December! How I missed you. In the DMV the best month of the year was greeted by some very welcome (by me) cooler temperatures more akin to what I was used to in my New England days. Just missing the snow. Come on, winter! You can do it!
This week’s must read: How to Preserve America’s International Leadership Role on Climate Change (Real Clear Energy)
H/T to Angela for finding this interesting op-ed on the perils of climate change being a polarized issue.
“The diplomatic whiplash of joining the Paris Climate Accords, then withdrawing, then rejoining again sends the wrong message: that America’s commitment to tackling the world’s most urgent crisis is shaky and inconsistent,” writes Jackson Blackwell. “This instability undercuts our ability to mobilize global action in the sustained sprint to net-zero. Additionally, it provides China an opportunity to fill a vacuum left by the U.S. absence and advance “soft green power” through their own technological advancement and financing the energy transition worldwide. It further risks the U.S. missing an opportunity to demonstrate America’s innovative prowess, while creating jobs and increasing production at home.”
EcoRight Speaks, Season 9, Episode 15: Peterson Toscano, climate podcast producer
I’m pretty excited about this week’s guest, a man who is typically remains behind the scenes. Peterson Toscano is a playwright, actor, and scholar, highlighting people’s stories and their successes as they pursue climate solutions. He produces Citizens Climate Radio, the podcast of Citizens Climate Lobby and also produces Green Tea Party Radio, whose hosts we have had on the podcast previously.
He recently conceived of a climate podcast formatted to replicate the format of the ever popular true climate podcast. That show, Hot Mess, has just released its 4th episode. And I am a guest on this show so you should totally listen, if you’re not already tired of my voice!
EcoRight Speaks:
And be sure to check out all four of the released episodes of Hot Mess:
Coming up next week, Sarah Beth Aubrey, a sustainability and ag expert who is literally the best connector and networker I know.
SAVE THE DATE: Quizmas in January
Thank you to everyone who took our poll about a holiday gathering. We decided to make it a New Year’s celebration and are planning to meet for a trivia party on Wednesday, January 8th at 6:30pm ET. So mark you calendars and look for the official RSVP from us, coming soon!
I know it’s short but sweet today, but I also assume you have a busy weekend ahead! Enjoy it and see you next week!