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 8, Episode 16: former fisherman, author, and ocean regenerative farmer Bren Smith
What a fun episode to round out our slate of guests this season. Bren Smith is a former fisherman, the co-founder of the non-profit GreenWave, which trains and supports ocean farmers in the era of...
Climate Week En Review: June 21, 2024
Yesterday was the first day of summer, but this heat wave is anything but normal popsicle weather with 94 million Americans under a heat advisory. The Capital Weather Gang is telling those of us in the DC area to limit outdoor activities after 11am this weekend, if possible. But at least I do not live in New Delhi, India, which just hit their 37th day in a row of temperatures 104 degrees or higher. How many days until fall?
EcoRight Speaks, Season 8, Episode 15: EcoRight Networker Alina Clough
This week, we feature EcoRight networking queen and activist, Alina Clough. With experience with the American Conservation Coalition and ConserveAmerica, she is an EcoRight connector and freelance...
Climate Week En Review: June 14, 2024
Hello from Scotland, where I have been working the last few days (from a wee AirBnB in Glasgow) but today I’m technically off from work and as you read this, am riding a gravel bike around the Isle of Arran! I’m not even sure I’ve told my teammates this, as the trip was made pretty quickly on the heels of the Jordan Bike Trail experience and maybe I’m reticent to admit that I am truly a biker chick now!
EcoRight Speaks, Season 8, Episode 14: ACC founder and author, Benji Backer
It’s season eight and we FINALLY got American Conservation Coalition (ACC) founder and executive chairman and recent author Benji Backer on the show! He’s smart. He’s charming. Our conversation was not only overdue but delightful!
Poll Results: HOT questions about HOT weather
This is a Flash Poll takeover! Four students at the University of Washington studying Global Environmental Politics crafted this poll and the poll report, along with all communications and graphics.
Climate Week En Review: June 7, 2024
TGIF! If you’re looking at the graphic above and thinking how pretty it is, it’s the clover of Angela Larck’s “lawn” and it’s much friendlier for the bees than traditional grass. That theme connects to our podcast episode of the week, which you must listen to if you haven’t already! And if you have any questions about converting your lawn to habitat, you have friends on this team to give their advice!
EcoRight Speaks, Season 8, Episode 13: entomologist, ecologist and conservationist Doug Tallamy
If you’ve been listening to the podcast/reading Week En Review, then you know that I’m passionate about my garden, specifically about adding native plants that are good for pollinators, can handle drought conditions, and take little fuss from me.
Climate Week En Review: May 31, 2024
Can you believe it’s the LAST DAY OF MAY? After a slow start, this year is flying by! Summer is upon us, but hopefully the weather stays as temperate as it’s been the last few days for a bit longer…
EcoRight Speaks, Season 8, Episode 12: Reflections on EV Ownership
If you know us, you know by now that our team members are pretty good at embracing those low or lower carbon tools that can help with our personal carbon footprint. Recently, our engagement director, Angela Larck, took her family to the Everglades for spring break. And they decided to rent a car… and rented a Tesla!
Climate Week En Review: May 24, 2024
It's long weekend eve! If you've opened this email before setting out for a 3-day weekend, I am honored. If you're catching up after the fact, I am honored. This week's must read: Political...
EcoRight Speaks, Season 8, Episode 11: Dan Felton, executive director of AMERIPEN
For something a little different but a topic also near and dear to my heart, this week we featured Dan Felton, the executive director of AMERIPEN, an organization that represents the North American packaging value chain by providing public policy makers with fact-based, material inclusive, scientific information. Using sound science and a philosophy of material inclusivity, AMERIPEN develops and advocates positions on issues related to packaging and the environment. Members include leading brand owners, packaging converters, materials suppliers, and recyclers.