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 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,...
EcoRight Speaks, season 4, episode 11, senior diplomat Claudia McMurray
This week's guest is near and dear to my heart. Claudia McMurray has spent a distinguished career as a lawyer, policymaker and senior diplomat. She currently serves as the President and CEO of...
Field Trip: Visiting a critical Indiana river system with Rep. Trey Hollingsworth
On April 14 in Jeffersonville, Indiana, Rep. Trey Hollingsworth joined us to see firsthand the adaptation opportunity that lies in the climate inundation dangers on the Ohio River. Unfortunately,...
Climate Week En Review: April 15, 2022
Hello! Happy Friday! Happy Easter! Happy Passover! By the way, what's the consensus on deviled eggs? They are really my favorite part of an Easter feast but I just learned that most of my friends...
March Poll Results: Spring has sprung!
Every month, republicEn asks 3 Questions for the EcoRight to learn more about our community. We dedicate March's republicEn.org flash poll results to EcoRight...
EcoRight Speaks, season four, episode ten: Byron Komenik, founder of Jack’s Solar Garden
This week, joining me in conversation is agrivoltaics guru Byron Kominek. As a boy, Byron spent summer vacations on his family's farm visiting his grandmother. After graduate school, serving in the...