EcoRight News
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.
Pataki offers climate solutions at No Labels convention
Former New York Gov. George Pataki was joined by four other Republican candidates seeking the presidential bid to speak at the No Labels Problem Solver Convention in Manchester, NH. In line with No...
Christie, Trump, Huckabee respond to Obama’s call for climate accord
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was critical of comments made by President Obama in his appearance on 60 Minutes. "The president sees hundreds of thousands of people being murdered in Syria by their...
Bush: “Let markets work”
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, campaigning in Iowa, a top producing wind and biofuels state, sat down for an interview with Iowa Public Radio where he was asked his position on ending energy...
Climate Week En Review
Candidates continue to split time between early primary and caucus states, appearing in town hall style meetings, rallies and diners to meet with potential voters. Their respective climate messages...
Pataki includes climate in elevator pitch
Addressing a crowd at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, former New York Gov. George Pataki, who trails near the end of the pack of 15 candidates still in the race for the Republican...
Santorum addresses college students in Iowa
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, who squeaked out a victory in the Iowa caucus in 2012, addressed a group of 120 mostly college students at Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, IA.Responding...
Rubio would support market-based approaches
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, campaigning in New Hampshire, responded to several questions regarding his climate change position."There is sea level rise," Rubio acknowledged. "I believe American...
Huckabee addresses students in Alabama
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee made a campaign stop in Alabama where he attended a rally at the University of North Alabama."I'm more worried about a beheading than a sunburn and for the...
Graham wants to give voice to young conservatives
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham said his campaign is "giving voice to the Republican or the independent who's looking for a problem solver." In an interview with Mic, Graham said, "climate change...
Kasich tells Iowans he doesn’t know enough about climate change
Addressing potential voters at an event in Iowa, Ohio Gov. John Kasich said he "just didn't know enough" about what causes climate change."Do I believe there is something called climate change? I...
Carson: “Temperatures are going up or temperatures are going down.”
At a campaign stop at the University of New Hampshire, Dr. Ben Carson fielded a question on whether he believes climate change is happening."Is there climate change? Of course there's climate...
Carson: “I don’t need any education about the environment.”
At a campaign event in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, Dr. Ben Carson joked about the flash drive California Gov. Jerry Brown sent to him, containing reports on climate change."A couple weeks ago I...