here at republicEn.org we are advocates for carbon pricing.

We are not alone.

We are joined in pursuit of carbon pricing by a scrappy group of really smart people (many who have been featured on this show) who work for think tanks, non-profits, and even environmental organizations. And our informal group is lucky enough to have a leader who convenes us on a regular basis to compare notes, talk about the latest and greatest news, and uplift each other’s hard work.