EcoRight News Blog
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.
EcoRight Speaks, Season 9, Episode 11: Author of Threat Multiplier, Sherri Goodman
I love getting to feature another author and this week was particularly special because I have known Sherri Goodman for over 15 years and widely credit her with sparking the climate change interest of my old boss, Senator John Warner.
Climate Week En Review: October 25, 2024
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 allows early voting, get out and vote!
EcoRight Speaks, Season 9, Episode 10: 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.
Climate Week En Review: October 18, 2024
The nights are cooling, the leaves are turning, it’s time for social gatherings around the firepit and sleeping with the windows open.
EcoRight Speaks, Season 9, Episode 9: Former Reps Bob Inglis and Carlos Curbelo
In honor of Florida Climate Week, I hosted a conversation between two conservative climate leaders: former Reps. Bob Inglis and Carlos Curbelo.
Climate Week En Review: October 11, 2024
Hurricane Milton is top of mind for the team at republicEn.org. We know many of our Florida members and friends are at best without power and internet, and we cannot imagine the damage that may have...
EcoRight Speaks, Season 9, Episode 8: Chelsea Henderson reports from the CCL regional climate conference
For this episode, we decided to go with a slightly different format. I wanted to be able to share some of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby Third Coast regional conference with you. At this conference a few weeks ago, I delivered the keynote address of the morning and also served on a panel on climate change communication.
Climate Week En Review: October 4, 2024
Our hearts are aching for those caught in the devastation of Hurricane Helene, which impacted members of our own team. While they, their families, and their homes are fine, being amid so much destruction takes a toll. Bob Inglis and Price Atkinson, we are thinking of you and I know our entire EcoRight community is wishing all those in the storm’s path a speedy rebuild.
Climate Week En Review: September 27, 2024
Hello from Galveston, Texas! As you’re receiving this, I likely just landed and am on my way to the Citizens Climate Lobby Third Coast Regional Conference! It is my first time in Galveston and my first CCL conference. You know you’ll hear all about it next week.
EcoRight Speaks, Season 9, Episode 7, Heather Reams on National Clean Energy Week
Welcome to National Clean Energy Week! We are bringing the podcast to you a day early this week to honor the opening of this 8th annual event highlighting the benefits and promise of clean energy and those who champion it on Capitol Hill.
Climate Week En Review: September 20, 2024
Happy Autumn! This is definitely my season to shine but I need the weather in the DMV to lose the humidity a little. Next up: fall foliage! You know I can’t wait.
EcoRight Speaks, Season 9, Episode 6: Evangelical Environmental Network’s Jessica Moerman
The Rev. Dr. Jessica Moerman is the President and CEO of the Evangelical Environmental Network. (By the way, we congratulation her on the recent promotion to the top job at EEN.) A friend of republicEn.org who was last on the show about three years ago, Jessica received her Ph.D. in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences from the Georgia Institute of Technology and serves as a Board Member of the National Association of Evangelicals.