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.
Magic Monday!
Eight hours on the pool deck in triple digit heat and a "brown out" later, I survived the weekend and am very much looking forward to the cold front blowing in for Tuesday. In the meantime, to keep...
Climate Week En Review, July 19, 2019
Record-high nighttime lows are what we're bracing for in the DC Metro area this weekend; our heat wave inspires me to play Cruel Summer on repeat. Moonshot: Fifty years ago this weekend, Apollo 11...
Energy committees get hot and heavy
The House and Senate energy committees are full throttle this week, both sides moving a score of clean energy related bills. Under the leadership of Senator Lisa Murkowski, the Senate Energy and...
Instead of going outside, read these stories!
Last night, I wished someone a happy Friday. So that's how my week is going. To make matters worse, the article on a highly toxic pesticide that kills bees is stuck in my head. Shared below but...
Climate Week En Review July 12, 2019
It's obviously Friday, which we're always thrilled about. But I know my republicEn.org teammates and I are watching the trajectory of Hurricane Barry, hoping for the best for Louisiana and other...
Sen. Graham: “we need to up our game”
Senator Lindsey Graham joined a bicameral group of lawmakers to unveil the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Caucus. Flanked by Senators Steve Daines from Montana, Lisa Murkowski from Alaska, Cory...
What we’re reading today
"From day one, my administration has made it a top priority to make sure America has among the very cleanest air and cleanest water on the planet," President Donald Trump said in a
Climate Week En Review, July 5, 2019
America isn't the only one celebrating a birthday this week. Belated wishes to EcoRight champ Rep. Elise Stefanik. ??????And Happy 4th of July! This week's must read: Here's how Republicans can win...
republicEn spokespeople make big splash
We are three of the original "spokespeople" at republicEn.org. While we all came to the EcoRight from different paths, we are part of this movement for similar reasons. We are conservatives and we...
July! July!
Raise your hand if you can't believe the 4th of July is this week! ????? Monday's must listen: How Burnsville, Minnesota cut its carbon emissions by nearly 30 percent. This morning, we were reminded...
Climate Week En Review, June 28, 2019
Where did June go? And speaking of June, how about a shoutout to my Grandma June who turned 102 this week! ??????Her secret: "exercise every day and live in the moment." That's advice to live by!...
Meet the EcoRight: Alex Posner in New York
Meet the #EcoRight! In this series, we profile republicEn members across the country: conservatives, libertarians, and independent thinkers who recognize the seriousness of climate change and...