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.
Holding space for those you disagree with
Despite different upbringings, the co-hosts of We’ve Got To Talk, Jolene Conway, from little Pleasantville, Iowa, who identifies as conservative, and Nicole Fonarow, from San Francisco, a self-professed liberal, became fast friends in their early days at the University of Iowa. Almost 40 years later, living in a world that often seems intent on drawing lines in the sand and forcing people to choose sides, they launched their podcast We’ve Got To Talk to inspire others to not shy away from tough conversations.
Climate Week En Review: Rocky Shores
Today is… Maine Day, aka, the day I leave for Vacation Land! I’m so excited that it’s the end of August and all the rust-colored hues of fall await us. But before we get there, we have a few things to discuss, like distributed energy resources, Florida Climate Week, and ice cream!
The promise of distributed energy
We can build a power system that is resilient and decarbonized. How? Distributed Energy Resources.
Just ask today’s guest, Pat Wood.
The sitation is this: the grid is old. And it’s being asked to do things it wasn’t built to do, like charge a bazillion phones and power our very electricity-dependent lives. Luckily, there are many smart people on the task of updating the grid to handle this load efficiently and effectively. Pat is one of those people.
Climate Week En Review: Bridging the Gap
We have devoted a great deal of time and energy into sharing the incredible story of energy power house that is the state of Texas. Number one in utility-scale solar, number one in wind, this traditional oil and gas state has embraced an all-of-the-above (and below) approach to energy and as a result, is the number one clean energy state in the nation.
Consigning is conservative!
As my Sophomore year in college rolls around the corner, I am beginning to think about packing. The towers of clothing stuffed in my small closet dare me to try to fit them all in one suitcase. This got me thinking about my consumption tendencies and how fast fashion has become somewhat of a crisis. And what it has to do with conservative values.
Keeping the lights on by building a better, stronger electricity grid
How do we keep the lights on during extreme weather such as Winter Storm Yuri, the Texas ice storm of five years ago that one of today’s guests lived through and never hopes to repeat? NextGen...
Climate Week En Review: The Lighthouse Spark
This week’s ear worm comes courtesy of the 1970s and an album my parents used to play on repeat: “It’s like a heat wave…burning in my heart. Can’t keep from crying. It’s tearing me apart.” (Grown up Chelsea now understands that this Linda Ronstadt song is not about above average temperatures but about love, but that doesn’t mean it’s not playing on repeat in my brain. Or that this summer heat isn’t prompting tears.)
Can AI be the catalyst for a decarbonized world? Greg Bertelsen says yes.
AI is changing the shape and scope of the world as we know it.
While many talk about the negative impacts of AI, including the associated energy demands, the Climate Leadership Council’s Greg Bertelsen sees opportunity, opportunity to take advantage of the largest investments being made (in AI) probably in our lifetimes.
Outlook August 2026: Our New Palm Cards Are Here. Collect all 6!
Hover over or tap each card to flip it over and see what’s on the back!Dear EcoRight Supporter, All campaigns need palm cards—something to hand out, something that fits in a back pocket or a shirt...
Climate Week En Review: Feeling Crabby?
Next month marks the 10th annual National Clean Energy Week and we are pleased to share the bipartisan lineup of confirmed speakers. You can check out the agenda here, and catch my highlights below, as well as a few panels I’m looking forward to seeing:
The EcoRight Speaks talks about agricultural opportunities for the 21st century with Rep. Nikki Budzinski
This week on the EcoRight Speaks... Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), congressional lead for the Thriving Economy Project's work on 21st century agricultural policy, speaks to us about...
Climate Week En Review: Bye, bye, July
Goodbye, July! My new declaration is that I no longer want to host visitors in this sweltering, sweaty month! Bring on August, which leads us to September and fall weather! This week's must read:...