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.
Caucus members push prize bill
New York's Rep. John Faso (R-19) has banded together with fellow House Climate Solutions Caucus member from Illinois, Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-3) to push their legislation, the Challenges and Prizes for...
EcoRight meteorologist feature of documentary
In an episode of the science-focused documentary show Nova, longtime meteorologist, one-time climate skeptic, and friend of republicEn.org Paul Douglas talks about his "weaving faith and science...
Meet the EcoRight: David Rokeach
Last week, republicEn.org spokesperson and active EcoRighter David Rokeach had this insightful op-ed published in the Albany Times Union (and he's co-author with Kelsi Wolever of #Dare2Ask fame on...
Climate Week En Review April 13, 2018
It's Friday the 13th. What could possibly go wrong? This week's must read: Conservative Solutions Exist to Address Climate Change (Albany Times Union) Check out republicEn.org spokesperson David...
Meet emerging EcoRight leader Tyler Gillette
Last week, you probably read this opinion piece our spokesperson Tyler Gillette got published in the Cleveland Plain Dealer calling on Senator Rob Portman to apply his thoughtful negotiation skills...
Climate Week En Review April 6, 2018
We hope you liked our April Fools joke. We are three for three, if we do say so ourselves. We know you're going to be onto us next year! This week's must read: Our spokesperson Tyler Gillette calls...
Pruitt losing more Congressional support
Over the weekend, three GOP senators questioned EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's spending habits and management practices, just after President Donald Trump tweeted that the embattled agency head...
Gov. Hogan supports vehicle emissions targets
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan called for the Trump Administration to leave in place vehicle emissions standards, while also allowing states like Maryland to adopt stricter standards than set at the...
Curbelo, Ros-Lehtinen call for Pruitt resignation
Floridians Rep. Carlos Curbelo and Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen called for the resignation of Environmental Protection Agency administrator Scott Pruitt over questions about his travel spending and...
Trump reverses climate decision
In a surprise move, President Donald Trump announced he had worked out a deal that would allow the U.S. to rejoin the Paris Climate Accord, an international agreement to reduce greenhouse gases....
Anti-climate talking points circulate at EPA
A set of eight talking points instructing staff to underscore climate change "uncertainties" was circulated to staff at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. One of the agency guidelines...
Climate Week En Review March 30, 2018
Happy Friday! Before heading to the family Easter egg hunt and/or Passover seder, catch up on the week's news and musings from the EcoRight. This week's must read: How a conservative think tank is...