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.
San Diego Mayor Faulconer takes lead
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer has joined a new group of mayors focused on climate action. "Just as we are seeing the effects of climate change, we are also seeing cities rise to meet those...
Climate Week En Review, December 6, 2019
And like that, it's December, the month of my birthday, which happens to be a *big* one this year. But there is plenty of time for talk of that later. Were you a Chris Coons or a Mike Braun? What...
GOP voters increasingly concerned over climate action
Two-thirds of Americans don't think the Administration is doing enough on climate, according to Pew Research Center polling. Results indicate a generational divide, with 52 percent of 18 to...
Portman introduces recycling bill
Ohio Senator Rob Portman reached across the aisle to introduce with Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow the RECYCLE Act of 2019, which would help educate consumers about recycling in their communities....
Climate Week En Review, November 22, 2019
Happy Friday! Thanks for all the good wishes for the marathon. The results: due to poor race management, a bunch of us were redirected off course and yada yada yada, I only got 17 miles in before...
Monday morning quarterbacking, I mean, reading
Happy Monday! Well, not so happy here... due to poor Las Vegas marathon course management, a bunch of us were redirected off course and yada yada yada, I only got 17 miles in before crossing the...
Climate Week En Review, November 15, 2019
Happy Friday from Las Vegas! (Actually, at the time you're getting this, I'm probably somewhere over middle America, en route to Vegas.) I'm currently accepting all good wishes, prayers, and...
Senate caucus adds Rubio
According to a scoop from the Washington Examiner, Florida Senator Marco Rubio is the latest Republican to join the Senate Climate Solutions Caucus. He joins colleagues Mitt Romney, Lisa Murkowski,...
Climate Week En Review, November 8, 2019
Hello, weekend enthusiasts! What's on your to do list? I'm attending a rain barrel workshop (part of my walking the talk efforts) and then have timed entry tickets (finally) for the National Museum...
Senate Climate Solutions Caucus announces roster
The Senate Climate Solutions Caucus co-launched by Senators Mike Braun and Chris Coons announced the rest of its membership. On the working group, as previous reported, are Utah's Senator Mitt...
Climate Week En Review, November 1, 2019
Happy First of November, one of the best months of the year because it houses the best holiday of the year. ???? Related: don't forget to "fall back" for an extra hour of sleep. ?? This week's must...
McCarthy signals GOP need for climate action
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy suggested that in order to win over younger voters, the GOP should embrace climate change policies, according to the Washington Examiner. "We need to have an...