by Chelsea Henderson | May 31, 2018 | EcoRight News
The Boston University Initiative on Cities project found that “large-city Republican mayors shy away from climate network memberships and their associated framing of the problem.” According to research fellow Nicolas Gunkel, “but in many cases they...
by Chelsea Henderson | May 31, 2018 | EcoRight News
The Heartland Institute, a think tank infamous for a billboard campaign comparing those concerned about climate change to the Unabomber and Osama Bin Laden, celebrated 2017 as “a great year for climate realists.” [Side note: we consider ourselves the...
by Chelsea Henderson | May 25, 2018 | EcoRight News
The end of May is upon us. As we move toward Memorial Day, the EcoRight honors all who have and do serve. This week’s must read: Young conservatives like me care about climate change. The GOP needs to take notice. (Vox) American Conservation Coalition (ACC)...
by Chelsea Henderson | May 24, 2018 | EcoRight News
Thirty-four members of the House Climate Solutions Caucusincluding GOP memberssent a letter to the House Appropriations Committee chairman and ranking member urging them to reject anti-climate provisions offered during the appropriations process. “Given the...
by Chelsea Henderson | May 24, 2018 | EcoRight News
Maryland’s Gov. Larry Hogan recently announced the Climate Leadership Academy, an initiative to instruct local governments on how to better plan and prepare for climate change. Academy sessions will not only train mayors and town councils about how to prepare...
by Chelsea Henderson | May 24, 2018 | EcoRight News
In an internal memo, the White House considered whether to “ignore” climate change studies produced by government scientists. The memo, drafted by former White House special assistant for environmental policy, highlighted the dilemma posed by federal...
