by Chelsea Henderson | Nov 26, 2018 | EcoRight News
In the lame-duck session, a bipartisan carbon tax will be introduced by key members of the House Climate Solutions Caucus. Florida’s Rep. Francis Rooney, Democratic delegation mate Rep. Ted Deutch, and Pennsylvania’s Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick are lined up to...
by Chelsea Henderson | Nov 26, 2018 | EcoRight News
On the Friday after Thanksgiving, the U.S. Global Change Research Program released the Fourth National Climate Assessment, which Congress requires to be issued every four years. The product of 300 scientific experts working under the guidance of a 60-member federal...
by Chelsea Henderson | Nov 21, 2018 | EcoRight News
Finally, tomorrow is Thanksgiving, the best holiday of the year. I’ll keep it short so you can get on with your drive and/or kitchen prep. This week’s must watch: FOOTBALL! Or the Macy’s parade. Or my new favorite, the Great British Bake Off....
by Chelsea Henderson | Nov 19, 2018 | EcoRight News
Senator-elect Mitt Romney, who will represent Utah come January, is signaling climate change could be a priority when he gets to Capitol Hill. In an interview with E&E News, he pointed to climate change as a “critical area” that needs addressing....
by Chelsea Henderson | Nov 19, 2018 | EcoRight News
Florida’s Rep.Carlos Curbelo, who distinguished himself as a leader in the GOP on climate change, rejected criticism from Americans for Tax Reform’s Grover Norquist that he lost his reelection because of his introduction of a carbon tax bill. “Those...
by Chelsea Henderson | Nov 16, 2018 | EcoRight News
First snow falls on the DC region and newly elected lawmakers storm the hill for new member orientation. Plus a few other notables this week
read on! This week’s must read: In her essay, What the 6th District race can teach vulnerable Republicans on climate...