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.
Climate Week En Review: March 29, 2024
Hello, friends! About the time you’re getting this, I’m likely about to go to sleep in my hotel in Jordan, where I will spend the next week riding a bike (a real one!) through the countryside seeing some majestic places like Petra and Wadi Rum. Because I’m on this trip of a lifetime, there will be no Week En Review on April 5th, but I will be back in your inbox on April 12th!
EcoRight Speaks, Season 8, Episode 5: Bob Keefe, E2 Executive Director and author of Clean Economy Now
Welcome back to the EcoRight Speaks! This week’s special guest is Bob Keefe, the executive director of E2, a national, nonpartisan group of business leaders, investors and others who advocate for smart policies that are good for the economy and good for the environment.
Climate Week En Review: March 22, 2024
TGIF! Cherry blossoms are peaking, the NCAA tournament is in full swing, and spring is here. As are my allergies. Is it December yet?
EcoRight Speaks, Season 8, Episode 4: Tom McCrudden, owner/operator of Great Florida Shellfish Company
Today’s guest comes to us highly recommended from one of our favorite past guests. Tom McCrudden is the owner/operator of the Great Florida Shellfish Company, one of the longest operating shellfish hatchery in Florida.
Climate Week En Review: March 15, 2024
It looks like we are close to peak cherry blossom season in Washington, DC. 🌸 The puffy pink and white blooms are our version of fall foliage and the average peak day is occurring about six days sooner (March 30) than it was a century ago. And last year, peak bloom was on March 23rd. With warm, sunny weather in our forecast this week and weekend, we could have one of the earliest seasons ever.
EcoRight Speaks, Season 8, episode 3: NBC National Climate Reporter Chase Cain
As media outlets report the latest news about the breaking of monthly global heat records, it feels timely to roll out this week’s guest, who knows a thing or two about weather and weather patterns. Chase Cain is a national climate reporter and meteorologist for NBC and we found that combination of meteorology and journalism quite interesting.
Climate Week En Review: March 8, 2024
Okay, so here’s the deal. February 2024 was globally the hottest February on modern record. It’s also the NINTH MONTH IN A ROW that a month has beat out all other months for the heat record. So, March… what do you have? Hopefully not more of the same.
EcoRight Speaks, Season 8, Episode 2: Dr. Holly Krutka, University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources
Hello and welcome to episode two, featuring Dr. Holly, Krutka, the Executive Director of the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources where she oversees an interdisciplinary academic, outreach and research program focused on serving the Wyoming energy and extractive sector.
Climate Week En Review: March 1, 2024
March… comes in like a lion, goes out like a lamb, am I right? As we march toward spring, a time of renewal, renew your commitment to the EcoRight community. Write an LTE or op-ed. Share the EcoRight Speaks with a friend (the first episode of the new season is linked below). Invite Bob to speak at one of your events (virtually or in person). There are so many ways to show up!
EcoRight Speaks, Season 8, Episode 1: The Invading Sea Editor Nathan Crabbe
Welcome to SEASON EIGHT of the EcoRight Speaks. Kicking things off for us is
Nathan Crabbe, editor of The Invading Sea, a website featuring news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida.
Climate Week En Review: February 23, 2024
Hello, readers! I hope this weekly newsletter finds you well! We had a great week with a fantastic webinar, some key messengers in print, and overall a positive vibe! Read on!
Climate Week En Review: February 16, 2024
Happy Three-Day Weekend Eve! I know I always say this (except in January) but time is flying! Monday is Presidents Day (shout out to George and Abe) and March is just a few weeks away. My daffodils are popping up despite the chilly temps, eager to show off their blooms.