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.
Climate Week En Review: Churning…
Hello, Friday. Hello, last day of February.
I plan to get into my backyard this week and do some clearing out. The daffodils are poking up and early spring blooms are ready to be uncovered. Hope you get outside this weekend, too.
EcoRight Speaks, season 10, episode 3, featuring Rewiring America CEO Ari Matusiak
Welcome to episode 3 of the EcoRight Speaks, featuring Ari Matusiak, co-founder, president and CEO of Rewiring America. He is also the founder and co-chair of Power Forward Communities, a national coalition awarded $2 billion from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to decarbonize and reinvest in American households. He was founding partner of, and is currently a senior advisor to, PVG, a fast-growing consulting firm committed to driving climate solutions that also deliver real economic value at scale.
Climate Week En Review: In the Fog
Happy Friday! At the time of writing, I’m looking out my window at the foggy sky. There is something about low hanging fog that makes me feel peaceful. I’m leaning into the peace for now. And hope you are, too.
EcoRight Speaks, season 10, episode 2, featuring author Mike Conley
Today’s guest comes to us via a listener request. Journalist Mike Conley is the co-author (with Tim Maloney) of the book Earth is a Nuclear Planet.
Climate Week En Review: EcoRight Love
Hey, the cupid tells me that today is a special day. Will you be our EcoRight valentine? Send a shout out (think of it as a love letter) to a lawmaker doing good things on climate change and/or to a member of your community whom you admire.
EcoRight Speaks, Season 10 premiere featuring Mitch Hescox
The drought is over! The EcoRight Speaks is BACK and we are hoping for the best season ever. We’ve been busy plotting out this landmark season and thank you for your patience.
Climate Week En Review: Hang with us
Hello… Now that 2025 appears to be in full swing, a number of events are starting to pop up on the calendar. Looking to meet some other EcoRighters? Read on and hopefully one of the many opportunities we highlight will work for you and your schedule.
Climate Week En Review: Bye January
Hello from deep in my sourdough era, with my third trial loaf currently in its rather long rising period. What am I doing wrong? Is my house too cold? (Probably.) Am I overkneading? (Unlikely.) If you have a foolproof recipe that doesn’t require singing the dough to sleep, please send it along.
Hot Mess: Podcast Series Spotlights Conservative Leadership in Climate Action
Hot Mess: How Climate Consensus Turned Into Political Chaos Highlights republicEn.org’s Work and the Role of Conservatives in Shaping Climate Solutions.
Climate Week En Review: In the Polar Vortex
Baby, it’s cold outside… and I love it. (Definitely helps justify the number of cute winter hats I’ve collected over the years.)
I have missed traditional winter, so even though a polar vortex embracing most of the U.S. is not normal, I’m not sad about temps in the teens and single digits. I was made for this weather.
Climate Week En Review: Wintering
Hello and welcome back. I hope that “circle back in January” season is treating you well. We continue to gather momentum for the year ahead.
Climate Week En Review: We’re Back!
Happy New Year!
I hope folks are entering January feeling rested and ready to take on a new year of EcoRight work.