EcoRight News Blog
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.
Paul tells Iowans he likes seasons
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul told an Iowa gathering of rural interests that he is "for the seasons" when asked about climate change.Earlier in the week, Paul told Glenn Beck, "man might well have an...
Rubio would not support carbon tax
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio addressed potential voters at Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire, where he was asked if he would support a tax on carbon as a mechanism to combat climate change."No,"...
Kelsi #Dare2Ask in Iowa: Gov. Jindal answers free enterprise and climate question
Iowa college student Kelsi Wolever attended the Growth and Opportunity Party in Des Moines last weekend, where she dared to ask Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal if free enterprise can solve climate...
Rubio: “Let’s lead the world in energy efficiency”
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio appeared on the Fox News program On the Record with Greta Van Susteren, where she asked his position on climate change."The climate's always changed," Rubio said. "There's...
Pataki: let’s embrace American innovation, invention
Former New York Gov. George Pataki appeared on Fox News Sunday, where he was asked about his belief that human activities cause climate change. "I am different from every other Republican seeking...
Climate Week En Review October 30
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham continued to spread the message that "manmade emissions are hurting the environment" and pressing for Republicans to stop arguing the science. "I think the science...
Cruz talks to Glenn Beck about climate change
Presidential hopeful Sen. Ted Cruz took to the airwaves in an interview with Glenn Beck this week. "Climate change is not science," Cruz told Beck in the interview. "It's religion. Look at the...
Climate reserved mainly for earlier debate
Tonight's third GOP presidential debate found climate change relegated to the so-called happy hour event, reserved for long shot candidates. Only New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie received a climate...
In third GOP debate, Christie fields sole prime time climate question
In the third Republican presidential debate only one candidate was asked about climate change. With minutes left in the broadcast, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was asked what should be done to...
Trump’s new book postures on climate, energy
Donald Trump, in a book due to hit shelves next week, says "violent climate changes are nothing new.""We have even had ice ages," writes the billionaire candidate. "I just don't happen to believe...
Kasich tells NH voters we have to care for environment
At a town-hall style meeting in Manchester, NH, Ohio Gov. John Kasich told Granite Staters "I do believe that man impacts [climate change]. I'm just not certain how much."As for his energy vision...
Graham: “Manmade emissions are hurting the environment”
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham continues his call for support for climate action, telling NBC's Chuck Todd he believes "manmade emissions are hurting the environment.""The best way for a...