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.
EnCouraging National Clean Energy Week
Our friends at Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions assembled partner organizations for the second annual National Clean Energy Week, five days of stepped up activity in Washington, DC and the...
Climate Week En Review, September 21, 2018
Happy autumn and sweater weather!Was this a week of Wednesdays or what? Luckily we have Fridays to look forward to for Climate Week En Review. (And yes, the weekend...) This week's must read: Carlos...
He’s back: Mayor Brainard speaks at climate conference
Back in our newsfeed, Carmel, Indiana's climate crusading Mayor Jim Brainard attended the Global Climate Action Summit last week, where he expressed "concern" the Republican party is losing its...
Climate Week En Review, September 14, 2018
Our thoughts are with everyone in the path of Hurricane Florence, especially our South Carolina EcoRight family and extended family. Stay safe, friends, and be in touch when you can. This week's...
Baker-Shultz plan equals fast CO2 reductions
Eighty-one percent of likely votersincluding 65 percent of Republicans polledthink the government should take action on climate change, according to a survey commissioned by the Climate Leadership...
Climate Week En Review, September 7, 2018
The kids are back in school! The kids are back in school! Did you hear? The kids are back in school. Obviously, this EcoRighter is thrilled to no longer have to field daily complaints of "I'm bored"...
Murkowski highlights climate in McCain tribute
In a tribute given from the Senate floor, Alaska's Sen. Lisa Murkowski recognized her longtime colleague Sen. John McCain for his "passion" and "legendary arguments." Highlighting his early work on...
Climate Week En Review, August 31, 2018
With heavy heart, I dedicate this week's EcoRight wrap up to the late Senator John S. McCain, American hero, climate change champion, and in so many ways, the conscience of America. Below you're...
NASA head reaffirms evolved view
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, who after taking the helm of the science-focused agency shifted his previous views on climate change, reaffirmed that evolution on a weather-focused podcast...
In tribute: Sen. John McCain
I emotionally hopped on the Straight Talk Express in 1999, one of just a few of my GOP friends to do so. While the word "maverick" has tempered over the years as we've come to expect the unexpected...
Climate Week En Review, August 24, 2018
This summer I've come to you from Paris (oui, oui), Maine (wicked good), the Jersey Shore (family side, not crazy side), and my own backyard. But today, I bring you the week's EcoRight highlights...
Climate Week En Review, August 17, 2018
Earlier this week, I encountered a person who referred to Wednesday as "mid-Friday." I wasn't buying it then but am happy to usher in the real deal with the big news of the week: the EnCourage Tour...