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.
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In an interview with Piers Morgan, President Donald Trump displayed a frightening lack of understanding of climate change, climate science, or how to maintain a healthy environment. "There is a...
Romney on the future, Ruckelshaus on the present
Former EPA Administrator Bill Ruckelshaus, the first to hold that position after the agency's creation, called GOP resistance to climate science "a threat to the country." Given the nickname "Mr....
Rep. Upton joins climate caucus
Michigan's Rep. Fred Upton, the former chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, joined the House Climate Solutions Caucus. "When it comes to climate change we must take an economically...
Climate Week En Review January 26, 2018
Another week is in the books! It was a little slow on the ecoright news side, but that doesn't mean we aren't working behind the scenes to make the world a better place. This week's must read: Check...
Climate a “priority” for Navy facilities nominee
Phyllis Beyer, President Donald Trump's nominee to head the Navy's Department of Facilities, told the Senate Armed Services Committee climate change and sea level rise are her "top priorities if...
Climate Week En Review January 19, 2018
Welcome to Friday and climate Week En Review. As always, we strive to bring you the best ecoright highlights of the week. Did we miss something? Let us know! This week's must read: Seeing Red on...
Baby, it’s hot outside
Federal agency scientists have concluded 2017 was one of the warmest years ever recorded. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration concluded 2017 was the third-warmest, while NASA said it...
Murkowski: Admin “squeamish” on climate change
Alaska's Sen. Lisa Murkowski, chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, in an interview with Politico, called out the Administration for its unwillingness to discuss climate...
The rest of the best ecoright news: Ohio conservatives support renewable energy, Romney calls out climate
And we're halfway there! It's Wednesday, in case the holiday and/or weather threw you off. Check out these tidbits of happy ecoright news. Support grows: In a new Public Opinion Strategies poll, 79...
Stefanik leads letter on national security, climate
New York's Rep. Elise Stefanik co-led a letter signed by over 100 members of Congresseleven Republicans, including Reps. Carlos Curbelo, Ryan Costello and Ileana Ros-Lehtinento President Donald...
Gov. Hogan commits Maryland to U.S. Climate Alliance
Maryland's GOP governor Larry Hogan committed to joining a bipartisan coalition of 14 states aiming to meet the goals set by the Paris Climate Agreement. The U.S. Climate Alliance was formed in June...
House Climate Solutions Caucus welcomes Sanford and Donovan
The first new GOP members to join the House Climate Solutions Caucus in 2018 are South Carolina's Rep. Mark Sanford and New York's Rep. Dan Donovan. "For over 30 years, I have seen the...