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.
NEW SURVEY: Americans don’t think the government is doing enough on climate
A new survey conducted by the Pew Charitable Trusts finds that two-thirds of Americans think the federal government should do more on climate change. "At a time when partisanship colors most views...
EcoRight Speaks, Episode Two: Lance Lawson and Brian Anderson
Our podcast is rolling... episode two is live! Check out my discussion with Lance Lawson and his father, Brian Anderson stemming around an op-ed Lance published in January titled How I convinced my...
Climate Week En Review, June 19, 2020
Hello and happy Friday! In case you haven't heard by now, our podcast is live. We are overwhelmed with the support and kind words and offers to participate from our dear EcoRight community. Thank...
EcoRight Speaks, Episode One: Mary Anna Mancuso
Today is the day! Find the inaugural episode of the EcoRight Speaks on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher and/or Google Podcast (no link, but search EcoRight Speaks and you will find us) and after you...
Climate Week En Review, June 12, 2020
Welcome to Climate Week En Review. I'm your host, Chelsea Henderson, only slightly bruised from the negative responses to last week's email. That was me practicing my podcast voice, because...
COMING SOON: The EcoRight Speaks Podcast you’ve all been waiting for
We are super excited to announce the long awaited launch of our EcoRight Speaks podcast on June 16th. Please share this exciting news with all your social networks! Subscribe on Apple Podcast,...
Bipartisan ag bill rewards climate friendly farmers
Indiana Senator Mike Braun joined a bipartisan group of senators, including Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) to introduce the Growing Climate Solutions...
Humility and the Exercise of Power
This week, I do not have EcoRight news to report. This week, my focus, like so many other Americans, has been on the protests and outrage stemming from ongoing deeply rooted racial injustice in our...
Climate Week En Review, May 29, 2020
Happy Friday and happy graduation to those marking the end of high school, college, or grad school. ??My son Jack got his high school diploma on Thursday and we have the virtual ceremony on...
Climate Week En Review, May 22, 2020
Happy Friday! I realize that I keep track of the days of the week based on what deliveries are coming. On Tuesday, I get a CSA delivery of microgreens.?? Wednesdays is bread day from the Lyon...
Americans still care about climate change: survey
A new public opinion survey released by the George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication and the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication found that even amid the COVID-19...
Climate Week En Review, May 15, 2020
Hi, it's me again! Anyone else having a hard time keeping track of the days of the week? A dear friend told me she and her husband just call every day "day." Today is day. Other news: my tomato...