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.
Wednesday must read: College Republicans Want Their Party to Confront Climate Change
RepublicEn.org spokesperson Kiera O'Brienwho hails from Ketchikan, Alaska (hello, Senator Lisa Murkowski) and who as the president of the Harvard Republican Club co-founded Students for Climate...
Former disputer calls for action
Georgia's Rep. Buddy Carter, recently appointed to the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis by Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, says he's "all in" on addressing climate change, a shift in position...
Conservatives launch Roosevelt Conservation Caucus
In a bicameral effort to meet the Green New Deal, Republicans on both sides of Capitol Hill launched the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus. South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham and Colorado Sen. Cory...
Murkowski: In Alaska “we have no choice”
Senator Lisa Murkowski, chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, noted Republican members "are openly using the term climate change," a shift in the GOP, which lately is leaning...
Climate Week En Review, March 1, 2019
Happy March! Now that the shortest, most brutal month is out of the way, let the crocuses begin their bloom. Legacy: We are so happy for one of our newest Spokespeople, John Sweeney from New York,...
Graves to lead special climate committee
Louisiana's Rep. Garret Graves will serve as the ranking member of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. He and Florida's Rep. Francis Rooney had both requested appointment to the highest...
Kasich: “You can’t just be a science denier”
Former Ohio Governor John Kasich thinks its time for Republicans to stop being the party of climate change denial and to start formulating policy solutions, according to a speech he plans to deliver...
Monday climate jesters
We hate to start the week off on a bad note, but some things just can't be helped. This week's early favorite for co-climate jesters are: Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy. The previous state...
Climate Week En Review, February 22, 2019
Happy belated to President Abraham Lincoln, who in his day signed a bill establishing protection over the area that is now Yosemite National Park! Looking good for 210 years old: This week's must...
Perspectives: the Green New Deal
Thanks to those who have emailed to ask our perspective on the Green New Deal. We think this Time magazine article as quoted by Bob Inglis best summarizes our thoughts at republicEn.org:...
More economists weigh in
An economist from nearly every major university in the U.S., nearly 3300 of them, endorsed the Baker-Shultz Carbon Dividend Plan. Last month, 45 leaders in economic policy published a statement in...
Climate Week En Review, February 15, 2019
Finally, the finish line is in sight for the week that would not end. But on the plus side, it feels like the tide on climate denialism is shifting. Read on. This week's must read: Our friend...