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.
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:...
The EcoRight Speaks talks RGGI with Shuting Pomerleau
Shuting Pomerleau is the Director of Energy and Environmental Policy at the American Action Forum. Shuting’s work focuses on energy and environmental policy analysis. Research topics include carbon border adjustments, carbon taxation, climate and trade, the latest developments in energy markets, and electricity markets. Her work has been featured in a wide range of outlets including Bloomberg, Financial Times, and TIME. She has also spoken at many public conferences and events.
Carbon pricing in the real world: Virginia rejoins RGGI
Congrats to Chelsea Henderson and Shuting Pomerleau on yet another captivating episode of EcoRight Speaks! I found the episode’s topic to be an excellent follow-up to Shuting’s republicEn debut on the podcast in 2024, especially given that it’s been almost a month since Virginia officially rejoined the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Chelsea and Shuting dive deeper into the policy implications for Virginia’s re-entry in Episode Two of Season 13 of EcoRight Speaks, as the Old Dominion State had previously exited the initiative in 2023. For those who have yet to tune in, the RGGI is a cap-and-trade program, which has been running since 2005, adopted by 11 states in the Northeast with the cooperative goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the power sector.
Climate Week En Review: These Are Days
Our friend Alex Flint penned this insightful piece that should be required reading not only for everyone identifying as EcoRight, but also our allies, especially those who understand the need for bipartisan cooperation on climate change.