Yale Climate Connections featured repubicEN spokesperson Lance Lawson in their latest 90-second episode. By Chelsea Henderson EcoRight News/ RepublicEN In the episode, Teen changes stepdad’s mind on global warming: both used to think the problem was a hoax, Lance recounts the journey he and his family went on from not believing the science of climate change to […]
The day I have been waiting for is finally here. My conversation with former Florida Congressman Carlos Curbelo is now live and ready for your ears on your favorite podcast app. If you don’t give this episode a 5-star review, I don’t know what else I have to tempt you. By Chelsea Henderson EcoRight News/ RepublicEN He […]
This week’s must read: It’s Time for American Leaders to Wake Up to the Threat of Climate Change for the Good of the Planet and Business (Time) Ohio’s former Governor, John Kasich, wrote this op-ed in which he calls climate change “another problem that we know is coming, that we have the power to address, and yet which […]
On Tuesdays, we drop podcast episodes! (A prize for whoever gets the reference…) Anyone who is worried about the future of America can rest easy knowing that Kiera O’Brien and Alex Posner are heading up climate change efforts for their generation and beyond. By Chelsea Henderson EcoRight News/ RepublicEN These two ambitious, thoughtful, smart, kind people join me […]
The rich have a corrupt bargain with all of the Republican factions. Cut taxes for us, and we will use those tax cuts to blow out the budget and force Democrats to agree to cut social programs under the Dog Whistle Starve the Beast. But no more. By Mokurai On July 14, 1978, economist Alan Greenspan testified […]
Last. Day. Of. July. Also known as: eight days until my baby leaves for college. (I’m not crying, you’re crying.) (Okay. I’m crying.) But for real… there was some activity this week! While we still aren’t up to pre-covid levels of action, it’s nice to see action brewing. By Chelsea Henderson EcoRight News/ RepublicEN This week’s […]
Yesterday, Students for Carbon Dividends announced that more than 350 student government groups from colleges and universities in all 50 states, representing more than four million students, signed onto the “Students Government Leaders’ Statement on Carbon Dividends,” one of the largest statements of student body presidents in U.S. history. By Chelsea Henderson EcoRight News/ RepublicEN “We […]
Over the past several months, 53,000 pro-life Ohioans have signed a petition calling on Governor Mike DeWine and the members of the Ohio Legislature to transition Ohio to 100% clean, renewable energy by 2030. Members of Ohio’s faith community shared information about the importance of clean, renewable energy and what Ohio should do to embrace […]
The Evangelical Environmental Network is pleased to announce the results of our latest petition campaign (text below) where nearly 65,000 pro-life Christians called on their Members of Congress to include clean energy, healthy jobs, and support for farmers in the next stimulus package. These 65,000 join with 2 million other pro-life Christians who have called […]
It’s hot. There’s not much else to say. I’m self quarantining to keep away from melting temperatures. I had hoped to get a weather reprieve (and lobster) by driving up to Maine in August, but their strict covid restrictions on visitors would mean I couldn’t see family or do anything for two weeks, so here […]
Welcome to episode six of the EcoRight Speaks podcast. My dream is to become your must listen: that podcast that you wake up Tuesday morning eager to hit the start button on. My other dream is to get 100 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts, so please help me make my dreams come true. You can […]
Who’s hot? After 20 consecutive days of 90 degrees or higher, the DC metro area is officially melting. I guess it’s a good thing for keeping people inside? By Chelsea Henderson EcoRight News/ RepublicEN This week’s must read: The mayor of Heber City, Utah, Kelleen Potter, was joined by Bill Rappleye, president and CEO of the Draper […]
The mayor of Heber City, Utah, Kelleen Potter, was joined by Bill Rappleye, president and CEO of the Draper Area Chamber of Commerce and Dallin Koecher, the executive director of the Heber Valley Chamber of Commerce, to announce in a Deseret News op-ed the launch of Utahns for Carbon Dividends. By Chelsea Henderson EcoRight News/ RepublicEN “As a red state, […]
Episode Five of EcoRIght Speaks is live and available on your favorite podcast platform. Don’t forget to subscribe and if you listen on Apple, drop us a five-star rating. There’s a rumor that our producer Price Atkinson will read his favorite reviews on air. By Chelsea Henderson EcoRight News/ RepublicEN This week, I talk to Sarah Hunt, co-founder and […]
Dear Representatives, According to the House Calendar, HB 2025 will be brought before the entire House tomorrow. As you consider the bill’s merits, please consider the old axiom: “penny wise dollar foolish.” There is much discussion and fear about rumors of RGGI closing coal fired electric generating in Pennsylvania. The reality is that coal plants will […]