NASA chief pivots on climate

In a NASA town hall meeting, recently minted Administrator Jim Bridenstine—who during his confirmation hearing and as an Oklahoma Congressman dismissed the human contribution to climate change—told staff his position had “evolved.” “I don’t...

Climate Week En Review May 18th, 2018

It’s the last Friday before Memorial Day and we are brimming with rain, I mean, climate news for, from and by the EcoRight. In case you missed it last week: The piece written by our spokesperson Chris Casey was republished in the Fort Worth Star Telegram....

Beehive State steps out

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert signed into law a landmark climate change resolution, HCR 007 Concurrent Resolution on Environmental and Economic Stewardship, which recognizes the reality of climate change, the impact of human activity, and the state’s opportunities to...

Alaskans crafting climate plan

As the State of Alaska confronts climate change in ways not experienced by other U.S. states, policymakers are crafting plans for how to address the problem. Ideas on the table include emissions cuts and tax on companies that emit carbon dioxide. “Climate change...

You will have a lot of victories

Speaking from a green energy summit in Austria, Arnold Schwarzenegger called on President Donald Trump to go green, suggesting he’d experience “a lot of victories.” “Those of you who resist because you can’t imagine success without fossil...