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.
EcoRight Speaks, Season 8, Episode 12: Reflections on EV Ownership
If you know us, you know by now that our team members are pretty good at embracing those low or lower carbon tools that can help with our personal carbon footprint. Recently, our engagement director, Angela Larck, took her family to the Everglades for spring break. And they decided to rent a car… and rented a Tesla!
Climate Week En Review: May 24, 2024
It's long weekend eve! If you've opened this email before setting out for a 3-day weekend, I am honored. If you're catching up after the fact, I am honored. This week's must read: Political...
EcoRight Speaks, Season 8, Episode 11: Dan Felton, executive director of AMERIPEN
For something a little different but a topic also near and dear to my heart, this week we featured Dan Felton, the executive director of AMERIPEN, an organization that represents the North American packaging value chain by providing public policy makers with fact-based, material inclusive, scientific information. Using sound science and a philosophy of material inclusivity, AMERIPEN develops and advocates positions on issues related to packaging and the environment. Members include leading brand owners, packaging converters, materials suppliers, and recyclers.
Climate Week En Review: May 17, 2024
Hello, readers! I’m on the road again this weekend, this time in Florida, which is sort of ironic given the next set of stories I’m sharing today…
Renting a Tesla Was the Worst Decision of the Trip – And That’s a Good Thing
My ten-year-old son has been obsessed with Teslas for years. Not because he thinks they’re going to save the planet but because he thinks they’re fast, look cool, and can drive themselves. So when he picked one out as our rental car for a recent trip to the Florida Everglades, I asked, “Why not?” I work in promoting clean energy. It may be time to figure out what these cars are all about. Turns out, it was the worst decision of our entire trip – and that’s a good thing.
Climate Week En Review: May 10, 2024
Hello and truly happy Friday! If you’re the type who opens emails as you receive them, I am just meeting up with my son, who is graduating from college on Saturday! So excuse me while I have a proud momma moment! (Except poor guy doesn’t have a job; the one he was offered fell through and he’s in a scramble. If you know anyone looking to hire an excellent researcher/writer—or any sort of entry level position with a chance to learn on the job—let’s talk!)
EcoRight Speaks, Season 8, Episode 10: WWU student and ACC/CCL volunteer, Conor Lincoln
When our Executive Director Bob Inglis is on the road, he often meets people whom he comes back and suggests for the podcast. In the case of this week’s guest, he may have delivered someone who is most likely going to change the world.
Climate Week En Review: May 3, 2024
I know that change can be scary, which is why when our communications director (and podcast producer extraordinaire) Price Atkinson announced he was leaving to take on an exciting new opportunity, I felt gutted.
EcoRight Speaks, Season 8, Episode 9: Supervisor Andres Jimenez
Hello, and happy halfway point in the season! This week’s guest comes to us via our friend (and past guest) in Florida, Brendan Shuler, who has his fingers on the pulse of a vast network of people acting on climate change. Andres Jimenez serves as Supervisor for Fairfax County’s Mason District. Born in Bogota, Colombia, Andres is the first Latino to serve on Fairfax County’s Board of Supervisors for Mason District, where he has lived for 12 years.
Climate Week En Review: April 26, 2024
Friday, April 26, aka the day I get to meet Angela Larck in person! We are quite a decentralized organization with team members in the DC metro area, Ohio, and South Carolina. Angela has been our engagement director for more than two years, but we have not yet met in person. That changes today! She’s going to be in Baltimore, about 45 minutes from my house. As you’re reading this, we are probably chatting away! Stay tuned for photographic evidence in next week’s newsletter!
EcoRight Speaks, Season 8, Episode 8: Tucker Perkins, host of Path to Zero podcast
Tucker Perkins is the host of the podcast Path to Zero (spoiler: it always feels a little stressful to interview another podcast host… the pressure is really on to nail it) and he’s also the President and CEO of Propane Education and Research Council (PERC), a nonprofit which invests in the research and development of propane-powered innovations, educates consumers about propane, and promotes the safe, efficient use of propane through safety training and education programs.
Climate Week En Review: April 19, 2024
TGIF! On Saturday, I bought myself a gravel bike, which means I can’t wait to get out and ride this weekend! I hope that whatever you’re inspired to do brings you joy.