EcoRight News
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.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker makes climate grants
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, who earlier this year signed an executive order for a climate adaption plan for the Commonwealth, made a series of grants and loans to help local communities with...
Climate Week En Review: Election Edition, November 11, 2016
ICYMI: we followed some (okay, numerous) races and ballot initiatives. Here's a run down the results of races with specific climate implications.The co-founder of the House Climate Solutions Caucus,...
LA State Treasurer supports market solutions
Louisiana State Treasurer John Kennedy, who is running for the state's vacant Senate seat in a race to be decided in a December run-off election, indicated he believes the globe is warming but that...
Election Day: climate winners and losers
Needless to say, we had our eyes on a lot of critical races last night. But we had a particular few in our sights. Since everyone in America is focused on analyzing the big one, we wanted to run...
Election Eve: ClimateEye eying numerous races
Since its inception in March 2015, ClimateEye has followed and reported on climate news, starting with a focus on the Republican candidates seeking the presidential nomination and expanding over the...
Climate Week En Review November 4, 2016
This week's must read: former Sen. Slade Gorton's op-ed on Washington State's carbon tax ballot initiative. This week's must listen: Warm Regards Podcast featuring our own Alex Bozmoski talking...
Our favorite ecoright mayor strikes again
Carmel, Indiana Mayor Jim Brainard, whose efforts ClimateEye has featured on more than one occasion, continues to highlight why being a good climate and environmental steward is "very much in line...
Trump says he’s “somewhat of an environmentalist”
GOP nominee Donald Trump said millennials should support his candidacy because he wants "clean air... and crystal clean water." "Now climate change, some people agree and some people don't," Trump...
Louisiana lawmaker seeks balance, reform
Louisiana Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA-6) said climate change "discussions are happening" amongst conservatives and pointed to energy conservation measures as steeped in "Republican ideals.""We're...
Climate Week En Review October 28, 2016
This week's must watch (and share): https://www.facebook.com/republicen/videos/8459881... This week's must read: http://thegreeneconomy.com/content/eco-conservativesIt was a busy week in ecoright...
Sen. Collins: climate change requires global approach
Appearing at an event held at Bowdoin College in her home state of Maine, Sen. Susan Collins told the audience she believes human activity contributes to climate change. "First of all, let me say...
Carbon tax ballot initiative gains key endorsements
A Washington State ballot initiative to implement a statewide carbon tax (I-732) picked up support from two key conservatives. Former Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna, responding to...