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.
EcoRight Speaks, season 3, episode 5: Houghton College’s environment and sustainability guru, Brian Webb
We find our guests in a variety of ways. Some through our own personal connections. Some of our guests are public figures we admire. This week’s guest was someone our executive director Bob Inglis...
GUEST POST: By working together and enlisting American ingenuity, we can do this
This Letter to the Editor originally appeared in the print edition of the Fauquier Times. It is republished here with their permission. On Saturday, a group of local students led a climate march...
Climate Week En Review, August 20, 2021
Hello and welcome to Friday. I forgot to mention that July was the hottest month on record. Ever. In the recorded history weather. I might never go outside again between the constant heat advisories...
EcoRight Speaks, season 3, episode 5: Charles Hernick, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions
Happy Tuesday! I'm thrilled to share with you my conversation with Charles Hernick, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy for Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions. Charles is a fan of the...
Climate Week En Review: August 13, 2021
Hello.... what a week. On Monday, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued its sixth report (more on that below) and the Senate passed the long-awaited and heavily negotiated...
EcoRight Speaks, season 3, episode 4: Jim Tolbert
For this week's episode, we welcome back a friend of the pod, friend of republicEn.org, member of our spokesperson team, Jim Tolbert. He’s got a new project he’s focused on, the Americans for Action...
Climate change accelerating, according to latest IPCC report
The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is out—and it's message is not good. The world is moving closer to a temperature threshold with catastrophic consequences...
Climate Week En Review: August 6, 2021
Happy Friday and welcome to August. I don't know where the summer is going, but I do hope it keeps moving fast, driving us toward the best season of all, fall. 🍁🍁🍁 This week's must read: This letter...
EcoRight Speaks, season 3, episode 3: winemaker Bart Hansen
I have a gold medal show for you, listeners. Today’s guest is Bart Hansen, the founder and owner of Dane Cellars, a winery in Sonoma Valley, California. With a lifelong passion for fine wine, Bart...
Climate Week En Review: July 30, 2021
Who is watching the Olympics? I know that may seem like it has nothing to do with the EcoRight but we do like to celebrate the moments that bring us all together. Speaking of the Olympics and fun...
Meet the EcoRight!
Across America, a growing movement of conservatives are speaking up about the need to act on climate change. Meet the EcoRight. Our community members share their stories below. Share yours....
EcoRight Speaks, season 3, episode 2
Season three is fresh off the virtual press. Today’s guest is our first repeat guest in almost 50 episodes. Andrew Holland, formerly of the American Security Project, whose wisdom on national...