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.
EcoRight Speaks, season 2, episode 19: S4CD co-founder and Hoosier, George Gemelas
This week’s guest is George Gemelas, a friend of the EcoRight who just graduated with a Master of Environmental Management degree from the Yale School of the Environment. He is a contributor to...
Young conservatives hold climate rally in Florida
In Biscayne Park on Saturday, a group of young conservatives hosted a rally to signal their support for climate change action. Led by the American Conservation Coalition and Miami Young Republicans,...
Climate Week En Review: June 4, 2021
Welcome to June. The cicadas are still singing their song, the humidity is rising, and school's almost out. And we are keeping busy. Read on! This week's must read: A faction of conservatives pushes...
Climate Week En Review: May 28, 2021
uHappy Memorial Day Weekend! I don't know where this year is going. The entire team at republicEn.org hopes you have a fun and restful weekend planned. Before you power down, check out our news of...
In memoriam: Senator John Warner
It is with a heavy heart that I write this remembrance of my former boss, Virginia Senator John Warner, who passed away peacefully on May 26th. I still recall the day in May 2007 (how was that 14...
EcoRight Speaks, season 2, episode 18: Anne Kelly from Ceres
Listeners, this week I bring you something special: my conversation with Anne Kelly, someone I definitely want to grab a drink with at some point when the two of us are in the same city. Anne is the...
Climate Week En Review, May 21, 2021
Hello from the Lone Star State, where I have been moving my older son out of his dorm and eating every bite of brisket in sight. As you're reading, we are in the air, on our way back to cicada land....
EcoRight Speaks, season 2, episode 17: focus group guru Rich Thau
This week’s guest is no stranger to the EcoRight. Rich Thau, the president and founder of Engagious, has spearheaded groundbreaking research in public policy, financial communications, insurance,...
Climate Week En Review, May 14, 2021
Hello, and Happy Friday! The other night, I was binge watching my new favorite show when my cat Fang, who is working on her thesis in napping, jumped off the couch and dashed for the curtains. She...
EcoRight Speaks, season 2, episode 16: Skeptical Science founder, John Cook
This week’s guest is the brains behind climate myth busting endeavors like Skeptical Science and Cranky Uncle. John Cook is a post-doctoral research fellow at the Climate Change Communication...
On the water with Rep. Nancy Mace
We teamed up with Audubon South Carolina to set up a "field trip" with first-term Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-1) to see firsthand the impacts of sea level rise on the South Carolina coastline....
Rep. Fitzpatrick reintroduces MARKET CHOICE Act
Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick reintroduced the MARKET CHOICE Act, the only carbon tax bill being championed by a House Republican. The bill, which has bipartisan support, would implement a fee...