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: January 26, 2024
With apologies to those born in January who love celebrating their birthday, hibernating bears, and anyone else who otherwise loves the first month of the year, I sort of see it like the first pancake. A little rough. Either over or undercooked. Do not recommend. But the good news is that it’s almost over. As we move into the year, we move deeper into the work.
Poll Results: It’s a New Year – Dreams, goals, and climate commitments
Every month, republicEn usually asks 3 Questions for the EcoRight to learn more about our community. But sometimes we stray from our path and mix things up a bit. Like during the holiday season.
Climate Week En Review: January 19, 2024
Rain? Snow? Freezing temps? Welcome to winter and I love it. Snow, actual snow, blanketed the DC area earlier this week and again this morning, which made my Maine heart happy.
Climate Week En Review: January 12, 2024
We are back and looking forward to a great year ahead. More podcast episodes (season eight drop date TBD but you won’t have to wait too long) and more on-the-road events with our executive director, Bob Inglis. What might Congress do on carbon tariffs? How will the election influence climate discourse? Will 2024 be even warmer than 2023, the hottest year on record? Buckle up for an interesting year ahead.
Climate Year En Review: Twelve Months of EcoRighting
Highlights of 2023 If you know us, you know we love a look-back, so here is a glimpse of our collective highlights on the year. Some of them were self-driven accomplishments. Some occurred...
EcoRight Speaks, Season 7 Wrap Up
EcoRight Speaks: Season Seven Wrap Up With this episode, season seven is in the books! What a great 18 episodes we were able to share with you this time around. In our traditional manner, we have...
Climate Week En Review: December 15, 2023
And just like that, December is practically over. My birthday is Sunday and the rest of the year will zoom by probably before the cake is gone. Programming note: this is the last *regular* Week En...
Farmers Crucial In Shaping U.S. Climate Policy
Advancing a carbon tax for more than a decade, from rotary club meetings to college classrooms and myriad conferences in between, I thought I’d heard every question possible related to the...
Climate Week En Review: December 8, 2023
Hello, welcome back! We are counting down the greatest hits here and are so glad you tuned in to see what the EcoRight has cooking this week. This week's must read: Republicans, it's time to assert...
National Security Poll Results: From 37 states to Switzerland
Every month, republicEn asks 3 Questions for the EcoRight to learn more about our community.Does 🍃 natural security = national security? In this interview, Andrew Zolli, Chief Impact Officer at...
EcoRight Speaks, Season 7, Episode 17: Politico climate reporter Zack Colman
We felt honored to get a bit of time from Politico's Zack Colman to hear what he's looking for at the international climate conference—COP28—currently ongoing in Dubai, UAE. Whether you're following...
Climate Week En Review: December 1, 2023
December! Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. I understand that some of you roll your eyes at my enthusiasm for winter, but I cannot contain my glee. Even temps in the 20s and 30s this week did...