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: May 27, 2022
Memorial Day Weekend! Who can taste the corn on the grill? Do you have a favorite BBQ staple? Lately, I've been very into Impossible Burgers with a spicy rub. Delicious. Whatever your weekend holds,...
EcoRight Speaks: season 4, episode 15, Rep. Byron Donalds
This week, we feature our conversation with Florida Rep. Byron Donalds, who is in his first term, having replaced the 19th Congressional District's Francis Rooney, whom, as some of you may recall,...
Climate Week En Review: May 20, 2022
TGIF... are the weeks getting longer? Sometimes it feels like they are. On the other hand, time is flying, with my younger son about to graduate in just two weeks (!!!). Good thing the EcoRight is...
EcoRight Speaks, season 4, episode 14: Clear Skies Texas director Sarah Davis
For this week's episode, I’m joined by Sarah Davis, director of Clear Skies Texas, an organization founded in 2021 by seven prominent conservative Texas women concerned about the environment and...
Climate Week En Review: May 13, 2022
It's Friday the 13th. (Cue sinister music.) But I'm not superstitious. Not at all. I never knock on wood. I don't avoid cracks in the sidewalk or have an unlucky number. Nope. Not me. Nothing to see...
Climate Week En Review: May 6, 2022
It's May! Time flies when you're pushing for a carbon tax. And getting a kid ready for graduation. And researching rooftop solar... 🌞 This week's must read: Here's the one word you can't say in a...
EcoRight Speaks, season 4, episode 13: former Exelon CEO John Rowe
This week's guest came out of retirement to put on his utility hat and chat with us about all issues nuclear energy, bipartisanship, and where to go from here. John Rowe is the former CEO of Exelon,...
A carbon border adjustment is on the negotiating table
A bipartisan group of lawmakers meeting to discuss climate and energy policy is considering throwing down support for a carbon border adjustment. “Right now the current system incentivizes countries...
Climate Week En Review: April 29, 2022
Hello, hello! Hope this last Friday of April finds you well. I'm mourning the loss of three grand trees from my yard, which had to come down because they were dead or dying. But also, celebrating...
EcoRight Speaks: season 4, episode 12: CCL conservative fellow Thomas Hochman
This week's guest is someone who took the initiative to pitch himself for the show. I frequently ask my listeners to recommend the voices you want to hear from. I take those recommendations...
Field trip: on the water with Rep. Byron Donalds
NAPLES, Fla. - U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL-19) came on the Pure Florida fishing boat on Wednesday morning, April 20th aware of sea level rise, aware of the water quality issues and also interested...
Climate Week En Review: April 22, 2022(Earth Day)
Happy Earth Day! Hug a tree. Plant a native species in your yard. Pick up some trash. Share the EcoRight Speaks with a friend or family member. Read up about the benefits of a revenue-neutral,...