Here at republicEn, we call ourselves “Energy optimists. Climate realists.” It’s never been a goal of ours to demonize the natural gas industry. After all, it’s cleaner than other fossil fuels such as coal and oil, and technological innovations like gas leak detection and carbon capture continually improve its use. By Chelsea Henderson EcoRight News/ RepublicEN However, […]
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. By Chelsea Henderson EcoRight News/ RepublicEN Using sound science and […]
Hello from the shores of Lake Placid! Actually, I’m closer to Saranac Lake, but the house I’m staying at this week in New York is a short drive from Lake Placid and I’m loving the coincidence of being near this historic Olympic town for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. It’s been a beautiful place […]
And now for something a little different… 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 […]
If you’ve been listening to the podcast/reading Week En Review, then you know that I’m passionate about my garden, specifically about adding native plants that are good for pollinators, can handle drought conditions, and take little fuss from me. By Chelsea Henderson EcoRight News/ RepublicEN Now, I’m just a novice. But I listen and watch […]
Here comes the rain again… looks like a potentially soggy weekend for me, but I’m not sad about it. My garden has been a little crunchy with our lack of rain, so I will take it! By Chelsea Henderson EcoRight News/ RepublicEN This week’s must read: In the South, sea level rise accelerates at some of […]
Here we are with your abbreviated edition of Week En Review from RepublicEN before everyone heads off for what I hope is a long weekend. By Chelsea Henderson EcoRight News/ RepublicEN This week’s must read: Is climate change hurting your skin? When I saw this Yale Climate Communications piece, I immediately read it. As someone who has had […]
Bren Smith is a former fisherman, the co-founder of the non-profit GreenWave, which trains and supports ocean farmers in the era of climate change, working with coastal communities around the world to create a blue economy – built and led by farmers. By Chelsea Henderson EcoRight News/ RepublicEN Smith is also the author of the book Eat […]
Utah Rep. John Curtis, founder of the House Climate Solutions Caucus, handily won his primary this week in pursuit of the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Senator Mitt Romney. By Chelsea Henderson EcoRight News/ RepublicEN “Representative Curtis’s primary victory is not only a win for our shared conservative values, but is also a major step forward […]
This week’s EcoRight Speaks podcast features EcoRight networking queen and activist, Alina Clough. By Chelsea Henderson EcoRight News/ RepublicEN With experience with the American Conservation Coalition and ConserveAmerica, Clough is an EcoRight connector and freelance writer, working to bring together more people into the EcoRight fold. She’s had many op-eds published and has interesting perspectives on history as […]
Yesterday was the first day of summer, but this heat wave is anything but normal popsicle weather with 94 million Americans under a heat advisory. The Capital Weather Gang is telling those of us in the DC area to limit outdoor activities after 11am this weekend, if possible. But at least I do not live […]
This week’s guest on the EcoRight Speaks climate podcast is ecologist Dr. Michael Curran, who owns and operates Abnova Ecological Solutions. By Chelsea Henderson EcoRight News/ RepublicEN A Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP) and Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB), Dr. Curran received both the top M.S. and top Ph.D. Student Award in the country by the American […]
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 […]
Welcome back for another episode of the EcoRight Speaks! 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. By Chelsea Henderson EcoRight News/ RepublicEN He has farmed/harvested full size clams and operated wholesale/wet […]
Hello, EcoRight 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! By Chelsea Henderson EcoRight News/ RepublicEN This week’s must read: Florida at a climate crossroads: can the PROVE IT Act offer a solution? (The Invading […]