EcoRight Speaks: Recent Episodes
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Nature is Nonpartisan's Hattie Hobart on their stakeholders and engaging with different groups and audiences.
Hattie Hobart on the work of Nature is Nonpartisan and the way they are engaging outdoor-minded people and conservationists.
Hattie Hobart talks about the new organization, Nature is Nonpartisan and their launch this past spring.
If you love the outdoors but are sick of political fighting, this episode is for you! Hattie Hobart is the Chief of Staff at Nature is Nonpartisan, the latest nonprofit founded by Benji Backer. Together, the team believes that nature is one of the few things that connects us all—and it deserves better.
With a focus on returning nonpartisanship to issues surrounding nature, Nature is Nonpartisan is the remedy needed in today’s polarized world. Hattie will talk about recent accomplishments and what they are looking to do in the year ahead. This episode and interview with Hattie is literally a 'breath of fresh nonpartisan air,' so don't miss it!
Fusion Industry Association CEO Andrew Holland says fusion is "downstream" of permitting reform and nuclear regulations.
Fusion Industry Association's Andrew Holland explains the basic difference between nuclear and fusion energy.
Fusion Industry Association CEO Andrew Holland on companies now hitting the break-even point on fusion.
What is fusion energy and how far away is it from being commercialized? Friend of the pod Andrew Holland, the founding CEO of the Fusion Industry Association is here to tell us that fusion is on the way to being a part of our lives.
What is the status of the technology? Policy? What about the geopolitical challenges? Tune in to learn more about this cutting-edge technology and what is needed to spark the fusion revolution with guest Andrew Holland!
Electrification Coalition's Aaron Viles explains how the rollback of the EV tax credit has affected the industry.
Electrification Coalition's Aaron Viles on "The Great American Roadtrip" concerning EVs' infrastructure.
Aaron Viles explains the Electrification Coalition and its work in electrifying transportation for our economic and national security. Listen to the entire interview on this week's episode!
If you have thought about electric vehicle ownership or have worried about the state of the EV market in the U.S., especially since the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act gutted tax incentives to purchase EVs, this episode is for you. Aaron Viles is the senior director of campaigns at the Electrification Coalition, where he develops and directs campaigns to advance state and federal policy for transportation electrification.
Despite recent political setbacks, Viles has a positive story to share about EV market trends. His enthusiasm is infectious and left host Chelsea Henderson eager to make her first EV purchase. Catch this week's episode all about EVs!
Sarah Beth Aubrey said financial sustainability is a topic that is entering the agricultural conversation in rural communities more.
Sarah Beth Aubrey on rural areas and communities being the hot spot for renewable energy discussions.
Sarah Beth Aubrey is back! This midwest-based expert on sustainability, rural land use, agriculture policy, and connecting people returns to the show to share an update on conversations around sustainability, as well as dive into some of the land use issues that are front of mind in rural America. She also shares an update on The WISE Experience, her network for professional women in the sustainability sector, including an exciting opportunity coming in February 2026
Miami Herald editorial board member Mary Anna Mancuso shares what environmental issues resonate with local readers.
Tampa Bay Times environmental reporter Max Chesnes talks about the ways he communicates with readers on climate issues that matter.
republicEn.org executive director and former Congressman Bob Inglis (R-SC) on the words and language that resonates with conservative audiences on climate policy.
For the third-straight year, our team at republicEn.org has participated in Florida Climate Week, a week-long series of events and panels hosted by the Volo Foundation and held virtually and in-person around the state. This fall, our republicEn panel explored how climate communicators effectively convey the risks posed by climate change, particularly amid deep polarization on the adoption of climate solutions. And we are bringing you that very conversation and panel for this week's episode of the "EcoRight Speaks."
Moderated by The Invading Sea editor Nathan Crabbe and including a panel of experts on communicating climate change, today’s episode features panelists: Mary Anna Mancuso (Editorial Board member at the Miami Herald); Max Chesnes (Tampa Bay Times environmental reporter) and former Congressman Bob Inglis (republicEn.org Executive Director). Find out more about Florida Climate Week and their other events!
DEPLOY/US Vice President Alex Bozmoski discusses the origins and evolution of the EcoRight movement over the years.
DEPLOY/US VP Alex Bozmoski on the growth of the EcoRight since joining at its inception.
Alex Bozmoski reflects on host Chelsea Henderson's weekly "Week En Review" Friday email update that is about to turn 10 years old this fall.
If you’re a member of the EcoRight, today’s guest needs no introduction. Alex Bozmoski is the heart of the EcoRight; he’s the fertilizer; he’s the one ensuring its growth. But in case you're new to Alex, he is a 20-year veteran of energy and climate policy, and, as alluded to, has spent more than 13 years focusing on building the Ecoright field.
Prior to DEPLOY/US, he co-founded republicEn.org, a community of EcoRight libertarians and conservatives advancing climate action rooted in free enterprise. He previously developed clean-energy projects in East Africa, consulted for think tanks, authored peer-reviewed articles, worked on several GOP campaigns, and designed and facilitated e-learning courses on environmental economics and policy for World Bank technical assistance programs. He’s also a great friend to everyone on the team!
Utah State Representative Dr. Raymond Ward (R-UT-19) on not being able to buy "balcony solar" equipment in the U.S.
Utah State Rep. Raymond Ward (R-UT-19) on the barriers to "balcony solar" in Utah and how his bill passed.
Utah House of Representatives Rep. Raymond Ward explains his state house bill regarding "balcony solar" on our 200th episode of the "EcoRight Speaks."
Welcome to the 200th episode of the "EcoRight Speaks" podcast! On this episode, we have a conversation with Utah State Rep. Raymond Ward (R-UT-19), a trained physician who has been serving in the Utah House of Representatives since 2015. Through his travels to Germany, Dr. Ward learned about an innovative way they are using solar that is cheaper, portable, and also reliable.
However, the same product in the U.S. faces barriers to market entry, including in his home state with even tighter restrictions preventing the adoption of so-called “balcony solar.” Dr. Ward has been working to change that by introducing a bill to amend state law, which would allow balcony solar. He is also looking at how national policies can change to allow access to this innovative technology.
Join us for a great conversation with Dr. Raymond Ward as well as a celebration with a few friends dropping by our 200th episode!
American Geophysical Union's Lexi Shultz says sweeping the scientific data under the rug will do nothing to help solve the climate problem.
AGU's Lexi Shultz provides concerned podcast listeners with feedback on how to help the scientific community.
American Geophysical Union's Lexi Shultz on how the AGU's climate scientists are dealing with not only the scientific pushback but funding cuts.
On episode seven this week, we welcome first-time guest Lexi Shultz, who currently serves as Vice President of Public Affairs at the American Geophysical Union (AGU), a global community supporting more than half a million advocates and professionals in the Earth and space sciences. She also works on programs providing scientists with the skills, support and opportunities they need to effectively engage with policymakers.
Before joining AGU, Shultz spent eight years at the Union of Concerned Scientists, where she was part of an effort to restore scientific integrity to the policymaking process. She then worked on the climate and energy program, which is where host Chelsea Henderson first interacted and worked with her. Shultz talks about the importance of science in all aspects of our lives, including in the climate fight on this episode!
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions' (CRES) Heather Reams on possible discussions she anticipates taking place at the upcoming National Clean Energy Week.
CRES president & CEO Heather Reams on the pulse of the clean energy community during the current Congress and ahead of National Clean Energy Week (Sept. 15-19, 2025).
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) president & CEO Heather Reams on what attendees can expect from guest speakers at the 9th Annual National Clean Energy Week.
This week we are welcoming back Heather Reams, President and CEO of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions. CRES is a right-of-center, non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. that engages policymakers and the public about responsible, conservative solutions to address our nation’s energy, economic and environmental security, while increasing America’s competitive edge. A key part of the EcoRight community, she has led the CRES team since 2016 and oversees the core activities of the organization, ensuring the successful expansion of conservative clean energy policies across the nation.
In addition to her role at CRES, Reams is also the Founder and Chair of both National Clean Energy Week (NCEW) and the Conservative Climate Foundation (CCF). This week she joins host Chelsea Henderson to preview the 9th annual National Clean Energy Week conference (Sept. 15-19, 2025) with options to tune-in virtually or attend in person.
Raj Agrawal on what inspired him to write a book after retiring from aerospace engineering.
Raj Agrawal is a retired aerospace engineer and a first-generation immigrant from India. After completing his bachelor’s in engineering, he came to Ottawa, Canada where he obtained his master’s in aerospace engineering and met his future wife. They moved to Montreal, where they made their home for almost a quarter century and became proud parents. The family immigrated to the United States, the land of cutting-edge research and revolutionary inventions, just before the turn of the new century.
But he’s not here this week to talk about his engineering career; he’s here to talk about his “near-term science fiction” trilogy. The first two books, Not for Sale! and Reversal! are published and the third book is in progress. He believes in the power of storytelling as a component of policy advocacy and that idea resonated with us.
Corey Kerkela talks about the work of the Fellowship of the Trees with Rotary and why it fits so well with Rotary's mission in local communities across the country and the world.
Rotary Club of Vero Beach Oceanside president Corey Kerkela on what The Fellowship of the Trees does through Rotary.
Corey Kerkela shares where his love of the outdoors came from and what inspired him to help create The Fellowship of the Trees.
If you've listened to past episodes of "EcoRight Speaks," then you know how excited we are about having first-time guests and introducing new topics to our listeners. Corey Kerkela is the president of the Rotary Club of Vero Beach Oceanside in Florida and the chairperson of The Fellowship of the Trees, a group whose mission is to connect communities by combining purposeful intention with action to rewild, regenerate, and restore land and culture, ensuring a thriving Earth for future generations.
Kerkela has been leading tree planting locally in Vero Beach and sees it as a non-partisan action people can take that is good for the environment and for local communities. Our republcEn.org executive director Bob Inglis had the pleasure of meeting Kerkela in person at a recent Rotary Club event in the Sunshine State and just knew Kerkela had to come on the show and share his passion and wisdom.
Catch this refreshing interview with Corey Kerkela and how he and his Vero Beach Rotary Club are making a difference in their local community!
EDF's David Kieve reminds listeners that a lot of partisan energy legislation used to be bipartisan with support from both sides of the aisle.
EDF Action president David Kieve on the importance of holding the door open for conservatives on climate solutions.
President David Kieve shares more about his role and work at EDF Action. Catch David's entire interview online with host Chelsea Henderson!
We're pumped to welcome another first-time guest this week as Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Action president David Kieve joins host Chelsea Henderson. Kieve talks about EDF's political advocacy in addressing climate change and its bipartisan work reaching out to lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
Kieve also discusses how important their work is in cultivating conservative lawmakers and being helpful when they do come around on climate. He also touches on the bipartisan nature of the production tax credit, Inflation Reduction Act and the role of clean energy in the American economy. Catch this week's interview with EDF's David Kieve!
Former republicEn contributor and writer Mary Anna Mancuso on pitching climate change from different angles. Follow her column "The Point" at the Miami Herald.
Miami Herald Editorial Board member Mary Anna Mancuso on the voice of editorials vs columns and her enjoyment of writing opinion pieces.
After many years as a republicEn contributor and longtime member of the EcoRight community, Mary Anna Mancuso on her new job working as an Editorial Board member and opinion writer at the Miami Herald.
Have you ever wondered how a media outlet editorial board works? How does an editorial board land on ideas, research and write not only the opinion pieces, but individual columns?
In this episode, Mary Anna Mancuso, a veteran political strategist and one of the most widely published EcoRight opinion writers, discusses her new job on the editorial staff at the Miami Herald. Mancuso, a former member of the republicEn community, brings a conservative perspective to her role at the Herald, including her new column, The Point.
It's been a while since we had her on, but we're excited to welcome back Mary Anna Mancuso!
Dr. Doug Casa on the changes with football practice starting mid-summer and what coaches and support staff are doing to prevent heat-related illness. He directs the Korey Stringer Institute, which provide research, education, advocacy and consultation to maximize performance, optimize safety and prevent sudden death for the athlete, warfighter and laborer.
Dr. Doug Casa talks about football being the American sport with the most heat-related illnesses. Find out more about the Korey Stringer Institute online.
Korey Stringer Institute CEO Dr. Doug Casa provides key research, education, advocacy & consultation to maximize performance, optimize safety and prevent sudden death for the athletes. He shares how he thinks sports will adapt to the heat and climate change in the future.
We are so excited to launch season 11 of the "EcoRight Speaks" podcast and we're starting the new season with a bang! Dr. Doug Casa is the CEO of the Korey Stringer Institute at the University of Connecticut, where they are developing and disseminating practical strategies to prevent sudden death in sport, military, and laborers, promote health and safety best practices in the physically active, and optimize performance.
Dr. Casa, author of the book "Preventing Sudden Death in Sport and Physical Activity," joined host Chelsea Henderson this week to discuss the impact of climate change on sports, the ways athletes and sports organizations are adapting, and what the future may hold for major American sports. It's a fascinating listen for any sports fan and those concerned about how climate change will impact your favorite sport.
Find out more about the Korey Stringer Institute and their important work online!
Our republicEn.org executive director Bob Inglis on the EcoRight message to fellow conservatives and right-of-center audiences/groups.
Did Chelsea or Price have a favorite episode this season? Listen as they share the "EcoRight Speaks" episodes that stood out.
Host Chelsea Henderson and producer Price Atkinson reflect on five years and 10 seasons of the "EcoRight Speaks" podcast. Listen to past episodes at Spotify, Apple Podcast or online at https://republicen.org/podcast
As is customary at the end of every "EcoRight Speaks" season, we like to bring you a "best of" episode to recap some of the outstanding guests we've had since the season began back in January. In this episode, host Chelsea Henderson takes you through some of her favorite guests and sound bytes from season 10.
You'll hear from former U.S. Senator Bill Frist (TN-R), Climate Leadership Council's Catrina Rorke, Evangelical Environmental Network's Revered Mitch Hescox, environmental entrepreneur Zara Summers, Rewiring America's Ari Matusiak and also witty professor Dr. Bob Eccles plus many more. Recap the season with us before Chelsea and producer Price Atkinson put a bow on season 10!
You can always go back through past episodes and listen to great interviews from seasons one through nine, too.
Former U.S. Senator Bill Frist (R-TN) details the cognitive effects climate change can and does have on school-aged kids in some areas of the country. Click here to catch the entire interview with Dr. Frist!
Dr. Bill Frist shares how and why as a physician climate change is personal to him, his family and his patients. You can subscribe to his Substack called "A Second Opinion" by clicking here.
Former U.S. Senator Dr. Bill Frist (R-TN) on whether climate change is a public health crisis. Dr. Frist is now The Nature Conservancy's global board chair.
We are bringing some serious conservative star power this week, as we welcome this week's guest and former United States Senator Dr. Bill Frist (R-TN). Dr. Frist is the former GOP Senate Majority Leader and was a nationally-acclaimed heart and lung transplant surgeon before serving in the U.S. Senate.
The current Chair of the Global Board of The Nature Conservancy, Dr. Frist is now engaged in the public health crisis as it relates to climate change. He is highlighting the increasing threat of vector-borne diseases like malaria and Lyme disease due to climate change and a personal connection as well as emphasizing the need for the public to consider how climate change impacts various aspects of human health, including respiratory diseases, heart conditions, and mental well-being.
You can find out more at Dr. Frist's website or subscribe to his Substack called "A Second Opinion."
Non-toxic paint entrepreneur Patrick Hughes shares the difference of embodied carbon in latex versus organic paint.
While at EarthX this past spring in Dallas, Texas, host Chelsea Henderson met several interesting people, including this week's guest Patrick Hughes. Hughes has worked in the paint industry for over 40 years, but it was less than ten years ago that he educated himself on the harmful chemicals in paint, which can cause harm to those who breathe their fumes.
This sparked a mission to educate developers, builders, large-scale entities using paint on a commercial scale (as well as educating everyday people) in hopes of disrupting the paint industry, causing it to evolve into one that embraces non-toxic properties. Catch this interview with Patrick Hughes and learn more about bio-based paints and more!
Learn more about Hughes and his work with Pinnacle Paints: https://pinnaclecoatingsgroup.com
EcoRight "OG" Bob Inglis on republicEn.org's programming in target states as well as other audiences. Click here to join the republicEn community!
Bob Inglis on what message the EcoRight can deliver to fellow conservatives and leaders about climate change. Listen to the entire interview with Bob this week!
republicEn.org executive Director Bob Inglis on the current legislative thinking regarding climate with one important caveat.
It's been a while since we welcomed "OG" EcoRight royalty to the podcast but that all changes this week. Our republicEn.org executive director and former Congressman Bob Inglis joins host Chelsea Henderson this week for a here-and-now conversation regarding climate change.
What is the role of the EcoRight with the Trump administration and current Congress? Where do things stand politically? Why is Bob so optimistic? Tune in to hear Bob Inglis answer all of YOUR burning questions this week!
LanzaTech's Dr. Zara Summers talks about the sustainability of jet fuel. Learn more about LanzaTech.
LanzaTech's Dr. Zara Summers on the capitalistic side of their business. Click to listen to the entire interview!
Dr. Zara Summers explains more about LanzaTech and her role as the company's Chief Science Officer.
Host Chelsea Henderson met Dr. Zara Summers, Chief Science Officer at LanzaTech, when they were at EarthX 2025, participating in the Women’s Energy Summit last month. Throughout her career, Dr. Summers has been most energized by working to identify solutions to enhance economic, environmental and climate stability.
Dr. Summers leads the passionate and innovative Science team at LanzaTech, combining biology and engineering to tackle carbon transformation. And part of that transformation, miraculously, includes making Athleta leggings out of captured carbon. Catch this great conversation with Dr. Zara Summers!
Dr. Bob Eccles flips the script and poses a key question to host Chelsea Henderson regarding who can help lead to a legislative climate solution.
Clean energy expert Dr. Bob Eccles on what he thinks the EcoRight needs to do to help the climate narrative.
Oxford professor and clean energy expert Dr. Bob Eccles shares his thoughts on the EcoRight. Listen to the entire interview!
Bob Eccles is a big fan of the EcoRight community. Dr. Eccles also an Oxford professor and clean energy expert and this week's guest with host Chelsea Henderson. Currently a visiting professor of Management Practice at the Said Business School at the University of Oxford, he's engaged in research projects focused on corporate purpose, corporate reporting, engagement and stewardship, and private equity.
Dr. Eccles has also been a visiting lecturer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School of Management and was a Berkeley Social Impact Fellow at the Haas School of Business at the University of California Berkeley. He recently co-authored the piece "China is no green energy darling," which caught the attention of the entire republicEn.org team. He has some fresh insights on bipartisanship that we hope you will enjoy this week!
President of MicroGrid North America Jana Gerber addresses data centers and the ways her company Schneider Electric is looking to decarbonize.
Danielle Azoulay, founder of the CSO Shop, gave us a tidbit that will make you rethink that plastic water bottle.
Host Chelsea Henderson shares more about what EarthX is and more about Earth Day Women's Summit she attended in Dallas, TX.
EarthX 2025 is a comprehensive environmental conference that features in-depth conversations with important business, political and environmental leaders. EcoRight Speaks host Chelsea Henderson attended the Earth Day Women’s Summit and this week she brings you some of the featured speakers, including Jana Gerber (MicroGrid North America), Rosie Austin (AT&T), Danielle Azoulay (CSO Shop) and others. Catch this week's episode from EarthX!
Evan Patrohay describes his job and part of what he does as a conservationist in South Carolina.
South Carolina conservationist Evan Patrohay shares more about the global restoration of oysters. Listen to the entire interview online!
ACC volunteer and conservationist Evan Patrohay poses one question for environmentalists. Learn more about Evan on his website.
We're returning to our executive director Bob Inglis' Palmetto State roots this week, as we welcome American Conservation Coalition (ACC) volunteer and South Carolina conservationist Evan Patrohay. Patrohay is a Clemson University graduate and joined host Chelsea Henderson to discuss the modern environmental movement, creation care from an individual responsibility and environmental resilience of the oyster among many other things.
Catch this week's episode to hear from a South Carolina conservative, dedicated to the cause of responsible leadership and environmental conservation because as Evan Patrohay says, 'conservation is conservative!' Learn more about Patrohay at his American Conservative website.
Sludge Hub's Jonathan Leonard on the type of programming they're running in West Virginia.
Sludge Hub founder Jonathan Leonard explains abandoned mine lands. Listen to the full interview online!
Have you ever wondered what happens to coal mines after they stop being mined? Stop right here and listen to Jonathan Leonard, the energy auditor who gave up his life and desk job in DC to work on the restoration of Abandoned Mine Lands (AML).
Leonard is the founder of The Sludge Hub, a network of AML that hosts ecological restoration and waste reutilization projects, providing access, support services, and community to a wide range of eco-concerned organizations and individuals operating in post-coal spaces. And they are hiring “externs” for two-week stints...tune in to learn more!
Climate Leadership Council senior VP Catrina Rorke on what they hear most from companies who are building the U.S. carbon advantage.
CLC's Catrina Rorke on whether a carbon border adjustment is enough to get other countries onboard to follow our lead on climate reductions. Find out more about the Climate Leadership Council and their work!
Climate Leadership Council's Catrina Rorke on their latest report, America’s Carbon Advantage 2025.
According to our friend Catrina Rorke, the U.S. Carbon Advantage is alive and well. Rorke serves as the senior vice president for policy and research at the Climate Leadership Council and executive director of the Center for Climate and Trade. Once upon a time, she also worked for our executive director, Bob Inglis and has been doing world-class research on climate and trade policies for years.
The CLC recently released America’s Carbon Advantage 2025, an update to their initial 2020 report on the topic of U.S. manufacturing. American firms produce the same or similar goods as their competitors with fewer emissions. Goods manufactured in the U.S. are more than two times more carbon-efficient than the world average and about four times more carbon-efficient than those manufactured in China.
Make sure to catch this episode with our friend and one of our favorites Catrina Rorke!
Bill Chapman on the conversations he hosts with skeptics and the shocking reality that he enjoys arguing on social media.
Bill Chapman is a long-time and active member of our republicEn.org community and the EcoRight at large. A retired engineer, Chapman believes in the power of speaking to people about climate change, specifically, technology and engineering-based solutions that are possible.
Chapman convenes monthly dinners for those who live in New York City and want to engage on climate science and energy engineering. And he is the founder of Conservative Climate Activists!
Sustainability expert Shannon Fitzgerald O’Shea on the partisanship and inaction to climate solutions.
Sustainability expert Shannon Fitzgerald O’Shea on how the issue has evolved over the last 10-15 years.
Shannon Fitzgerald O’Shea is a long-time sustainability expert whose career has spanned both public and private sectors. A global communications and advocacy leader who is passionate about storytelling with authenticity and purpose, Shannon believes in the power of communications to build trust and move minds.
Shannon is a new member of the republicEn.org community and her piece "A Bad Communication Strategy Around Sustainability" was recently published in the Harvard Business Review. From greenwashing to greenhushing, host Chelsea Henderson covers the evolution of sustainability practices and more with Shannon Fitzgerald O’Shea!
U.S. Green Building Council's Ben Evans on one of the myths about sustainable buildings.
U.S. Green Building Council's Ben Evans explains why the LEED certification program is important.
Federal Legislative Director Ben Evans explains what the U.S. Green Building Council does and their LEED certification program.
We are excited to welcome another new guest to the "EcoRight Speaks." Ben Evans is the Federal Legislative Director for the U.S. Green Building Council and he joined host Chelsea Henderson to talk about leading the Council’s advocacy work in Washington, DC, while promoting green buildings and sustainable communities.
Evans talks about their work at the USGBC and their role in running the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. He also touched on what they are focused on right now with legislation on Capitol Hill, rewarding investments in homes and businesses and finally consumer savings with the accumulation of buying energy-efficient products. Catch Ben Evans this week!
Professor Leaf Van Boven explains arbitrary polarization regarding the messenger to policy solutions. His op-ed with colleague David Sherman "Republicans hold the key to depolarizing the climate issue" was recently published by The Hill.
Researcher Leaf Van Boven said the same policy proposal will elicit a completely different reaction depending on which party it comes from.
Professor Leaf Van Boven details the work he and his colleague David Sherman are doing to understand the climate policy division between Rs and Ds. Check out their recent op-ed in The Hill.
When it comes to policy and politics, the messenger is always critical to the issue. And this week University of Colorado professor Leaf Van Boven shares his research on climate policy and how Republican support for such policies increases the changes of that effort being enacted.
You can check out his and David Sherman's recent op-ed "Republicans hold the key to depolarizing the climate issue" that appeared in The Hill last month. And don't forget you can check out past episodes of the EcoRight Speaks on our website at https://republicen.org/podcast.
Re-Wiring America's Ari Matusiak shares a story from his college foreshadowing his future work and career in the energy field.
Re-Wiring America's Ari Matusiak says big, expensive and personal decisions in a person's home are about long-term infrastructure.
President & CEO Ari Matusiak explains who and what Re-Wiring America is and their work on climate change.
This week we are excited to welcome another first-time guest to the "EcoRight Speaks." Ari Matusiak is the founder and CEO of Re-Wiring American and he joined host Chelsea Henderson to talk about their work and the impact on climate change.
Matusiak touches on the investments in your home regarding appliances, misconceptions about what electrification means to consumers and so much more. Trust us, you'll learn something in this episode with Re-Wiring America's Ari Matusiak!
Author Mike Conley on the target audience for his book "Earth is a Nuclear Power." You can order his book online at Amazon.
Mike Conley on the different points regarding nuclear he and co-author Tim Maloney tackle in their book "Earth is a Nuclear Power." Catch the entire interview on this week's episode!
Author Mike Conley shares what got him interested in nuclear, pushing him to write the book "Earth is a Nuclear Power: The Environmental Case for Nuclear Power."
"EcoRight Speaks" host Chelsea Henderson is also a best-selling author and she always jumps at the chance to talk with another fellow energy and climate author. And this week we welcome Mike Conley, co-author of the book "Earth is a Nuclear Power: The Environmental Case for Nuclear Power."
In the book, Conley and co-author Tim Maloney dismantlie misinformation and nuclear fear with captivating facts about nuclear power as well as the many benefits it provides today. He also leans into 1979 accident at Three Mile Island, as to why nuclear is still the safest way to power America today. Catch this week's fascinating interview with author Mike Conley!
Evangelical Environmental Network president emeritus Revered Mitch Hescox shares his Evangelical view on how to get people to care about people again.
Evangelical Environmental Network's Revered Mitch Hescox said most Americans don't understand the true costs associated with climate change.
Former Evangelical Environmental Network president Revered Mitch Hescox on what he thinks is the best way legislatively to address climate change. Catch the entire interview!
We are back with yet another season of the "EcoRight Speaks," and we are kicking off season 10 with guest Revered Mitch Hescox! Reverend Hescox is President Emeritus of the Evangelical Environmental Network, a conservative group of evangelical Christians who are rediscovering and reclaiming the Biblical mandate to care for creation and working toward a stable climate and a healthy, pollution-free world.
Rev. Hescox, who co-authored "Caring for Creation: The Evangelical Guide To Climate Change and a Healthy Environment," joins host Chelsea Henderson to talk about how Christians can and are entering the climate change conversation. Catch the first episode of season 10 today!
Producer Price Atkinson sings a 'shortened' happy birthday to our podcast host Chelsea Henderson to wrap up season nine!
After the November election, Alliance for Market Solutions executive director Alex Flint helped illuminate what might happen on climate and clean energy policies with a new Administration next year.
Host Chelsea Henderson shares her thoughts on wrapping up our ninth season of the EcoRight Speaks.
Here we are...at the end of season nine! It’s time for our traditional "best of" wrap up, where we highlight some of our favorite episodes. We had some stellar guests this season (August to December), so let this "Best of Season Nine" be your EcoRight Speaks sampler...then go back and listen to any full episodes you might have missed.
Thanks to all our guests, listeners, republicEn members, supporters and more for a wonderful season. We can't wait for season 10 with you in 2025!
Sustainability entrepreneur Sarah Beth Aubrey is optimistic about the next two years on climate leadership at the federal level.
Entrepreneur Sarah Beth Aubrey says females outnumber males in the sustainability field in both the field and board room.
Sustainability entrepreneur Sarah Beth Aubrey shares more about the Women in Sustainability Experience (WISE) group she recently founded.
Returning to the show this week is Sarah Beth Aubrey, a highly experienced entrepreneur, advisor and coach for global agricultural brands with a career spanning two decades. Earlier this year, she launched WISE, the Women in Sustainability Experience, which she talks to us about on the show.
CCL Radio host/producer Peterson Toscano on their young "Green Tea Party Radio" podcast.
CCL's Peterson Toscano on his podcast journey to amplify all voices including conservatives on the climate debate.
CCL Radio host/producer Peterson Toscano shares how he and colleagues created their new eight-part climate series "Hot Mess."
The man behind the mic sits in the hot seat! In this episode, legendary climate podcast producer Peterson Toscano is back to talk about why he is so passionate about elevating and amplifying conservative voices on the issue of climate change. And he also tells about his new six-part podcast called "Hot Mess." Don't miss it!
E&E News climate reporter Emma Dumain on whether she thinks the Inflation Reduction Act will get repealed early in the upcoming Congress.
E&E News climate reporter Emma Dumain shares what she's hearing regarding the incoming administration.
E&E News reporter Emma Dumain joins us this week on the "EcoRight Speaks" to share what she’s been hearing on Capitol Hill as the incoming administration is beginning to roll out its new Cabinet picks. Dumain covers climate and Congress on Capitol Hill and she shares the latest on the Cabinet nominations to clean energy legislation, so don't miss it this week!
Alex Flint weighs in on whether a carbon tax could be part of the tax debate in the next Congress.
Alex Flint on the results of the presidential election providing an opportunity for capitalism to drive a policy solution on climate.
Alex Flint says while the political left is committed to solving change, the needle hasn't moved enough where we're going to see the results fall off the table.
Alliance for Market Solutions executive director Alex Flint returns to the "EcoRight Speaks" to break down the election results from last Tuesday and provide his post-election perspective on what we can expect on climate change and clean energy issues in 2025. Is a carbon tax on the table? You’ll have to tune in to find out!
EcoRight member Lauren Barros on why she thinks Utah Congressman John Curtis is such a special representative.
republicEn friend Tom Moyer shares his thoughts on Utah Congressman John Curtis' Conservative Climate Summit last month.
republicEn Executive Director Bob Inglis reacts to attending Congressman John Curtis' recent third annual Conservative Climate Summit in Utah.
Our executive director Bob Inglis returns for another episode of the "EcoRight Speaks" but this week he plays the role of reporter from Congressman John Curtis' Conservative Climate Summit last month in Utah. Bob dishes on the Climate Summit with podcast host Chelsea Henderson and he also connects with some special guests that you'll hear from.
Don't miss Bob's interviews from our EcoRight friends Tom Moyer, Lauren Barros plus several more!
Sherri Goodman says Members of Congress have been quick to fund climate resiliency projects on military bases but that should also transcend to other projects, too.
National security expert Sherri Goodman shares the threat that military bases are facing with rising sea levels due to climate change.
National security expert Sherri Goodman on coining the term "threat multiplier" and how to deal with threats.
We're excited to welcome back a past "EcoRight Speaks" guest, national security expert Sherri Goodman, author of the recently published book "Threat Multiplier: Climate, Military Leadership and the Fight for Global Security."
Goodman's latest book is a reflection of her long-standing work to make the connection between national security and climate change. She coined the term “threat multiplier,” which fundamentally reshaped the national discourse on climate security. Check out her conversation with host Chelsea Henderson!
Climate Leadership Council CEO Greg Bertelsen on their new report "Prioritizing American Interest: A New Strategy for Global Decarbonization."
Climate Leadership Council's Greg Bertelsen on the current political gridlock blocking the massive economic opportunity on climate action.
Climate Leadership Council CEO Greg Bertelsen says the U.S. is at an inflection point regarding climate policy, specifically addressing emissions.
We're excited to welcome back Climate Leadership Council CEO Greg Bertelsen to tell us about the Council’s latest research report: "Prioritizing American Interest: A New Strategy for Global Decarbonization."
The report lays out both challenges and opportunities encountered on the path to reducing global emissions worldwide by putting forth an intentionally pro-U.S. agenda on competitiveness, economic growth, resource security, and geopolitical influence.
Carlos Curbelo says the looming tax debate coming to Congress next year could set up more potential legislative action on climate.
Former GOP Congressman Carlos Curbelo shares how and why the House Climate Solutions Caucus was started to try and thaw the political ice on climate change.
Former GOP Congressman Carlos Curbelo on how past climate denialism has impacted his effort to try and bring conservatives to the table today.
This week on episode nine, we celebrate "Florida Climate Week" by bringing you this conversation between two former Republican Congressmen who have exhibited outstanding climate leadership. Don't miss this episode featuring Florida’s Carlos Curbelo and our own republican.org executive director Bob Inglis.
Recorded as an event during Florida Climate Week, Chelsea Henderson hosted this conversation centering on the rich history of conservative climate leadership and how we can reclaim that mantle for both the present and the future of climate action. Two EcoRight leaders together that is a must-listen for conservatives and those who care about the environment!
A CCL volunteer shares how coral are stressed and negatively impacted by climate change.
Turtle Island Restoration Network's Maggie Sager shares more about their work in Texas.
CCL conservative caucus member Larry White on connecting with conservative Members of Congress' staff on Capitol Hill.
Host Chelsea Henderson reports from the Citizens Climate Lobby Third Coast Regional Conference, where she gave the keynote address on the history of bipartisan climate action, as well as serving on a panel discussing climate change communications. She brings us snippets of the day and conversations with attendees.
CRES president Heather Reams touches on "Climate Week" and where she will be speaking this week. Listen to our full interview with Heather or past episodes of the "EcoRight Speaks" on our website!
CRES president Heather Reams shares the three themes of this year's National Clean Energy Week in Washington, DC. Sign up to attend NCEW!
CRES president Heather Reams shares what's in store this week at the eighth annual National Clean Energy Week (NCEW). Learn more about NCEW online!
On this week's episode, we are excited to feature long-time friend Heather Reams, who runs the show at Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, the sponsor of National Clean Energy Week (NCEW). On the day of release, Heather is opening the 8th annual National Clean Energy Week, a multi-day event featuring policymakers, lawmakers, nonprofit interest groups, corporations, and other bipartisan clean energy advocates. In this episode, she previews what to expect from NCEW this week.
Evangelical Environmental Network's Jessica Moerman on her answer to those who say action isn't needed on climate because God will handle it.
EEN's Reverend Doctor Jessica Moerman on how churches and evangelicals are utilizing the Inflation Reduction Act to further action on creation care.
Evangelical Environmental Network CEO Reverend Doctor Jessica Moerman on what the EEN team has been up to since she last joined the podcast.
Returning to the "EcoRight Speaks" is the newly-minted President and CEO of the Evangelical Environmental Network, the Reverend Doctor Jessica Moerman. Jessica is a friend of the podcast and joins host Chelsea Henderson to talk about programs in the Inflation Reduction Act that the evangelical community and churches across the country are taking advantage of as well as the critical importance of creation care.
Don't miss Jessica Moerman's return to the podcast talking about climate change from a faith-based point of view!
In our first-ever, husband-wife duo, host Chelsea Henderson welcomes Kyle and Shuting Pomerleau to the podcast! Both carbon tax policy experts are at prominent think tanks with Shuting at the Niskanen Center and Kyle at the American Enterprise Institute. We talk about the efficiency of a carbon tax, the prospects for Congress considering one, carbon border adjustments and...what lawmaker they’d want to be stuck in an elevator with to give a carbon tax elevator pitch.
Don't miss episode five or catch any past episodes you might have missed online!
Conservative radio host KC Ingram on the health impacts climate change is having on people across the South Florida region.
Talk show radio host KC Ingram illuminates the water quality issues on the front lines of climate change in South Florida. Catch our entire interview with her!
Conservative talk radio host KC Ingram shares more about her weekly radio show and how she came to learn about republicEn.org.
KC Ingram, a conservative radio show host and people connector from South Florida, joins us to talk about the environmental issues in her state that are a bipartisan priority. She also shares how she came up with the idea for her radio show, which is how we met her. Catch her "The KC Ingram Show" online every Wednesday airing in Stuart, FL on WSTU (1450-AM)!
Economist, author and comedian Yoram Bauman gives a sneak peak about the opening act of his play "Seize the Initiative."
Stand-up Economist Yoram Bauman shares how his latest idea to clean up the air in Utah - a romantic comedy called "Seize the Initiative."
Stand-up Economist Yoram Bauman on the poor air quality in Utah and his efforts to work on the issue by "cleaning the darn air." Find out more about the play online!
Yoram Bauman, the first and perhaps only "Stand-Up Economist," is at it again. Bauman wrote a screenplay and that very screenplay became a play that recently debuted at the Salt Lake City Fringe Festival. And that play is about climate change. Catch this week's episode for a snippet of the play and more about his inspiration!
CEN's Director of External Affairs Tyler Duvelius on the top clean energy messages that resonate with conservatives. Catch the full interview and a new episode of the "EcoRight Speaks" every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!
Conservative Energy Network Director of External Affairs Tyler Duvelius details why Louisiana is such an attractive state for clean energy work. Listen to the entire interview with Tyler on our republicEn podcast page!
Conservative Energy Network's Tyler Duvelius shares the background of CEN and the work they're doing nationwide to promote a cleaner energy future. Find out more about CEN online!
In episode two, Tyler Duvelius from the Conservative Energy Network shares how this growing community of clean energy advocates is making the case for state and federal policies that incentivize clean energy across the U.S. Catch a new episode of the podcast every Tuesday!
Author Chelsea Henderson tells which chapter she had the most fun writing in her new book "Glacial: The Inside Story of Climate Politics." Grab your copy today online or at your local bookstore!
EcoRight Speaks podcast host and author Chelsea Henderson on why the timing was important to release her new book "Glacial: The Inside Story of Climate Politics" with the upcoming election.
Order it online today via Amazon on at your local bookstore!
"Glacial" author Chelsea Henderson shares her background working in DC and what makes her an 'insider.' Her new book "Glacial: The Inside Story of Climate Politics" is available now on Amazon!
We are back and ready to rock with the first episode of season nine! And we're kicking off the new season by flipping the script with a very special guest, moment and celebration. EcoRight Speaks podcast host Chelsea Henderson's new book "Glacial: The Inside Story of Climate Politics" was just released and is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or at your local bookstore.
"Glacial" is the first Inside-the-Beltway account to lay bare the machinations of what went wrong in Washington—how and why our leaders failed to act on climate change as mounting scientific evidence underscored the urgency to do so.
Our republicEn colleague Angela Larck turns the tables and sits down to interview Chelsea about the book, how it all came together, stories from different people over the years, surprises she encountered with the overall process and so much more. We are excited to celebrate Chelsea becoming a published author and her new book "Glacial," so make sure to grab your copy today!
Did you miss any episodes during season eight? Well, don't miss this "best of" as we wrap up this season eight in which we featured 16 new (to us) guests on the show. This also marked our 157th podcast episode since we started this project in June 2020. And in case you were wondering, season nine will be coming your way later this summer!
Newfoundland fisherman Bren Smith on the cultural impact of climate change. Listen to the entire interview online!
GreenWave co-founder Bren Smith explains how the organization began to help others with regenerative ocean farming.
GreenWave's Bren Smith on the coming economic hit that climate change is going to have on commercial & recreational fishing in the next 25 years.
This week’s episode features a listener-requested guest and we're excited to welcome former fisherman Bren Smith. Smith is an author and co-founder of GreenWave, a non-profit global network of farmers, entrepreneurs, and researchers, all intent on building community-based climate solutions out at sea.
We have featured regenerative land farmers before, but this is our first regenerative ocean farming guest. Enjoy this conversation with Bren Smith!
In episode fifteen, Alina Clough joins host Chelsea Henderson for a riveting conversation about the importance of networking and growing the EcoRight community, as well as what inspires her to be an active voice on the issue of climate change.
Conservative author Benji Backer on the need for politics to get back to a problem-solving opportunity on climate. Listen to Benji's entire conversation with host Chelsea Henderson!
Benji Backer says the conservative message on climate change will grow and spread with more human-to-human conversations. Click to find out more about his new book!
ACC founder Benji Backer shares why he wrote his new book "The Conservative Environmentalist: Common Sense Solutions for a Sustainable Future."
Join us for this long overdue conversation in episode 14 of the “EcoRight Speaks” as host Chelsea Henderson talks with the founder of the American Conservation Coalition Benji Backer.
Backer is the author of the recently published book The Conservative Environmentalist: Common Sense Solutions for a Sustainable Future. Chelsea chats with him about the themes of his book and how to bridge the partisan climate divide. You don’t want to miss this week’s episode!
Doug Tallamy shares the four things every property owner should do with their landscape to create a sustainable living environment.
Homegrown National Park's Doug Tallamy explains the two crises on the planet: climate change and invasive species. Catch the full interview online!
Homegrown National Park co-founder Douglas Tallamy on what inspired him to begin HNP, which describes a new culture where we all make a difference in our habitats.
In this week's episode, host Chelsea Henderson is in conversation with Douglas Tallamy, an American entomologist, ecologist and conservationist and professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware.
Tallamy is the co-founder of Homegrown National Park, an effort to reduce the amount of lawn acreage in the U.S. by half, converting that lawn into habitat for species and in the process, creating total acreage-wise, a virtual National Park.
HNP is working to raise awareness and inspire people to address the biodiversity crisis by adding native plants and removing invasive ones where we live, work, learn, pray, and play. Learn more about online Tallamy and Homegrown National Park!
Electric vehicle owner Dr. Joel Schroeder talks about combatting misconceptions around EVs in a rural and conservative area.
Loyal podcast listener Dr. Joel Schroeder on what it's like owning an EV in rural Kansas. Catch all the EV interviews with Joel, Angela Larck and our executive director Bob Inglis in this episode!
republicEn's Engagement Director Angela Larck shares her experience renting an EV while on vacation in Florida for the first time last month. Listen to more on this entire episode about EVs!
Host Chelsea Henderson talks to members of the EcoRight community in this episode about their experiences with driving an EV, both from the rental perspective and ownership.
Of course, she’s doing a bit of research for her own future car purchase, but also, she hopes to shed light on the pros and cons are of electric vehicles. Tune in to everything you have ever wanted to know about renting or owning an EV!
Dan Felton from AMERIPEN shares whether people and companies are embracing sustainable packing for Ecommerce goods.
AMERIPEN's Dan Felton on the shift away from bubble wrap to other environmentally friendly packaging materials.
Executive Director Dan Felton shares what AMERIPEN is and the work they do regarding packaging and the environment.
This week host Chelsea Henderson is in conversation with Dan Felton, a public policy expert and the executive director of AMERIPEN, a trade association that represents the North American packaging value chain by providing public policy makers with fact-based, material inclusive, scientific information.
Using sound science and a philosophy of material inclusivity, AMERIPEN develops and advocates positions on issues related to packaging and the environment. Members include leading brand owners, packaging converters, materials suppliers, and recyclers.
WWU student and ACC/CCL volunteer Conor Lincoln said he's inspired by seeing other conservatives like John Curtis and Bill Cassidy step up on solutions to climate change.
WWU student Conor Lincoln got involved with ACC and CCL because he saw the need for more conservative voices to speak up on climate solutions.
WWU student Conor Lincoln on how he became aware of climate change as a young conservative growing up in Washington state.
In this episode, host Chelsea Henderson is in conversation with Conor Lincoln, a sophomore at Western Washington University studying political science and economics. With a keen interest in climate change, national security, and public policy, Conor has volunteered for Citizens’ Climate Lobby and the American Conservation Coalition since 2021, writing op-eds, lobbying state legislators, and tabling at community events and conferences.
It was Conor's recent experience tabling at a Washington State Republican Party event that caught our eye. He talks about what that was like and more in this episode!
Mason District Board Supervisor Andres Jimenez said education is the most important piece locally in helping his local Fairfax County constituents understand climate change.
Mason District Board Supervisor Andres Jimenez on ways he's working with constituents to make a difference. Catch the entire interview online!
Mason District Board Supervisor Andres Jimenez shares how working on climate change at the local level can help lead to change more quickly than at the federal level.
In this episode, "EcoRight Speaks" host Chelsea Henderson talks with Andres Jimenez, who currently serves as Supervisor for Fairfax County’s Mason District. Jimenez was born in Bogota, Colombia and is the first Latino to serve on Fairfax County’s Board of Supervisors for Mason District, where he's lived for 12 years.
With professional experience working on environmental policy, Jimenez talks about making the shift to local politics and how engaging on climate change and other environmental issues at the local level can be both effective and fulfilling. Don't miss this latest episode and interview with Fairfax County Supervisor Andres Jimenez.
And remember you can listen to past podcast episodes on our republicEn website!
PERC's Tucker Perkins shares how DoD is utilizing propane in a variety of areas across the world. Check out his "Path to Zero" podcast!
Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) president & CEO Tucker Perkins explains the misconceptions around propane regarding using it to fuel the future.
Energy expert and "Path to Zero" podcast host Tucker Perkins says he prefers a wide-path strategy versus a traditional all-of-the-above strategy to energy independence. Listen to the entire interview online!
We often welcome fellow podcast hosts here to the EcoRight Speaks and this week we'd like to introduce you to "Path to Zero" host Tucker Perkins. Perkins talks with our host Chelsea Henderson about the different thought leaders that he interviews regarding energy and climate change. He also dives into what the future holds for the energy sector, a 'wide-path' energy strategy, propane's long-term role in heavy-duty transportation and national security.
Since 2017, Perkins has served as the president and CEO of the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). Catch this exciting conversation about the future of energy and propane with liquid and renewable fuels expert Tucker Perkins!
GivingSpring's Dora Lutz on how to spot companies that aren't practicing what they preach and are 'greenwashing' regarding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).
ESG expert Dora Lutz shares some of the different business practices that companies are practicing when it comes to ESG. Catch the full interview online!
ESG expert and GivingSpring founder/president Dora Lutz explains what Environmental, Social, and Governance is and how it works.
GivingSpring founder and president Dora Lutz joins us this week to dive deeper into one of the more mischaracterized avenues of climate change. Dora is an ESG expert and talks with host Chelsea Henderson about the different platforms of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and how the framework exists for businesses to address climate risk.
Dora explains what and how businesses are being asked to report on and also touches on how consumers as well as investors factor into the ESG conversation. She also shares how to evaluate whether businesses are really engaging in ESG practices versus 'greenwashing.' Everything you want to know about ESG is right here this week with guest Dora Lutz.
Thanks again to all our investors who download, listen and subscribe every week. Catch a new episode every Tuesday!
Ecologist Dr. Mike Curran on the different oil and gas clients he works with on reclamation planning and soil management at Abnova Ecological Solutions.
Dr. Mike Curran goes through the oil & gas process that is followed by the reclamation of existing excavation sites. Catch the entire interview online here!
Ecologist Dr. Mike Curran explains reclamation and restoration planning and how his company Abnova Ecological Solutions works to restore ecosystem services.
We are pumped to welcome our first ecologist to the podcast and owner of Abnova's Ecological Solutions Dr. Mike Curran. He joins host Chelsea Henderson to explain the reclamation process for land development and the restoration work on areas undergoing energy extraction below the surface.
Dr. Curran explains his work with the oil and gas industry, reseeding pipe paths, working to restore wildlife in path areas and restoring functional ecosystems. He's worked with more than 25 oil & gas companies in reporting reclamation and restoration data to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s Conservation Efforts Database before the 2015 Endangered Species Act.
Catch this interesting conversation with Abnova's Ecological Solutions Dr. Mike Curran!
E2's Bob Keefe calls the current clean energy boom an "economic revolution." He is the author of the upcoming book Clean Economy NOW!
E2 Executive Director Bob Keefe details the economic benefits of climate action happening in both blue and red states across the country. Learn more about E2 online.
E2 Executive Director & author Bob Keefe shares his background and what inspired his upcoming new book Clean Economy NOW. Listen to the full interview!
We are moving to the clean energy industry in welcoming author and E2 executive director Bob Keefe to the "EcoRight Speaks" this week! He directs E2, a national, nonpartisan group of business leaders, investors, and professionals from every sector of the economy who advocate for smart policies that are good for the economy and good for the environment.
Keefe is also the author of the new book Clean Economy NOW, which provides the first in-depth look at how the most important climate action in history is reshaping our economy, the way we live, and the future of our planet. He joins host Chelsea Henderson to talk about the economic costs of climate change and also the economic benefits of climate action. Such a great insight from Bob Keefe that you don't want to miss!
Great Florida Shellfish Company president Tom McCrudden on the environmental impacts of climate change on his shellfish business.
Tom McCrudden explains his Great Florida Shellfish Company's business of farming and harvesting shellfish to produce annual seed for the industry. Listen to the full episode!
Great Florida Shellfish Company's Tom McCrudden describes his company's economic impact and benefits on the shellfish industry in Florida. Catch this exciting interview!
This week we're taking a 'trip' to Florida and learning about climate change's impact on the shellfish industry. Great Florida Shellfish Company president Tom McCrudden joins host Chelsea Henderson to take a deeper look at the economic impact that climate and the environment are having in Florida and around the country.
McCrudden explains how his company farms and harvests shellfish to produce annual seed for the industry, how sensitive and delicate climate change is on shellfish, the benefits of seagrass restoration helping to keep Florida waters clean and the shellfish thriving and also touching on other research projects and agricultural innovations he's involved with.
Join us this week and learn more about the economic impact climate change is having on another sector of the Florida economy!
NBC climate reporter Chase Cain talks about the increasing challenge meteorologists are facing now more than ever due to climate change making storms and hurricanes even more unpredictable in a short period of time.
NBC climate reporter/meteorologist Chase Cain shares how meteorologists are helping viewers understand how and why the climate is changing.
NBC national climate reporter and meteorologist Chase Cain explains the difference between a weather anchor and a meteorologist and the difference between weather and climate. Click to hear the full interview!
We're back with a new episode featuring an outstanding new podcast guest this week. Host Chelsea Henderson chats with NBC national climate reporter and meteorologist Chase Cain about all things weather and climate.
Cain is an Emmy Award-winning TV anchor and journalist who went back to school to get a meteorology degree. He now primarily focuses on the climate crisis, politics and the intersection between the two. Based out of New York City, he talks about the difference between climate and weather, meteorologists helping viewers understand why the climate is changing and also why balanced reporting isn't the best reporting when it comes to climate change.
Don't miss this fascinating interview with Chase Cain, as he hits on a variety of topics. And catch any past episode of the EcoRight Speaks online right here!
U. of Wyoming's Dr. Holly Krutka details how standard the capture portion of CCS is. Catch all past episodes of the EcoRight Speaks online!
University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources' Dr. Holly Krutka talks about some of the biggest challenges to the broader commercialization of carbon capture sequestration.
U. of Wyoming's School of Energy Resources Executive Director Dr. Holly Krutka describes the three prongs of carbon capture sequestration. Listen to the entire interview!
Our listeners spoke and we listened. In seven seasons, we haven't had a guest on talk about carbon capture sequestration but that changes this week, as we welcome the University of Wyoming's School of Energy Resources Executive Director Dr. Holly Krutka.
Dr. Krutka came to the University from Peabody, the world’s largest private-sector coal producer. She's spent much of her career focusing on technology and policy pathways to advance carbon capture. And she talks with host Chelsea Henderson about CCS, challenges of the technology, how Wyoming is utilizing CCS and much more.
Don't miss episode two of the EcoRight Speaks' eighth season!
The Invading Sea editor Nathan Crabbe on why it's important to provide different voices with a variety of viewpoints on climate change. Check out more about The Invading Sea online!
Nathan Crabbe says different climate change-related pieces at The Invading Sea are resonating across Florida because the state is on the front lines of the issue. Listen to past episodes of the EcoRight Speaks online!
The Invading Sea editor Nathan Crabbe explains the project, how they partner with newspapers and outlets across Florida to publish climate change opinion op-eds. Listen to the entire episode!
We finally have lift-off on season eight of the EcoRight Speaks! Welcome back to our listeners and welcome to newbies who are listening for the very first time. We're launching the new season with The Invading Sea editor and friend Nathan Crabbe.
Based out of Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies, The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. They have a network of more than 25 news outlets across the state, where they share op-eds and opinion pieces for publication by their media partners.
We routinely submit and have op-eds published by The Invading Sea. We're grateful to Nathan for their work and hope you enjoy this first episode of the new season!
As we close out the year, our executive director Bob Inglis shares his highlights and what stands out from 2023. We will be back with season eight in early 2024. Catch any episode from our past seven seasons on our website!
Energy economist and analyst Charles Komanoff says that it's totally 'nuts' to displace all nuclear power like California's Diablo Canyon Power Plant with wind and solar in the effort to ween our reliance on fossil fuels. You can listen to every episode from season seven online!
Host Chelsea Henderson provides a taste of what you can expect to hear on our "Best of" season seven episode, including American Action Forum CEO Doug Holtz-Eakin who says a revenue-neutral carbon tax is the best way to address climate change!
In this last episode of season seven, host Chelsea Henderson relives some of her favorite clips from the wonderful guests we've featured during our current season (August-December 2023). Chelsea and the republicEn.org team also share what they are most encouraged by this past year and hope to build on for 2024.
As always, thank you to all of our listeners for investing their time with us by downloading, listening and subscribing to our show. We're excited to be back with you again in early 2024 for season eight!
POLITICO's Zack Colman on the U.S. delegation attending COP28 and what he expects them to hear from other countries.
Reporter Zack Colman on whether COP28 negotiations will be more difficult given the location of the conference being in Dubai.
POLITICO climate reporter Zack Colman on what the big topic(s) will be at COP28 and why language matters. Listen to the entire interview online!
The biggest talks in the climate world are underway this week at COP28 in Dubai. The U.S. delegation has arrived and we've got POLITICO climate change reporter Zack Colman joining host Chelsea Henderson this week to preview what's to come.
Colman shares what he thinks will be the biggest item discussed during the COP28 talks, how/if countries will come together to discuss the phasing 'down' or 'out' regarding the use of fossil fuels, how does the location of COP28 in the UAE impact the substance of negotiations and what message(s) the U.S. delegation is expected to hear from other countries.
Everything you wanted to know about COP28 and what to expect is right here on this episode of the EcoRight Speaks!
Alexander Gard-Murray answers whether you can retrofit an existing home heating system with a heat pump in order to take advantage of a federal tax credit.
Greenhouse Institute director Alexander Gard-Murray shares why a heat pump is more efficient and environmentally friendly than alternative options.
Entrepreneur Nate "The House Whisperer" Adams explains the basics of how a heat pump works. Listen to the full interview online at www.republicEn.org/podcast!
We are back after a quick break for the Thanksgiving holiday and temperatures are dropping everywhere as winter is quickly approaching. You won't find two dudes as passionate about HVAC and specifically heat pumps as entrepreneurs Nate Adams and Alexander Gard-Murray.
Nate and Alexander joined our host Chelsea Henderson for a fun and lively convo this week about why heat pumps are more optimal for a home instead of a gas-powered furnace, heat pumps' increased efficiency/benefits and how heat pumps save consumers in costs versus gas furnaces. Finally, they share more about the Cooler Act that they've been working on with federal legislators.
In short, Nate and Alexander help make heat pumps sexy! So catch this incredibly informative episode and learn what options you have to save on heating costs this winter.
Aclymate's founder & CEO Mike Smith explains the tools their company empowers small businesses with to calculate and then address their carbon footprint.
Aclymate founder Mike Smith explains why small businesses are the most important lynchpin to decarbonization in the U.S. Listen to more interviews online!
Aclymate founder & CEO Mike Smith shares more about the mission of the company. Find out more information about Aclymate online!
Season seven is flying by as we begin to head into the Thanksgiving season. This week our host Chelsea Henderson chats with Aclymate Founder & CEO Mike Smith about climate change, carbon markets, small businesses being the critical piece to de-carbonization and how his company's mission is to make climate accessible to everyone in order to be part of the solution.
Don't miss this conversation with Aclymate's Mike Smith. And make sure to catch past episodes online!
Roderick Scott from the Flood Mitigation Industry Association explains loan-to-value ratio and the insurance markets being devastated by natural disasters.
Roderick Scott explains how and why the flood mitigation industry he works in doesn't even talk about climate change. Listen to the entire interview at www.republicEn.org/podcast!
Flood Mitigation Industry Association's Roderick Scott shares more about his job and the annual flooding he experiences living on the coast in New Orleans.
Natural disasters are putting a strain on insurance markets across the country. Coastal regions and cities are experiencing the biggest pinch with flooding compounded by sea-level rise due to climate change. And this week flood insurance expert Roderick Scott from the Flood Mitigation Industry Association talks with host Chelsea Henderson about problems that are occurring and why.
Scott shares examples of how his home area of New Orleans is being affected by flooding and how the financial industry and insurance markets are dealing with these regular occurrences. Don't miss this informative interview and conversation with expert Roderick Scott!
U. of Idaho grad student Colby Field said there needs to be a better way to analyze what a farm's true carbon output truly is.
Agricultural economics grad student Colby Field said the amount of carbon storage and resource generation in farming soil is an 'untapped value.'
U. of Idaho grad student Colby Field says adaptability is the most important quality of being a successful farmer. Catch the full interview at: https://republicen.org/podcast
This week we're going back to Idaho to chat with current University of Idaho agricultural economics graduate student Colby Field. He comes from a family of farmers and recently met our executive director Bob Inglis on a trip to Idaho. Farming is vital to our economy and we wanted to introduce Colby to our EcoRight listeners.
Colby talks with host Chelsea Henderson about the unpredictable nature and impact of climate change on the ag sector, the importance of crop rotations and diversifying crop portfolios, the untapped resource generation of carbon storage in farming and the best entry points for agriculture to help on the climate solutions frontline in the Gem State.
Catch this fantastic and informational conversation this week with Idaho's Colby Field!
Economist Charles Komanoff outlines the changes in the economic feasibility of nuclear now versus the past.
Charles Komanoff said it's "nuts" to be thinking about or even advocating the closure of existing nuclear plants. Catch more episodes from our season 7!
Energy-policy analyst Charles Komanoff on nuclear power and his influence on the Diablo Canyon Power Plant in California. Catch the entire interview here!
Charles Komanoff is a widely-known energy-policy analyst and economist who founded and directs the nonprofit Carbon Tax Center. A proponent of a carbon tax as the only way to effectively reduce carbon emissions, Komanoff is responsible for designing and creating the nation's first congestion pricing plan in New York City and he joins host Chelsea Henderson on this week's episode.
Komanoff chats about the economics of nuclear power, building new generations of nuclear plants, his skepticism of solar, wind and hydro's ability to make an economic difference in our nation's energy reliance on the grid. He also talks about the need to keep current nuclear reactors online and his role in helping to stop the closure of Diablo Canyon Power Plant in California. Catch this week's episode with economist Charles Komanoff!
Green Tea Party Radio's Katie Zakrzewski shares her conservative enthusiasm for why a carbon border adjustment mechnanism makes the most sense. Listen to the full entire for more about the GTPR!
Green Tea Party Radio co-host Zach Torpie on how the Green New Deal made him see sound climate policy from a more conservative lens.
Green Tea Party Radio co-host Katie Zakrzewski shares how she went from a conservative climate denier to being a conservative environmentalist. Catch the entire episode online at republicEn.org/podcast!
We love it when another conservative climate podcast gets started and this week we're excited to welcome co-hosts of the new Green Tea Party Radio podcast. Zach Torpie and Katie Zakrzewski join our host Chelsea Henderson to share more about this brand-new show that is 'made by young conservatives for young conservatives.' The show tackles complex environmental questions through a conservative lens and gives tips on how to engage in the conservative environmental sphere.
Along with Hannah Rogers, Zach and Katie are three young conservatives who believe that reducing climate change and protecting the environment are fundamental conservative beliefs. Listen to how they got started, why they're passionate about climate change and the challenge of identifying as both a conservative AND environmentalist.
Passionate young conservatives who are working to help change the world...don't miss this episode!
Author Dr. Bruce Piasecki shares how important people are critical to wealth and climate competitiveness in his upcoming book "Wealth and Climate Competitiveness: The New Narrative on Business and Society."
Author Dr. Bruce Piasecki explains the three circles of people and how you need all in the climate change quest.
Best-selling author Dr. Bruce Piasecki writes in "Wealth and Climate Competitiveness" that it takes more than government regulations to solve climate change.
By now, you know that our EcoRight Speaks podcast host Chelsea Henderson is a soon-to-be published author. This week she talks with another fellow climate author Dr. Bruce Piasecki about his upcoming book "Wealth and Climate Competitiveness: The New Narrative on Business and Society."
A New York Times bestselling author, Piasecki argues in "Wealth and Climate Competitiveness" that a set of five recurring prejudices, from 1900 to 2020, have held up real progress on climate action. And he details how private and corporate wealth can assist on the path to climate competitiveness.
Piasecki is the author of over 20 books and is the founder and chair of AHC Group Inc., a general management consulting firm since 1981. He also sits on the non-profit The Medical Consortium on Climate and Public Health. Join us this week for some great insights with author Dr. Bruce Piasecki!
Former FERC chairman Neil Chatterjee on the energy impact of the Russia-Ukraine war. Listen to more from Chatterjee on the full episode!
Former FERC chairman Neil Chatterjee shares an idea on how to improve and increase transmission infrastructure across the country.
Former FERC chairman Neil Chatterjee on how to cut through partisanship in order to finally get permitting reform done in DC. Listen to the entire interview right here!
Neil Chatterjee is a former Commissioner and Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and he joins us on the podcast this week for the first time since our first season in 2020. He talks with host Chelsea Henderson about some of the most pressing energy issues facing America, permitting reform and how to cut the red tape on partisan bureaucracy.
He also explained how difficult it is to build and expand transmission lines across personal property, some of the things he is watching across the energy landscape including the Russian-Ukraine war and how extreme weather events are effecting the reliability of energy grids across the country. Finally, he proposes an interesting idea that resembles one the Senate successfully executed to a different sector over 15 years ago.
Catch this outstanding conversation with Neil Chatterjee online or wherever it is you get your podcasts!
Idaho Clinicians for Climate and Health's Amanda Blanchet & Ethan Sims on being a critical and key messenger to patients regarding climate change. Blanchet and Sims are both affiliated with the Medical Society Consortium for Climate and Health.
Idaho physicians Amanda Blanchet & Ethan Sims share some of the things directly impacting the health and well-being of patients due to climate change. Learn more about Idaho Clinicians for Climate and Health online https://www.idahocliniciansforclimateandhealth.org.
Idaho Clinicians for Climate and Health's Amanda Blanchet & Ethan Sims outline how big the climate change impact is on human health. Listen to the entire interview online at: https://republicen.org/podcast
We travel to Idaho this week as host Chelsea Henderson connects with Idaho Clinicians for Climate and Health's Amanda Blanchet and Ethan Sims. They're physicians who are seeing the direct health impacts of climate change on their patients, while working to empower health workers to use their voices and make a difference on the issue.
Listen to Blanchet and Sims detail how climate change is negatively impacting human health and how the healthcare industry is accelerating climate change. They share more about how the ICCH is trying to improve sustainability in the healthcare system by educating health professionals and increasing public awareness of the health impacts of climate change.
Learn more at https://www.idahocliniciansforclimateandhealth.org.
Climate marketer John Marshall tells us the biggest problem with climate marketing and a lesson he learned working on the issue. Find out more about Marshall's Potential Energy Coalition.
Potential Energy Coalition founder John Marshall shares the problem with reaching conservatives on climate change.
Climate marketer John Marshall explains how and why he launched the Potential Energy Coalition. Listen to the entire interview at https://republicen.org/podcast!
Have you ever heard of a climate marketer? Well, you may not be alone. But that's exactly what Potential Energy Coalition founder and CEO John Marshall calls himself.
Marshall is working to shift the marketing problem around climate change, organizing the world’s top marketers to change people’s minds and make climate a priority in order to get action. He talks with host Chelsea Henderson regarding the messenger problem around climate change, specifically community and cultural messengers.
Don't miss this episode with our first 'climate marketer' and find out more about the Potential Energy Coalition online at: https://potentialenergycoalition.org/our-approach
Heather Reams says the difference of ideas from all sides is key to our clean energy future. Find out more about National Clean Energy Week online at https://nationalcleanenergyweek.org.
Heather Reams on the bipartisan structure of National Clean Energy Week and how there's something for everybody. #NationalCleanEnergyWeek
Chair Heather Reams previews the upcoming seventh annual National Clean Energy Week (Sept. 25-29) in Washington, DC. #NationalCleanEnergyWeek
The seventh annual National Clean Energy Week (September 25-29) in Washington, DC is just around the corner and who better to provide more details about the week promoting a clean energy future than event chair Heather Reams!
Reams joined host Chelsea Henderson to share more information about the exciting events that the Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Forum has planned for National Clean Energy Week. And one of the most anticipated events is the Policymakers Symposium where policy experts, industry leaders, and lawmakers share more about working together to chart a #cleanenergy future. Plus there are networking opportunities throughout the week, so don't miss out out.
Find out more about upcoming events at #NationalCleanEnergyWeek online at www.ncew2023.org!
republicEn.org executive director Bob Inglis said the climate change question by a young conservative on Fox News shows positive movement and should be celebrated.
Our former republicEn colleague Alex Bozmoski shares his thoughts on Nikki Haley's debate answer to climate change and the negative reaction to Vivek Ramaswamy's answer from the local GOP audience members.
Alex Bozmoski from DEPLOY/US was there in Milwaukee and reacts to the climate change question asked early in last week's GOP Presidential primary debate. Catch the full episode at https://republicen.org/podcast.
The first Republican Presidential primary debate went down last week in Milwaukee, Wisc. And our former republicEn colleague and current DEPLOY/US Vice President of Programs Alex Bozmoski joins us this week to provide his first-hand reaction, analysis and more from attending the first GOP debate.
Our host Chelsea Henderson and executive director Bob Inglis also join to give their thoughts and opinions from the debate, primarily the first (and only) audience question about climate change that was brought before the candidates in the debate's first 30 minutes. Governor Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy were the only two candidates to answer the question definitively with Ramaswamy drawing boos from the conservative audience.
You won't want to miss our debate analysis from the historic night in Milwaukee!
George Buchanan says that mixed-use developments in big cities are key to helping reduce environmental pollution. Listen to the full interview online at: https://republicen.org/podcast
2KB Energy Services founder & CEO George Buchanan talks about how the transportation sector plays a big role in mitigating climate change.
CEO George Buchanan details the work of his Atlanta-based company 2KB Energy Services and the services they provide.
We're taking this week's episode to Atlanta, as host Chelsea Henderson connects with 2kB Energy Services founder and CEO George Buchanan. 2KB Energy is a Georgia-based, minority-owned small business providing energy efficiency program management services, including sustainability planning and energy audits.
George talks about the long-term planning they're working on locally, sustainability in the transportation sector, mixed-use developments helping to reduce climate pollution plus much more. Find out more about 2kB Energy Services online at: https://www.2kbenergyservices.com.
Utah State University senior and CR chair Ryan Smith shares why climate change and environmental issues are important to young conservatives on campus and around the state of Utah.
Utah CR chair Ryan Smith says that conservatives have a natural heritage for conservation and caring about the environment. You can hear the full interview with Ryan here!
Utah Federation of College Republicans chair Ryan Smith describes climate change and environmental solutions from his conservative lens. You can read his recent op-ed in the Deseret News.
We're taking a 'trip' out west to Utah this week, as host Chelsea Henderson connects with Utah Federation of College Republicans chairman Ryan Smith. A rising senior at Utah State University in Logan, Utah, Ryan talked about how young conservatives across Utah are engaged on climate change solutions because his generation are the ones who'll inherit today's problems.
Ryan also discussed the need for renewables, how conservatives are natural environmentalists, the party's heritage of conservation and solving environmental issues plus his future as a local leader. Don't miss this outstanding interview with this young conservative leader from Utah!
American Conservation Coalition's Danielle Butcher Franz says it's more productive that conservatives are now talking about climate solutions versus debating the problem.
New American Conservation Coalition CEO Danielle Butcher Franz details how they've worked to change the narrative with conservatives engaging on climate. Learn more about ACC: https://www.acc.eco
American Conservation Coalition CEO Danielle Butcher Franz on how far the conservative organization has come since launching in 2017. Catch the entire interview with Danielle online at: https://republicen.org/podcast
Season seven of the "EcoRight Speaks" is now off and running and we're excited to welcome American Conservation Coalition CEO Danielle Butcher Franz. Danielle is a founding member of ACC, which just celebrated its sixth anniversary and is one of our favorite partners on the EcoRight.
Danielle joins host Chelsea Henderson to talk about how ACC is working to change the narrative that's long been dominated by the 'left.' She talks about engaging young conservatives on the environment, building bridges between traditional conservative values and environmental advocacy along with much more.
Find out more about ACC online at: https://www.acc.eco
Economist Doug Holtz-Eakin shares why free-market conservatives should be supportive of a carbon tax, especially now after seeing big-government, climate policy solutions.
AAF's Doug Holtz-Eakin explains why he supports the 'gold standard' of a carbon tax and details the different components. Check out more about the American Action Forum.
AAF president Doug Holtz-Eakin on serving as John McCain's domestic policy advisor during the 2008 presidential campaign and the GOP nominee advocating for cap-and-trade.
American Action Forum's and economist Doug Holtz-Eakin explains a carbon tax versus a cap-and-trade system. Listen to the entire interview here!
We're back for season seven and excited that you've joined us for this episode, as we welcome economist and American Action Forum president Dr. Doug Holtz-Eakin! Since our last episode, we received a lot of feedback from listeners wanting to hear from an economist. Ask and you shall receive!
Host Chelsea Henderson talks with Dr. Holtz-Eakin about the best ways to legislatively price carbon, why a well-designed carbon tax should be attractive to any conservative and whether a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism will led to more broad and meaningful climate legislation. He also touches on an array of climate policy issues from an economic perspective. Don't miss the start of our new season!
Trout Unlimited’s Connor Parrish shares how climate change is impacting the angling community, specifically in regard to fish populations. Listen to any full episode from Season Six right here!
Climate Leadership Council's Catrina Rorke with her opinion on the prognosis of a carbon border adjustment mechanism in Congress this session. You can hear her entire interview from episode 2 this season!
Alliance for Market Solutions' Alex Flint on how the climate door has been opened in the GOP. Catch the full "Best of Season Six" episode!
We've come to the end of yet another season on the "EcoRight Speaks" podcast. Before we turn the page, we'd like to celebrate with a "best of" season six show featuring many of the outstanding guests we had to start 2023.
Host Chelsea Henderson takes a look back on season six with highlights from some of our guests including Climate Leadership Council's Greg Bertelsen and Catrina Rorke, Alliance for Market Solutions' Alex Flint, accomplished conservative hunter Cristina Jones, Trout Unlimited’s Connor Parrish and EN-Roads executive director Andrew Jones just to name a few.
Check out our final episode of the season before we launch season seven in just a few weeks. And follow us on social media (@republicEn) to find out when the first episode of season seven will drop in July. Thanks to all our listeners for investing your time and making it another great season!
Climate Leadership Council CEO Greg Bertelsen on whether he thinks a carbon border adjustment will get passed during the current Congress. Find out more about the CLC and their work!
Climate Leadership Council's Greg Bertelsen explains how a carbon border adjustment would be a win for American manufacturing. Listen to past episodes of the EcoRight Speaks!
Climate Leadership Council CEO Greg Bertelsen said it shouldn't be surprising that a carbon border adjustment mechanism has drawn bipartisan interest and support. Read the CLC's primer on CBAM policy proposals!
You have heard us talk here on the podcast about possible legislation involving a carbon border adjust mechanism (CBAM). A carbon border adjustment mechanism applies a tariff on imported goods based on the carbon emissions generated during their production, while also including rebates or exemptions on domestically produced exports.
And this week we're excited to welcome Climate Leadership Council CEO Greg Bertelsen to the podcast. The CLC has done extensive research on CBAM policies and legislation. And Greg helps dive deeper into how a CBAM would have a positive effect on many different sectors of the U.S. economy.
Don't miss this outstanding conversation between Greg and host Chelsea Henderson!
Utah CCL state coordinator Tom Moyer details how he and his wife built their net-zero home in Utah. You can listen to host Chelsea Henderson's entire interview with Tom or past episodes online at https://republicen.org/podcast
Robotics engineer Tom Moyer explains that solving climate change from an engineering standpoint would be a little 'easier' than a political standpoint. Tom is the Utah CCL state coordinator.
Tom Moyer shares how the student-led “Environmental and Economic Stewardship Resolution" came up and was passed in Utah. Listen to the entire interview with Tom at: https://republicen.org/podcast
This week we're celebrating our three-year anniversary of the EcoRight Speaks podcast! Thanks to everyone who has listened, supported and invested their time in the podcast over the last-three years (six seasons). You can join the celebration this week as we welcome our friend, guest and Utah CCL state coordinator Tom Moyer!
Tom joins host Chelsea Henderson to share more about how he became active and effective locally on climate change, the progress around Utah regarding conservative support and active leadership on climate change, plus the net-zero house he built in Park City and much more. Don't miss this wonderful conversation as we 'celebrate' another milestone on the podcast!!
Chelsea answers Jennifer from South Carolina who wants to know how we pick the different guests for each episode. Listen to past episodes of the EcoRight Speaks on our website!
Our executive director Bob Inglis shares where and why we’re strategically concentrating our programming and work at republicEn.org.
Chelsea and Price both answer Mike from Minnesota's question on where our podcast name came from when we launched in June 2020 during the pandemic. Listen to this week's entire "Grab Bag" episode online!
Keeping things fresh with different guests and topics is something we try to do here on the "EcoRight Speaks" podcast. And this week, we've got a different type of episode as we answer a grab bag of questions from YOU our listeners. Our executive director Bob Inglis drops in to answer a few like why do we program in the states/areas that we do.
And host Chelsea Henderson and producer Price Atkinson peel the layers back to how we got started during the pandemic, why we pick the weekly guests that we do and finally, what our summer vacation plans entail. All that you ever wanted to know about why and how we put this podcast together.
Thanks to all for investing and listening each week!
Prolific op-ed writer Mary Anna Mancuso shares her advice for anyone thinking about writing a climate change op-ed. Catch any past episode of the EcoRight Speaks podcast.
Mary Anna Mancuso talks about one of her latest local op-eds regarding the great seaweed blob, which will have a big impact on Florida tourism. You can read all our 2023 op-eds online!
EcoRight Leadership Council's Mary Anna Mancuso on the balance of writing local and national-based op-eds and the thrill of being published in local Florida newspapers. Listen to the entire interview with Mary Anna!
One of our OG's makes her return to the "EcoRight Speaks" this week since she was on the very first episode of the show back in 2020. Mary Anna Mancuso, a native of Florida and member of our EcoRight Leadership Council, is a member of our EcoRight Leadership Council and she's been on quite a roll with a series of national and local op-eds published in May.
Based in West Palm Beach, Mancuso reunites with host Chelsea Henderson this week to talk about the secret sauce in writing her op-eds, the variety in her pieces, how she comes up with different narratives/topics and how she balances submitting between Florida-based pieces and those with a national flavor. Catch another fantastic interview with another one of our favorite EcoRight rock stars who is doing BIG things!
OHCEF's Sarah Spence acknowledges their 'rivalry' with neighboring Michigan but says Ohio has a lot of pride in their manufacturing history. Listen to past episodes of the "EcoRight Speaks!"
Ohio Conservative Energy Forum's Sarah Spence shares how the Buckeye State is engaged in clean energy and solar across the state. Find out more about OHCEF online!
Ohio Conservative Energy Forum executive director Sarah Spence details the work of OHCEF with local and state leaders. Listen to the entire interview and episode here: https://republicen.org/podcast!
While we spend a lot of our time working across the state of Indiana, we make another stop in the midwest this week on the podcast, as Ohio Conservative Energy Forum executive director Sarah Spence joins the show! Spence shares how Ohio is leading the region on clean energy and solar projects, especially potential state-level legislation regarding community solar.
We recently partnered with Spence and her team at the Ohio Conservative Energy Forum to host a local event in Cincinnati. And we're excited to have her voice on this week's episode. In the meantime, we hope everyone has a fun and safe upcoming Memorial Day weekend!
Climate Interactive Executive Director and Co-Founder Andrew Jones said more policymakers are utilizing the En-ROADS simulation a lot more lately. Listen to past interviews from the EcoRight Speaks!
Climate Interactive co-founder Andrew Jones explains the transparency factor which can be changed and shifted in the En-ROADS simulation. Check out the En-ROADS simulation tool online!
Climate Interactive's Andrew Jones on what sparked his idea for creating En-ROADS, the online simulator for exploring cross-sector climate solutions. Catch the entire interview online at: https://republicen.org/podcast!
You've heard a few of our past guests mention him recently and it's time we welcomed Climate Interactive Executive Director and Co-Founder Andrew Jones to the EcoRight Speaks! Jones created the popular interactive, online tool En-ROADS, allowing anyone to explore and see the long-term effects of global climate policies.
En-ROADS is a free simulator used by policymakers, educators, businesses, the media, and the public with the ability to test cross-sector climate solutions while factoring in hunters of variables like energy prices, temperature, air quality and sea-level rise.
Jones details where the idea for En-ROADS came from and how an interactive tool is more effective because "research shows that showing people research doesn't work," a premise coined by a fellow MIT Sloan colleague. This tool is used to help improve people's "mental models" in actionable ways versus laying out pages of data and research.
Dr. Edward Maibach shares an example of how a doctor talked more about climate change in the exam room, which made a difference to patients. Catch the entire episode or past episodes of the podcast right here!
George Mason University's Dr. Edward Maibach explains that it's the relationships as the key to why conservatives trust their family and doctors the most on climate change.
Find out more about GMU's Center for Climate Change Communication!
GMU Center for Climate Change Communication director Dr. Edward Maibach says the survey data shows that conservatives trust their doctor(s) more regarding climate change than anybody else outside of their friends and family.
Catch the entire interview: https://republicen.org/podcast!
At republicEn.org, we're fortunate to be based out of George Mason University's Center for Climate Change Communication led by Dr. Edward Maibach. He also co-directs the Climate Change in the American Mind polling project with Yale’s Anthony Leiserowitz, a climate reporting resources program that supports TV weathercasters as local climate educators.
Dr. Maibach joins host Chelsea Henderson this week to discuss credible messengers on climate change and how public health professionals are considered among the most trusted voices on the issue. He says that the data shows that conservative Americans put more trust in what their doctor(s) say about climate than anybody else except family and friends.
Don't miss this interview with Dr. Maibach as he shares and explains the data collected on how personal relationships matter and also shape Americans' views on climate change!
William & Mary student Emily O'Keefe shares how she plans to continue growing the fee and dividend movement on college campuses.
Student Emily O'Keefe describes the reaction fellow William & Mary students have had to the carbon fee and dividend movement on campus. Listen to past episodes online at: https://republicen.org/podcast
William & Mary student Emily O'Keefe on how she became aware of the carbon fee and dividend plan and got active on climate change. Catch the entire interview on this week's episode: https://republicen.org/podcast!
College of William & Mary student Emily O'Keefe has been leading the charge on campus to raise awareness for a carbon fee and dividend plan to address climate change. Championed by Citizens Climate Lobby, O'Keefe is incredibly passionate about the environment and partnered with CCL's William & Mary student chapter to increase the policy's visibility among Tribe students.
O'Keefe passion and determination shine through in her conversation with host Chelsea Henderson, as she talks about climate change, the want and need to do something as well as her five-and-a-half-month hike completing the Appalachian Trail. Catch this episode and more at https://republicen.org/podcast!
CCL Conservative Caucus' leader Drew Eyerly shares how his military and recreational outdoor activities made climate change personal to him. For more information about the CCL Conservative Caucus, click here!
CCL Conservative Caucus leader Jennifer Tyler said she feels like support on the right is growing regarding their carbon fee and dividend plan and other carbon pricing models. Click to listen to any past episodes you might have missed!
CCL Conservative Caucus leader Drew Eyerly explains why as a conservative that he's attracted to their climate policy solution. Listen to the entire interview with Drew and his colleague Jennifer Tyler: https://republicen.org/podcast!
Our friends at Citizens Climate Lobby cover an incredible amount of ground with volunteers nationwide. Much like us at republicEn.org, did you know that CCL's Conservative Caucus led by Jennifer Tyler and Drew Eyerly is aimed at reaching conservatives who care about climate change?
Jennifer and Drew are leading CCL's charge to connect with those on the EcoRight that can deep about the environment and climate change. And they are championing conservative solutions that are effective, market-driven and job creators. Jennifer shares more about her climate background, which involved working on Capitol Hill, while Drew's is rooted in the military and his enthusiasm for the outdoors.
Don't miss this wonderful interview as host Chelsea Henderson connects with a pair of conservatives who are helping to find and grow the EcoRight through their CCL work and outreach!
republicEn.org spokesperson and member of the "Montana climate collab" team Kyle McIntyre on what he hopes to see happen on climate change in 2023. Listen to past episodes of the EcoRight Speaks online: https://republicen.org/podcast
Western Regional Director for the American Conservation Coalition (ACC) Hattie Hobart shares the "Montana climate collab's" process for writing their joint pieces for submission to local Montana newspapers. Click to read one of their latest letters to the editor (The Livingston Enterprise).
You can listen to past episodes at: https://republicen.org/podcast
CCL's Alex Amonette explains how the "Montana climate collab" team of three from different organizations came together on their writing project, penning LTEs and op-eds. Catch the entire interview at: https://republicen.org/podcast!
They say two heads are better than one. How about three because this week, we have not one or two but a trio of guests joining host Chelsea Henderson. Alex Amonette (Citizens Climate Lobby Montana), Hattie Hobart (American Conservation Coalition) and Kyle McIntyre (republicEn.org spokesperson) came together to form the "Montana climate collab," writing joint letters to the editor and op-eds for small newspapers across Montana.
Alex, Hattie and Kyle came together on this week's episode to talk about their projects, how and why they came together, the process for writing their joint pieces as well as their personal climate hopes for 2023. Catch this great interview with all our guests representing three different climate organizations!
And here's a link to one of their joint pieces together: https://www.laureloutlook.com/townnews/fishing/hunters-anglers-and-the-climate/article\_39fbb48c-c75a-11ed-a846-1f545923f40c.html
E&E News reporter Emma Domain on whether the Senate will pass another climate bill or what the House might do this year. You can find more interviews and episodes on our website: https://republicen.org/podcast!
E&E News' Emma Domain says the Senate beginning to ramp up more talk about permitting reform. Listen to any past episode of the "EcoRight Speaks" at https://republicen.org/podcast.
E&E News reporter Emma Dumain on the hallmarks of the Lower Energy Cost Act recently passed by the House of Representatives. Listen to the entire interview with Emma at: https://republicen.org/podcast!
This week we're going to Capitol Hill, as we connect with E&E News reporter Emma Dumain. Dumain has been a Capitol Hill reporter since 2010, previously covering Congress for McClatchy, The State newspaper and also the Charleston Post & Courier before moving to E&E News.
Host Chelsea Henderson talks with Dumain about the recently passed energy bill in the House of Representatives (the Lower Energy Costs Act), the Inflation Reduction Act, permitting reform, what it's like being a Congressional reporter after January 6th and the latest energy and climate happenings on and around the House side of the Capitol.
Don't miss this episode to get the latest legislative download from one of DC's most talented energy and environment reporters!
Hunter Cristina Jones says you can see animal populations decreasing and that climate change is one obvious reason why. Hear more podcasts and interviews at https://republicen.org/podcast.
Hunter Cristina Jones shares the first time she noticed how people and the changing climate are impacting animals and wildlife. Listen to our full interview with Cristina at https://republicen.org/podcast!
Accomplished hunter Cristina Jones describes how providing food for her family helped develop her passion for hunting. Catch the full interview with Cristina at https://republicen.org/podcast!
We always love bringing new interview topics and guests to you here on the "EcoRight Speaks." And this week, host Chelsea Henderson welcomes accomplished hunter and avid outdoorswoman Cristina Jones to talk about hunting from a woman's perspective, her passion for providing food for her family and climate change's impact on the outdoors.
An officer with the National Wild Turkey Federation's New Jersey state chapter, Jones said she is seeing climate's impact on animal populations across the country, while many hunters don't want to acknowledge it as part of the problem. Don't miss this fascinating interview with Cristina Jones. And catch past episodes from our first-five seasons at https://republicen.org/podcast!
Sarah Beth Aubrey on the need for members within the agriculture community to speak up regarding what the climate change dialogue needs to be about. Learn more about Aubrey's IN-CLIMATE venture and join the conversation at: https://www.inclimateconversations.com/
Elevate Ag's Sarah Beth Aubrey says climate education has been one of the biggest needs within the Indiana agricultural community. Catch past episodes of the podcast here!
Elevate Ag founder & CEO Sarah Beth Aubrey explains how and why she launched IN-CLIMATE to have more real, practical approaches to climate change in Indiana. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast!
This week we're talking climate and agriculture with Elevate Ag founder and CEO Sarah Beth Aubrey. Aubrey joined host Chelsea Henderson to talk about how she's helping bring members of the Indiana ag community together to talk about real, practical approaches to climate change that can be achieved within the energy, agriculture, and food systems realm through her IN-CLIMATE network.
Aubrey shares how climate education has been needed and paramount in helping Indiana farmers talk about practical solutions, the importance of agricultural legacy and also how more and more women are stepping up to lead in the agricultural sector. Don't miss this outstanding conversation with Sarah Beth Aubrey at https://republicen.org/podcast!
Dr. Danny Richter shares the one major international factor that could help cause the U.S. to finally put a price on carbon. Catch the full interview with Dr. Richter: https://republicen.org/podcast!
PCI's Danny Richter on a carbon-border adjustment jumping to the front as the hottest topic around carbon pricing.
Go back and listen to past episodes: https://republicen.org/podcast!
Pricing Carbon Initiative's Danny Richter shares how PCI, launched by Tom Stokes, is bringing together all sides to talk about climate solutions. Listen to the entire interview here: https://republicen.org/podcast!
We are pumped to welcome another first-timer to the podcast this week in Pricing Carbon Initiative's Dr. Danny Richter! Previously VP of Government Affairs at Citizens Climate Lobby, Richter made the move to PCI a few months ago and is working to break new ground as he did for years at CCL.
Richter joins host Chelsea Henderson to talk about how PCI is bringing all sides together on climate solutions, their top-down approach and the challenge of getting an effective carbon pricing legislation with so many different political backgrounds. He also weighs in on the hottest carbon pricing topic right now - a carbon border adjustment mechanism.
Don't miss this interview or any from our past five seasons at https://republicen.org/podcast!
Trout Unlimited's Connor Parrish shares how aware the angling community is aware of the climate impacting fisheries. Listen to more episodes online at https://republicen.org/podcast!
Connor Parrish details how his work with Trout Unlimited mostly entails fish resiliency. Listen to the entire interview online at https://republicen.org/podcast
Trout Unlimited's Connor Parrish explains how climate change is impacting freshwater fish due to streams warming. Listen to the entire episode on your favorite podcast app or online at https://republicen.org/podcast!
We're pumped to welcome avid hunter and angler to the show this week in Trout Unlimited's Connor Parrish. Parrish is a TU project manager and specializes in the Gallatin Home River Initiative in Montana. He joined host Chelsea Henderson to talk about climate change's impact on streams and freshwater fish, how local tourism is negatively impacted and the multitude of issues caused by drought and natural disasters.
Don't miss this episode in which conservation and outdoor recreation topics take center stage with Connor Parrish. And catch past episodes from seasons one through five online at https://republicen.org/podcast!
U.S. Biochar Initiative's John Webster shares what industry currently utilizes biochar the most. All episodes are available online at https://republicen.org/podcast
John Webster on what biochar is made from and how it's different from compost. Catch past episodes and more at https://republicen.org/podcast
U.S. Biochar Initiative communications director John Webster explains what biochar is. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast!
This week's episode is all about biochar. What is biochar you ask? We'll let long-time listener and U.S. Biochar Initiative's John Webster tell you everything that you needed or ever wanted to know about biochar. And he'll share where it's most applicable today, what industries are utilizing it the most along with the many benefits of biochar.
A native of Utah, John is a tireless advocate for biochar, promoting it uses across the country for sustainable food security, improved soil fertility, environment, and climate resilience. Catch this episode of the EcoRight Speaks and any past episode from our previous five seasons!
Chris Neidl shares what The OpenAir Collective does and is all about. Don't miss this episode or any past episode at https://republicen.org/podcast!
The OpenAir Collective's Chris Neidl on the three prongs of strategizing to address climate change. Listen to past episodes at https://republicen.org/podcast.
The OpenAir Collective co-founder Chris Neidl explains carbon dioxide removal. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast!
Have you ever wanted to know more about carbon dioxide removal? Well look or listen no further because this is your episode! Chris Neidl is the co-founder of The OpenAir Collective, a global volunteer network advancing carbon removal solutions through collaborative, open advocacy and R&D.
Chris touches on every aspect of carbon dioxide removal including the difference between carbon capture sequestration, how to "undue" past carbon emissions and more about his organization's 2023 OpenAir Carbon Removal Challenge for students.
Don't miss this episode or any past episode at https://republicen.org/podcast!
Climate Leadership Council's Catrina Rorke details how climate and trade together are a perfect match. Listen to past or full episodes online at: https://republicen.org/podcast
Catrina Rorke shares how the European Union's carbon-border mechanism will impact the U.S. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast
Climate Leadership Council's senior vice president Catrina Rorke explains what the "carbon loophole" is. Catch the entire interview with Catrina here: https://republicen.org/podcast
We welcome another repeat rockstar to the podcast this week and someone who is an instrumental force on EcoRight climate policy, Climate Leadership Council's senior Vice President Catrina Rorke.
Catrina began as a presidential management fellow with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association and then joined our republicEn executive director Bob Inglis' Fourth Congressional District Office as a legislative assistant. She helped craft the first Republican-sponsored carbon tax bill and joins host Chelsea Henderson this week. She talks about a carbon-border adjustment mechanism and how the European Union's will impact the U.S., the CLC's most recent study of carbon emissions, the "carbon loophole" and more!
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Alex Flint, executive director at the Alliance for Market Solutions, explains why and how he thinks economics and science will win out over politics within the GOP on climate change. Catch the entire interview with Alex here: https://republicen.org/podcast
Alliance for Market Solutions' Alex Flint details what is different now in the House GOP conversations regarding climate policy. Listen to the entire interview and episode: https://republicen.org/podcast
Alliance for Market Solutions executive director Alex Flint on Speaker Kevin McCarthy recognizing the need for the GOP to change the party's ideology on climate change. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast!
We are back for season six of the "EcoRight Speaks" and are excited to welcome Alliance for Market Solutions' executive director Alex Flint back to the podcast! Alex is a great friend on the EcoRight and an expert at the intersection of federal energy, climate, and fiscal policies.
Alex joins host Chelsea Henderson to preview energy and climate policy in the new and divided Congress. He weighs in on potential proposals on the House side, how the conversation has changed within the GOP on how to move forward on climate change, why a carbon border adjustment is so important and how he thinks that economics and science will ultimately prevail over the politics.
Don't miss this episode and Alex forecasting the year ahead. You can listen to past episodes and interviews on your favorite podcast app or at https://republicen.org/podcast!
Chelsea and Price talk about making new friends with fresh guests on season five of the podcast. Don't miss the entire "best of season five" episode at https://republicen.org/podcast
Congressman John Cutis shares where conservatives in DC stand on climate change returned to the podcast this season. Listen to the entire "best of season five" episode: https://republicen.org/podcast
The republicEn staff shares what they're most excited about for 2023. You can listen to the entire "Best of season five" episode at https://republicen.org/podcast!
Another season is in the books as host Chelsea Henderson puts a bow on season five and 2022 with our 'best of' show featuring interview clips with various guests we had on (July-December 2022). You'll hear from guests like Sarasota mayor Erik Arroyo, Congressman John Curtis, fish hatchery owner and marine biologist Nicole Kirchhoff, environmental attorney Marti Collins and Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council's Sean Sullivan just to name a few.
Thank you to all our listeners for investing your time with us each week during the season as we now look ahead to season six starting in February 2023. You can go back and listen to full episodes and interviews on your favorite podcast app or at https://republicen.org/podcast!
Indiana Conservative Alliance for Energy program director Reed Davis on Senator Mike Braun opting to run for Indiana governor. Catch our entire conversation with Reed and the full episode here: https://republicen.org/podcast
Reed Davis on our joint 'Hoosier Happy Hour' series we held this past summer across Indiana co-sponsored by the Indiana Conservative Alliance for Energy and republicEn.org. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast
Indiana Conservative Alliance for Energy's Reed Davis on the renewable energy economy booming in Indiana. You can listen to the entire episode right here: https://republicen.org/podcast!
First, we had the Thanksgiving holiday followed by an unexpected bout with COVID, but the EcoRight Speaks is finally back! And host Chelsea Henderson (who is fully recovered now) has our friend Reed Davis from the Indiana Conservative Alliance for Energy joining us this week.
Davis is the program director for this conservative organization that believes in a genuine 'all of the above' approach to Indiana's energy policy. This young Hoosier is poised for big things and he's helping to lead Indiana to a cleaner and healthier energy future. Don't miss this episode and check out any of our past episodes at https://republicen.org/podcast!
Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council's Sean Sullivan said skyrocketing insurance costs has gotten the Governor's attention. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast!
Sean Sullivan says that climate change is affecting the local Tampa economy due to higher average daily temperatures. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast!
Sean Sullivan explains how areas within the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council are impacted by recent storms and hurricanes. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast!
We've had a great run of Florida guests, largely (and unfortunately) due to Hurricane Ian that impacted the entire state. And that includes the Tampa Bay region where Sean Sullivan directs the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, an association of local governments and gubernatorial representatives that coordinates planning for the community’s future.
Sullivan joined host Chelsea Henderson to discuss how they work together to prepare and responded to Hurricane Ian and planning for an ever-changing environment due to climate change. He also discussed what is happening with homeowners insurance skyrocketing across the state. Don't miss this great interview with Sean Sullivan. And make sure to check out more episodes at https://republicen.org/podcast!
Chelsea and Price argue over who is more proud of who with how far we've come on our 100th 'birthday' of the EcoRight Speaks. Listen to the entire episode, as we celebrate our magical 100th podcast here: https://republicen.org/podcast
republicEn executive director Bob Inglis shares what makes Carmel Mayor James Brainard such a special mayor and guest. Listen to the entire episode, as we celebrate our magical 100th podcast here: https://republicen.org/podcast
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse said conservatives need an environment where leaders can promote legislation without fear. Listen to the entire episode, as we celebrate our magical 100th podcast here: https://republicen.org/podcast
We are celebrating a milestone this week...it's our 100th episode of the "EcoRight Speaks" podcast since launching in June 2020! Our outstanding host Chelsea Henderson takes a look back at some of our favorite moments and interviews since launching during the pandemic.
And our executive director Bob Inglis makes a cameo to give you some of his 'favorite' guests during the last-three years. Don't miss this episode...and go back to listen to any of our previous 99 episodes: https://republicen.org/podcast. Thank you to all our listeners for investing your time with us every week!
Todd Myers shares why smaller ideas and solutions are often better than larger, top-down solution. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast
Author Todd Myers with an example of the power a small idea can have in making a big difference. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast
Author Todd Myers shares what his brand new book 'Time to Think Small: How Nimble Environmental Technologies Can Solve the Planet's Biggest Problems' is all about. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast
Author Todd Myers has been working in environmental policy for more than two decades, so he's seen what works and what doesn't. And his new book "Time to Think Small: How Nimble Environmental Technologies Can Solve the Planet's Biggest Problems" is about how regular people are solving environmental problems without government involvement.
One of the nation's leading experts on free-market environmental policy, Myers has fascinating stories about different people who have come up with simple yet innovative ideas that combined are all making an environmental difference around the world. The power of small ideas CAN make a difference. Listen to host Chelsea Henderson's interview with Myers, who is also the Director of the Center for the Environment at the Washington Policy Center.
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American Water Security Project executive director Brandon Shuler says wastewater treatment is a local issue that most people don't think about until there's a problem. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast
AWSP's Brandon Shuler on the effects of Hurricane Ian with regard to local water quality. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast
Dr. Brandon Shuler describes the important work of the American Water Security Project. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast
Brandon Shuler is the executive director and co-founder of the American Water Security Project (AWSP) that promotes, educates and advocates for local sewage and wastewater infrastructure upgrades and repairs. Based out of St. Petersburg, Fla., Shuler joined host Chelsea Henderson this week to discuss water quality issues, the fight against climate change which lowers the amount of clean water and some of the problems caused by Hurricane Ian.
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Attorney Martha Collins says many communities are often changed forever and families face hard choices afterward. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast.
Land use attorney Martha Collins says there is an assumption of risk that comes with living almost everywhere in the state of Florida. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast.
Tampa land use attorney Martha Collins on how difficult the personal and professional decisions are in preparing for a hurricane like most recently with Ian. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast.
Martha Collins is a longtime land use attorney in the greater Tampa-St. Pete area, who joined us this week in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Collins talked with host Chelsea Henderson about preparing for a hurricane, how these type of storms can permanently change a local area/community and how to recover while deciding what to do in the aftermath of the damage left by hurricanes.
She touches on the recovery effort in Southwest Florida, the future moving forward with how to protect against hurricanes and so much more. Don't miss this outstanding interview! You can always listen to more episodes of the podcast below at https://republicen.org/podcast.
Florida resident Nicole Kirchhoff details compound flooding and how it is affecting not only Florida but communities everywhere across the country. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast.
Florida native Nicole Kirchhoff on the state's water quality problems after Hurricane Ian. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast.
Marine biologist Nicole Kirchhoff explains buying bait from a hatchery versus buying from a natural environment. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast.
Hurricane Ian wrecked havoc and destruction across the Sunshine State. And Florida native and marine biologist Nicole Kirchhoff joined host Chelsea Henderson to describe what the damage from the ground is like. She talked about the localized flooding, climate change's role and the impact on the storm's intensity plus how she, her family, neighbors and people across Florida are picking up the pieces.
This is Nicole's second time on the podcast and our thoughts and prayers are with her as well as everyone affected by the storm. Listen to more episodes of the podcast below or via https://republicen.org/podcast.
Solar volunteer Larry Howe shares a few tips how people interested in solar panels should get started. Listen to the entire episode and past episodes at https://republicen.org/podcast
Larry Howe shares some of the benefits to being a solar energy user in Texas. Listen to the entire episode and also past episodes at https://republicen.org/podcast
Solar and climate volunteer Larry Howe describes his passion and journey in converting to solar energy. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast
Texas native Larry Howe and is a solar energy and climate solutions volunteer. Also a member of our republicEn.org community, Larry launched Plano Solar Advocates, a local grassroots volunteer group that is working to increase awareness and use of solar energy for electricity generation in Plano, TX. Larry joins host Chelsea Henderson to share why he's passionate about solar energy and his personal journey in converting to solar.
If you've ever been interested in converting to solar panels, this is a must-listen interview for you. Find out more about solar energy and his nonprofit at: https://www.planosolar.org
R Street president Eli Lehrer on his favorite example when an environmental problem was addressed by the free market. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast
Eli Lehrer describes R Street's work in energy and environmental markets. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast
R Street's Eli Lehrer details the basics of free-market solutions and how they work. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast
The R Street Institute and president Eli Lehrer are one of the "OG's" when it comes to free-market environmentalism and we're excited to welcome our EcoRight friend to the podcast this week. Eli joins host Chelsea Henderson to talk about R Street's work on energy and environmental markets.
Lehrer explains how the free market can solve big problems better than big government, an example of the free market addressing a specific environmental issue, shortcomings of the National Flood Insurance Project and many other topics. Check R Street's work out online at: https://www.rstreet.org
Congressman Curtis shares how serving the youngest Congressional district in the country has influenced him on climate change. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast
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Congressman John Curtis on the criticism regarding some Members who have joined the House Climate Solutions Caucus. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast
Congressman John Curtis gives an update on the House Climate Solutions Caucus. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast
We're honored to be joined again this week by Congressman John Curtis (R-UT). Representing Utah's Third Congressional District, he returns to the podcast for the first time since last year to give us an update on the House Climate Solutions Caucus and more.
Congressman Curtis also shares his thoughts on how representing the youngest district in Congress helped shape his views on climate, and local temperature inversions that creates poor air quality plus he hits on much more. Don't miss one of our favorite EcoRight leaders joining host Chelsea Henderson and our executive director Bob Inglis this week!
Carbon Neutral Indiana Daniel Poynter explains how the new book he and his team wrote is full of 60 true stories of Hoosier entrepreneurs who are reducing carbon emissions.
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Daniel Poynter says he learned about the Boy Scout rule years ago regarding leaving the campsite better than you found it.
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Carbon Neutral Indiana founder Daniel Poynter shares the story of when he became passionate about climate change.
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Daniel Poynter is the founder of Carbon Neutral Indiana, a nonprofit social enterprise with its mission to help Indiana become carbon neutral as soon as possible. Daniel joins host Chelsea Henderson this week to talk about his passion for helping lead Indiana to a net zero target.
Poynter talks about Indiana helping to lead nationally on climate change and a new book he and his team wrote, telling the story of 60 Hoosier entrepreneurs and how they're winning the day by reducing carbon emissions. Big things continue to happen in Indiana, so don't miss this inspiring interview!
Former Congresswoman Schneider says it would be cheaper to address climate change up front than increasing disaster response dollars year after year.
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Former Congresswoman Schneider recalls how she helped develop what's now known as the Energy Star program for household appliances.
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Former Congresswoman Claudine Schneider (R-RI) describes her 'roadmap' bill she filed in 1989 called the Global Warming Prevention Act.
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Claudine Schneider was the first woman from Rhode Island elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and the first Republican in over 40 years when she was elected in 1981. The five-term Congresswoman has one of the strongest environmental records of any GOP member and she joins host Chelsea Henderson this week.
Schneider shares how her time in office is vastly different than today, filing her own climate bill (Global Warming Prevention Act of 1989), how listeners can make a difference in your own communities and more. Don't miss this passionate conversation with former Congresswoman Schneider!
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Braver Angels volunteer Beth Malow works as a sleep specialist and describes climate change's effect on sleep. Find out more or check them out online at https://braverangels.org
Beth Malow shares how Braver Angels tries to get navigate and address partisanship. Find out more or check them out online at https://braverangels.org
Braver Angels volunteer Bruce Morlan describes the group's bipartisan engagement and how his Rotary Club was used as a test. Find out more or check them out online at https://braverangels.org.
Braver Angels is a grassroots, cross-partisan organization dedicated to political depolarization. This week our host Chelsea Henderson is joined by Braver Angels volunteers Beth Malow and Bruce Morlan. Beth and Bruce share how their workshops work and aim to depolarize people on key issues and differences.
Part of Citizen Climate Lobby, find out more about Braver Angels online at https://braverangels.org/
Horse Racing Nation CEO Mark Midland on race day cancellations due to heat is confined to only a certain few U.S. tracks.
Horse racing expert Mark Midland explains how horses cope with racing in the hot summer weather.
Horse Racing Nation founder & CEO Mark Midland on horses competing in extreme heat and at what point does it get too hot for racing.
Back in mid-June, the horse racing track Churchill Downs canceled racing for the day due to the heat index near 110 degrees. It was the first time in 10 years and one of only a handful of times in track history that racing has been canceled because of extreme heat.
Horse racing expert and Horse Racing Nation CEO Mark Midland joins us this week to talk about climate change's impact on the horse racing industry, how tracks are dealing with extreme heat from coast to coast, what goes into a track cancellation due to extreme weather and much more. Don't miss this interview and check out Mark's website at: https://www.horseracingnation.com/
co2mmit founder Jim Tolbert gives an example of how accepting responsibility for his actions is conservative, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and saving him money.
Jim Tolbert shares the conservative thought behind the personal choices and actions he's made to reduce emissions.
Jim Tolbert, former Conservative Caucus Director at CCL, is now leading his own group called co2mmit. Tolbert is our first, three-time guest on the EcoRight Speaks and he joins host Chelsea Henderson to talk about his new venture co2mmit, where he's calling on individuals to make a personal choice to lower their own greenhouse gas emissions.
Tolbert is convinced individual people are the solution to climate change, which is why people need to accept responsibility to reduce their own emissions and in turn elected officials will respond with appropriate legislation to support those choices. Tune in to learn more about or check out his group online at www.co2mmit.org!
Mayor Arroyo compares the Gulf of Mexico to a pool and why it's important to keep the 'pool water' clean.
Erik Arroyo on what it's like being a mayor in Florida on the front lines of climate change.
Sarasota Mayor Erik Arroyo shares his family background and how his Mom came to the U.S. from the Dominican Republic and being the first college graduate in his family.
Last year Erik Arroyo became the youngest mayor in the city of Sarasota's history and the first person born in a Hispanic country to serve in the post. And he helps kick off our newest season of the EcoRight Speaks!
Arroyo talked with podcast host Chelsea Henderson about Sarasota's conservation efforts as well as the southwest region of the state, his city's top-notch water quality, being mindful of the upcoming hurricane season and much more. You won't want to miss this episode as we begin season 5 (which will run from now to the end of 2022).
Host Chelsea Henderson wraps up season four with a 'best of' show featuring interview clips from some of our favorite guests this season (January-June, 2022). Don't miss this season's final episode as you'll hear from previous guests like Congresswoman Nancy Mace, Ambassador Sam Brownback, climate scientist and rock star Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, former EPA administrator William K. Reilly, American Conservation Coalition's Quill Robinson and Indiana Conservative Alliance for Energy's Kacey Crane plus many more.
And don't worry, Chelsea will be back with season five starting in mid-late July. Thanks to our #EcoRight community for listening and supporting us!
Author Heather White describes the several of the different Service Superpower Profiles she came up with and categorizes in her book.
Author Heather White shares what inspired her and the idea behind her new book 'One Green Thing.'
Heather White is an environmental lawyer and founder of the nonprofit One Green Thing. She wrote the easy-to-follow guide for climate action called 'One Green Thing: Discover Your Hidden Power to Help Save the Planet' that was published this April.
With over 20 years of experience in environmental advocacy and a mother of two in Bozeman, Montana, White uses her book to show how someone can contribute their personality, interests, and strengths to the climate movement with a small step every day. Her book is also available online via Amazon!
More: https://www.onegreenthing.org/
Dale Strickler says worldwide regenerative agriculture has incredible potential to make a difference on the climate front. This is a clip from this week's episode with Dale Strickler.
Dale Strickler explains regenerative agriculture and they importance of restoring carbon back into the soil. This is a clip from this week's episode with Dale Strickler.
Rancher Dale Strickler on how his personal farming background allowed him to see how soil enrichment is directly tied to climate change. This is a clip from this week's episode with Dale Strickler.
Dale Strickler is an author and rancher from the heartland of America. This week he joined us to talk about regenerative agriculture and ways to address climate change through soil enrichment. Strickler is a leader in the soil health movement and an agronomist for Green Cover Seed, the nation’s top cover crop-specific seed company.
He also goes into detail about increasing the ability of soil to capture more rainfall, which holds more moisture, thus increasing the ability of plants to extract more moisture from the soil.
More: https://www.dalestrickler.guru/
From this week's episode, Joe Dominguez says a price signal is the best way long term to answer our climate and environmental challenges.
From this week's episode, Joe Dominguez on how many in the power industry are internalizing the external cost of pollution.
From this week's show, Constellation Energy's Joe Dominguez explains the basics of how the power industry works at Constellation.
Joe Dominguez is the President and CEO of Constellation, one of the leading clean energy producers in the country and joins host Chelsea Henderson on this week's episode!
Joe touches on their shift from central station power plants to more renewable-based plants to better serve their customers and help in the fight against climate change. He also talks about the continuing role of natural gas, many utilities across the country passing the price of carbon onto the customer and how Constellation is working to 100% net zero air pollution by 2040.
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Congressman Donalds shares his thoughts on government subsidies for alternatives like solar and wind.
Congressman Donalds on Florida's water quality issues from a state and federal perspective.
Congressman Byron Donalds touches on the Naples 'field trip' republicEn.org hosted for him and his staff to Keewaydin Island last month.
We are always excited to welcome a sitting Member of Congress to the podcast. And we're pumped to have Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL-19) joining host Chelsea Henderson and our executive director Bob Inglis this week. Congressman Donalds touched on conservation in and around his Naples area district, the recent 'field trip' we hosted for him at Keewaydin Island last month, water quality issues and more. Don't miss this guest interview!
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Sarah Davis says climate change is about our kids' future versus raising money to divide as many special interest groups do.
Clear Skies Texas' and former State Rep. Sarah Davis describes seeing and experiencing both extremes of climate change, while living in Houston.
Former Texas State Representative Sarah Davis explains Clear Skies Texas, a group of conservative women who care about climate change.
This week we're heading to the Lonestar State to learn more about Clear Skies Texas, a new group of conservative Texas women concerned about the environment and climate challenges, with one of their directors and also former Texas State Rep. Sarah Davis (R). Sarah shares how and why conservative women are poised to help on climate change and describes how she's experienced both climate extremes living in Houston, Texas. She also talks about the need to solve climate change for future generations instead of the many special interest groups continuing to create political division in America.
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From the latest episode, Former energy executive John Rowe says accountability and markets are best in addressing climate change.
From this week's episode, John Rowe on why the U.S. Chamber has shifted its view on climate change from 2010 to now?
From this week's show, Former Exelon chairman John Rowe encapsulates the current energy situation today in the U.S.
John Rowe is a longtime titan in the energy industry and the Exelon chairman emeritus joined host Chelsea Henderson and our executive director, Bob Inglis, this week. Rowe shared his thoughts on the energy situation today in the U.S., in light of the ongoing Russian conflict in Ukraine. He also mentions which conservative leaders he respects the most and why the business industry has woken up to addressing climate change.
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From the latest show, Thomas Hochman shared why the recent CCL Conservative Caucus Conference at the end of March in DC was so exciting.
From this week's show, Thomas Hochman on the high cost of gasoline not being attributable to a single recent event or even the President.
From this week's show, CCL Conservative Fellow Thomas Hochman on domestic energy security as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Thomas Hochman is a CCL Conservative Fellow as well as a current student at the University of Vermont. He's studying mathematics with an interest in climate change and energy security. This week Hochman joined host Chelsea Henderson in conversation regarding the state of America's energy security in light of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, current high gas prices and much more!
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Claudia McMurray shares what it was like working at the State Department without an Arctic policy that she ultimately helped develop under President Bush.
Former senior diplomat Claudia McMurray on the challenge of trying to regulate carbon dioxide internationally.
Former senior diplomat Claudia McMurray describes being recruited from General Motors to work on the Clean Air Act amendments with the late Senator John Warner's staff.
This week we're featuring another EcoRight pioneer, as host Chelsea Henderson welcomes former senior diplomat Claudia McMurray. Appointed by President George W. Bush as Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans, Environment and Science, McMurray worked on Capitol Hill as a top Senate legislative counsel before joining the Bush administration. She discusses the legislative process, coming together for compromise and also the Arctic, which she helped develop the policy strategy on!
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On this week's show, Byron Komenik explains how he puts power back into the community with people purchasing electricity from Jack's Solar Garden grid.
From this week's show, Farmer Byron Kominek on the benefits of operating a solar farm in Colorado.
From this week's show, Owner/manager Byron Kominek details what Jack's Solar Garden is all about.
On the latest edition of the show, we travel out to Longmont, Colorado this week to catch up with Jacks Solar Garden owner and manager Byron Kominek. After working in Africa, Byron came home and moved to his family's 24-acre farm where he learned about agrivoltaics - growing crops under solar panels.
He chats with host Chelsea Henderson about a multitude of solar-related items in this fascinating conversation!
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Kacey Crane pumps up our upcoming event in Indianapolis on Tuesday, April 12th with young conservatives from across Indiana learning about conservative clean energy and climate solutions.
Kacey Crane describes why clean energy issues are popular among the grassroots community in Hoosier.
Kacey Crane from the Indiana Conservative Alliance for Energy shares why Senator Mike Braun's climate leadership is helping other conservatives in the Hoosier state
We're pumped to have the energy of Indiana Conservative Alliance for Energy's energetic executive director Kacey Crane joining us this week! The Alliance is part of the Conservative Energy Network that has a footprint in 25 states and promotes conservative energy policies.
Kacey talks with host Chelsea Henderson about their work all across the Hoosier state. And she also promotes our exciting upcoming event "Innovation Generation: Conservative Solutions for Clean Energy and Climate" on April 12 in Indianapolis that we're co-hosting with the Alliance along with Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions and The Conservation Coalition.
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Congresswoman Mace explains why younger conservatives are engaged on climate change and environmental issues in her First Congressional District.
Congresswoman Nancy Mace describes a local issue surrounding Crab Bank Island that all but eroded due to sea-level rise.
Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-1) on why the Charleston, SC area is prone to flooding with rising sea level being just one of the factors.
On this edition of the show, we meet Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC), who is from the Lowcountry and represents the First Congressional District of South Carolina. She was elected to the House of Representatives in the fall of 2020. And it didn't take her long to begin helping to lead and solve local issues, including Crab Bank Island, which almost completely eroded due to sea-level rise.
A member of the House Climate Solutions Caucus, Mace joined our executive director Bob Inglis and podcast host Chelsea Henderson this week to talk about the environment, protecting South Carolina's pristine coastline and working for commonsense solutions in her District.
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Former George H.W. Bush EPA leader William Reilly on moving past political differences by calling former Trump EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler on his final day in office.
From the latest show, William Reilly on why the farming community doesn't recognize the reality of climate change, as a national issue
On this week's edition of the show, Former EPA Administrator William Reilly describes what it was like working for the "Environmental President" George H.W. Bush.
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We are lucky to have former U.S. EPA Administrator William K. Reilly (198-93) under President George H.W. Bush joining us this week! He shares stories from his time working in the administration, what it was like having strong environmentalists in the GOP when he was in public service and what should be done now to address climate change now.
And don't miss our weekly question for your chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card, all with one right answer!
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From this week's show, Jim Gandy on the negative impact climate change is having on poison ivy with plant oil increasing.
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From the latest show, Jim Gandy describes how he was able to incorporate climate change into his forecasts with a special, year-long project that resonated with viewers.
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From our latest show, meteorologist Jim Gandy describes when during his long and decorated broadcasting career that he began to recognize climate change as a weatherman.
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We've had a few meteorologists on the podcast before but Jim Gandy brings a whole new perspective this week. A broadcasting legend in the Palmetto State who is now retired from WLTX-TV (Columbia, SC), Gandy talks about what climate change is doing to the growth of spring weeds as well as the surprising impact it's having on poison ivy. You won't want to miss this episode with pollen season now having arrived in many areas around the country.
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From the latest show, Senator Joe Lieberman on when and how political 'opponents' will come together again on meaningful legislation for climate change
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From this week's show, Senator Lieberman remembers when he first started working with the late Senator John McCain on climate change.
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On the latest show, Senator Joe Lieberman explains why he's always pursing climate change legislation with a Republican colleague or co-sponsor.
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Former United States Senator Joe Lieberman (I-CT) was a stalwart on climate change, working on legislation with GOP colleagues since the day he arrived. And he joins host Chelsea Henderson on this week's episode to talk about how he worked with colleagues to craft legislation. He also shared how the late Senator John McCain approached him in order to start learning and engaging on climate solutions.
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Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-2) represents New York's Second District and he joins host Chelsea Henderson this week! Congressman Garbarino, whose District and south shore of Long Island is still recovering from the devastation left by Superstorm Sandy, became the Republican co-chair of the House Climate Solutions Caucus last fall. And last year he traveled to Glasgow, Scotland for the United Nations Climate Change Conference
Don't miss this special conversation with Congressman Garbarino. We also announce the winner of last week's podcast trivia contest and give you this week's question to enter and win an Amazon gift card!
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Katharine Hayhoe on the challenge of engaging others on climate, specifically when it comes to social media.
From the latest episode, Katharine Hayhoe shares a personal example of communicating with a recent climate skeptic
When it comes to EcoRight rockstars, you won't find many bigger if any than climate scientist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe. She's a best-selling author, professor at Texas Tech University and Chief Scientist for The Nature Conservancy and talks to audiences nationwide regarding climate science, impacts, communication, and faith.
She states on her website that, 'The data tells us the planet is warming; the science is clear that humans are responsible; the impacts we’re seeing today are already serious; and our future is in our hands.'
You won't want to miss this interview with our host Chelsea Henderson as she talks about her new book "Saving Us" and much more. And don't miss our weekly contest we launch on this episode with one random winner picked to win an Amazon gift card!
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From this week's show, Quill Robinson answers on why 2021 was a breakthrough year for climate change and where conservative movement is going in 2022?
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From this week's show, hear Conservative Quill Robinson talks about what brought him into the environmental movement.
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From this week's episode, American Conservation Coalition's Quill Robinson explains how ACC started in 2017.
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American Conservation Coalition VP of Government Affairs Quill Robinson joins host Chelsea Henderson this week to share perspective from their young and energetic conservative perspective. As a conservative, Quill shares how he got involved working on environmental issues and the exciting prospect for continued change in 2022. And don't forget to listen in for more on our brand new, weekly contest starting on next week's episode!
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From this week's episode, Sam Brownback says it takes courage to stand up on issues that have been dominated by the other side politically.
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From the latest edition of the show, Sam Brownback explains that conservative solutions to climate are more effective than government-drive regulatory solutions.
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From this week's show, Ambassador Sam Brownback explains why conservatives can't sit on talking about real solutions when it comes to environmental issues.
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We are back with season 4 of the "EcoRight Speaks" podcast! And we're excited to have former Governor, Senator and Ambassador Sam Brownback joining his former colleague and our executive director Bob Inglis along with host Chelsea Henderson.
They discuss how far conservatives have come on climate change, how and why conservatives need to engage more on the issue and why regulatory issues aren't workable. Don't miss this episode plus a new weekly contest we're launching this season!
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From our "Best of 2021 show" Governor Christine Todd Whitman debunks some myths regarding nuclear power and where she sees the industry going.
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From our "Best of 2021 Show" Dane Cellars winemaker Bart Hansen explains how climate change is effecting the wine industry on the California coast.
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From our "Best of 2021" show, third-generation farmer Cori Wittman Stitt describes the shifting awareness in the agricultural industry on the need to combat climate change.
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We are closing out season 3 and 2021 with a "best of" episode!
Host Chelsea Henderson and producer Price Atkinson compiled some of your favorite interview clips this past season (July-December 2021). Hear former Governor Christine Todd-Whitman, winemaker Bart Hansen, nuclear engineer Steven Nesbit, national security expert Sherri Goodman and meteorologist Dr. Marshall Shepherd just to name a few.
You won't want to miss this look back on the season, as we get you ready for season 4 coming in early 2022!
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On the latest edition Dr. Shepherd says a Manhattan-style commitment is needed to ultimately attack and solve climate change.
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On the latest edition explains inaccurate 'zombie theories' that somehow continue to live on thanks to social media and the internet.
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On the latest edition of the show, Dr. Marshall Shepherd uses the analogy of mood/personality to help explain the weather/climate difference.
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We are so excited to have guest Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd with us on the podcast this week!
A leading international expert in weather and climate, Dr. Shepherd is the Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Geography and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Georgia.
He's a regular contributor at Forbes.com and host of the Weather Geeks podcast. He joins host Chelsea Henderson this week for an exciting conversation that you don't want to miss. And we also bid farewell to our incredible colleague and republicEn.org team member Wen Lee.
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From the latest show, Environmental psychologist Renée Lertzman Lertzman explains how she'd like to see climate movement evolve more and her work with Project InsideOut.
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From the latest show, Environmental psychologist Renée Lertzman shares the feelings of personal responsibility that people have regarding climate change.
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From the latest show, Environmental psychologist Renée Lertzman on whether access to the internet and social media has increased the public's anxiety regarding climate change.
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As we near the end of season 3, we're excited to welcome environmental psychologist, author and consultant Renée Lertzman to the podcast this week!
Renée covered a lot of ground including how to engage others who care about climate change, the emotional effects and anxiety people feel as well how people working on the issue daily manage their feelings. You don't want to miss this episode as we get closer to the end of season 3. And if you'd like to hear more from Renée, check out her TEDx Talk online.
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We were fortunate to have them on one of our quarterly republicEn.org webinars a few months ago. And in this week's episode, we're lucky to have Lake County Resources Initiative's Nick Johnson and Jim Walls on the podcast. Nick and Jim starred in the short documentary "Other Side of the Hill" that debuted this summer.
And, they joined host Chelsea Henderson to talk about the importance of sustainability in rural America and utilizing the resources people do have.
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From this week's show, Cortney Piper on the process of evaluating, tracking and measuring Tennessee's advanced energy economy across the entire state.
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Cortney Piper on Tennessee's three key assets that are unique and combined have helped their advanced energy economy soar.
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From this week's show, Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council's Cortney Piper shares and describes the big business opportunity with the size of the state's advanced energy economy.
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The clean energy economy is booming in the state of Tennessee and the Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council's Cortney Piper has been helping lead it from the start. Conducting numerous focus groups and research several years ago, she brought a group of companies together to form the TAEBS. They are now championing advanced energy as a job creation and economic development strategy across the state. Hear what exciting things Cortney has to say with our host Chelsea Henderson!
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From this week's show, Sherri Goodman on what the Department of Defense is doing to mitigate the effects of climate change at installations around the world.
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From this week's show, Climate security expert Sherri Goodman calls the issue of climate change a 'home game" now.
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From this week's show, Woodrow Wilson Center Senior Fellow Sherri Goodman recalls when she first used the phrase 'threat multiplier' regarding climate security.
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On this edition of the show, long-time national security expert Sherri Goodman, coiner of the term “threat multiplier” talks about the nexus between national security and climate change.
Senior Fellow (Polar Institute and Environmental Change & Security Program) at the Woodrow Wilson International Center, Goodman is a former first Deputy Undersecretary of Defense (Environmental Security) and staff member on the Senate Armed Services Committee. You won't want to miss this episode!
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On the latest show, have you ever wondered where the term "EcoRight" came from or how it was coined?
Former republicEn.org founding team member Alex Bozmoski made it a team reunion this week, joining host and former colleague Chelsea Henderson.
Alex is now the Vice President of Programs at DEPLOY and has been chasing climate solutions for fifteen years through grassroots education, business, technical assistance, and academic research. He hits on numerous topics and make sure not to miss the appearance by a live porcupine!
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From the latest show, Steven Nesbit shares how the nuclear waste process works.
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From our latest show, Steven Nesbit explains advanced small modular reactors and why there's a trend toward using more SMRs in the U.S.
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From this week's show, American Nuclear Society's Steven Nesbit on some of the myths and misconceptions around nuclear energy safety.
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Listeners ask so we always try and deliver. And this week we welcome American Nuclear Society's Steven Nesbit after a listener requested to hear from a nuclear engineer and expert.
Steven joined host Chelsea Henderson to discuss the clean energy benefits of nuclear, myth busting some misconceptions around nuclear energy and why small modular reactors are so attractive. And he hits on so much more in a wide-ranging nuclear interview!
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From this week's show, Rory Nornberg on how they plan to share and grow High Schoolers for Carbon Dividends.
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From this week's show, Roey Nornberg talks about the formation of High Schoolers for Carbon Dividends across all 50 states.
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From this week's show, Katherine Mezzalingua explains what inspired her to co-found High Schoolers for Carbon Dividends.
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We love having young people on the EcoRight Speaks and we loved having two founders of High Schoolers for Carbon Dividends join us this week in Katherine Mezzalingua and Roey Nornberg.
HS4CD is an extension of the national college-level network, Students for Carbon Dividends (S4CD). Katherine and Roey talked with host Chelsea Henderson about getting involved in a policy-based issue and why they're passionate about a market-based solution to climate change.
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From this week's conversation, Christine Todd Whitman on what she thinks is the best policy proposal at the federal level to address climate change.
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From this segment of the show, Christine Todd Whitman shares her thoughts on nuclear power and whether increased opportunities exist here in the United States.
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From this week's show, hear former Governor Christine Todd Whitman (R-NJ) on dealing with the increased impacts as a result of stronger hurricanes now hitting the New Jersey coastline.
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We've had a lot of firsts here on the podcast....and this week is no different welcoming our first former female governor in Christine Todd Whitman. Also, she is a former head of the Environmental Protection Agency during the Bush Administration (2001-03),
Whitman joins hist Chelsea Henderson to discuss carbon pricing and the best way to do it. Plus she opined about a border adjustable carbon tax and a host of other topics!
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From the latest show, Rob Sisson on what meaningful policy he sees potentially getting passed in the near future to address climate change.
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From the latest show, Rob Sisson shares his thoughts on the term "EcoRight" coined by Alex Bozmoski.
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From the latest show, Rob Sisson explains how climate change is affecting Lake Michigan which has helped prevent early frosts on local vineyards?
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On this week's show, one of the original members and pioneers of the EcoRight is former ConservAmerica leader Rob Sisson. Rob has worked on climate and conservation issues for years and is a close friend of our team. A few years ago, he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to the position of Commissioner on the International Joint Commission (IJC), which oversees the boundary waters shared by the U.S. and Canada.
We are excited for him to join host Chelsea Henderson this week!
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From this week's episode, like his hero Katharine Hayhoe, Larry Linenschmidt says finding commonality among people is important when talking about addressing climate change.
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Larry Linenschmidt explains how as a Christian his views shifted on climate change.
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From this week's episode, Larry Linenschmidt shares more about the Hill Country Institute that he founded to engage Christians about faith and culture issues.
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This week host Chelsea Henderson and our executive director Bob Inglis welcome republicEn spokesperson Larry Linenschmidt to the podcast!
Larry launched the Texas-based Hill Country Institute, a resource for Christians considering the intersection of faith and culture, a few years ago. He talks about climate change, how he became engaged and why he's become so passionate about the issue!
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Terratect founder Nick Huey on the importance and progress of Congressman John Curtis' House Conservative Climate Caucus
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Nick Huey talks about his "air freshener campaign" that would resonate in Utah because they value clean air so much.
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On the latest episode of the show, Utah native and Terratect founder Nick Huey discusses why his is a climate friendly "red state."
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Our friend and republicEn spokesperson Nick Huey joined host Chelsea Henderson to share more about what he's been up to in his native state of Utah.
Nick talks about the launch of his firm Terratect, and explores what makes Utah such a climate friendly red state and more.
Don't miss Nick's charisma and how he generates some of his unique ideas!
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On this week's episode, Mark Fleming shares why it matters how you communicate and talk about climate change and clean energy.
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On this week's episode, Mark Fleming details some southeastern states that are leading marked-based, clean energy initiatives.
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From this week's episode, Former GOP aide and Conservatives for Clean Energy CEO Mark Fleming details how he got involved and his organization started.
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On the cusp of Labor Day weekend, we welcome Conservatives for Clean Energy President & CEO Mark Fleming to the podcast. Fleming works to educate opinion leaders on the benefits of clean energy, while delivering new, innovative technologies that homes, businesses, and schools to reduce energy waste and generate cleaner, more affordable energy.
His organization is based in North Carolina, but now boasts regional chapters in four other states.
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On this week's show, Brian Webb explains how he's seen Houghton College students' attitudes toward climate change shift over the last 5-10 years?
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On this week's edition, Brian Webb talks about his students constantly asking for advice on how to talk to their parents about climate change.
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From this week's episode, hear Houghton College's Brian Webb share how his faith connects with climate change.
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We have so many wonderful friends and strategic partners working with us on the EcoRight. And one of our closest and longtime friends is Houghton College environmental studies professor Dr. Brian Webb. Brian teaches at Houghton, a private Christian school founded in 1883 and affiliated with the Wesleyan Church, and he explains the evangelical engagement he has with his students regarding climate change, the intersection of his Christian faith and more.
He also shares more about his popular course titled "God, Country, and Climate Change: A Christian perspective on a global problem."
Plus we debut the new "Ask Bob Anything" segment in which our executive director Bob Inglis answers one of your questions every week!
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One of our favorite EcoRight cohorts is the Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) team led by Heather Reams.
This week host Chelsea Henderson sits down with CRES Vice President of Policy and Advocacy, Charles Hernick. CRES is a nonprofit that engages policymakers and the public about responsible, conservative solutions to address our nation’s energy, economic, and environmental security.
Charles talked about their work, the recently passed Growing Climate Solutions Act by the U.S. Senate, how it empowers people/farms and finally how many new companies are making bold commitments to address climate change.
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From this week's show, Tolbert cites a study regarding how a Member of Congress' voting record strongly follows the interest of their donors.
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From this week's show, Jim Tolbert shares how his climate change organization is bipartisan and identifies future leaders state and federal leaders to support.
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From this week's show, Jim Tolbert talks on supporting Members of Congress who are working to pass meaningful climate legislation with the Americans for Action on Climate Fund.
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On the newest edition, few have worked on the conservative side of climate change longer than Jim Tolbert, co-founder of the Americans for Action on Climate Fund. He joined host Chelsea Henderson this week to talk about the importance of having pro-climate leadership in state and federal offices.
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From this week's show, Bart Hansen explains how wildfires affect the grapes and the ways winemakers are getting involved to find out when and how the fires change the actual taste of particular wines.
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From this week's show, Winemaker Bart Hansen details how droughts have changed the way winemakers utilize water resources on their vineyards.
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From this week's show, what changes in weather relating to climate has winemaker Bart Hansen observed and experienced in the Sonoma Valley and with the vineyards at his Dane Cellars winery?
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On our latest episode, have you ever wondered what climate change is doing to the wine industry? Has it affected your favorite varietal over the last few years?
Dane Cellars winemaker Bart Hansen joined host Chelsea Henderson to talk about what he has seen and experienced with his vineyard in Sonoma County (Calif.) and challenges the industry is facing here in the U.S. as a result of climate change, forest fires, droughts and more.
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From this week's show, Andrew Holland shares the role that the Department of Energy and ARPA-E play in today's fusion technology.
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From this week's episode, Andrew Holland on the barriers to market entry for nuclear fusion?
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From this week's episode, Andrew Holland explains the difference between nuclear energy and fusion along with the clean energy benefits of nuclear fusion.
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Andrew Holland is the CEO of the Fusion Industry Association and he is our first two-time guest on the podcast.
For more than 15 years, Holland worked at the center of debates about how to achieve sustainable energy security? He's now advocating for commercially viable fusion energy and joins host Chelsea Henderson regarding his new role and fusion energy in addressing climate change.
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From this week's show, Cori Wittman Stitt explains the key questions and factors regarding agricultural carbon sequestration
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From this week's show, Cori Wittman Stitt shares whether she thinks a younger generation of farmers is fueling overall climate awareness?
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In this segment from this week's show, Idaho farmer and Wittman Farms general manager Cori Wittman Stitt explains how farmers and the agricultural industry have shifted their climate change awareness so dramatically in the last 10-15 years.
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We are underway with the first episode of the "EcoRight Speaks" season 3!
And our first guest of the "season" is Idaho farmer and Wittman Farms general manager, Cori Wittman Stitt. Stitt formerly worked on agricultural policy and was a Senate staffer before moving home to Idaho.
She joins host Chelsea Henderson to talk about the challenges that climate change presents in helping to manage and run her family's fifth-generation operation.
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Dr. Jessica Moerman (Evangelical Environmental Network) and Ben Lowe (A Rocha USA) are both from the evangelical community and discuss the intersection of their Christian faith and values with environmental stewardship.
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Dr. Jessica Moerman (Evangelical Environmental Network) and Ben Lowe (A Rocha USA) are both from the evangelical community and discuss the intersection of their Christian faith and values with environmental stewardship.
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City of Pearland (TX) council member Luke Orlando joined us early in season 2 and he stressed why it's important to get more young conservatives involved in the fight to solve climate change.
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We're excited that our second "season" is coming to a close but we will be launching season 3 after next month in July!
We have loved all our guests, but here are some of host Chelsea Henderson's favorite exchanges and answers in this "best of" episode.
Season 3 kicks off in mid-July, so stay tuned and subscribe to "EcoRight Speaks!" so you won't miss an episode!
From this week's show, Catrina Rorke shares what surprised her the most in the study when pricing carbon along with a border carbon adjustment specifically using the steel industry.
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From this week's show, Catrina Rorke explains the recent CLC case study showing that a carbon fee and border carbon adjustment would boost domestic manufacturing and jobs across the U.S. economy while lowering global emissions.
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In this segment of this week's show, Climate Leadership Council VP Catrina Rorke recalls crafting Bob Inglis' Raise Wages Cut Carbon Act of 2009 and discovering a special footnote that's now become so important to carbon pricing.
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Happy anniversary! We are celebrating our one year anniversary of the EcoRight Speaks podcast this week And we're doing so with host Chelsea Henderson and our executive director Bob Inglis welcoming his former legislative assistant Catrina Rorke as our special guest.
Catrina, who is now the Vice President for Policy at the Climate Leadership Council, was the architect of the Raise Wages Cut Carbon Act of 2009 that Bob introduced while serving in his second, six-year stint in the U.S. House of Representatives.
You won't want to miss this special episode!!
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In this segment from this week's show, George Gemelas shares why he thinks his Senator from Indiana Mike Braun could be a pivotal leader on a real, viable solution.
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In this segment from this week's show, George Gemelas suggests a couple of leaders that he thinks could lead on "common-sense solutions."
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In this segment from the show, S4CD's George Gemelas explains why bipartisanship is important for young people in working to solve to climate change.
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We are back of the break for Memorial Day and this week's guest is Students For Carbon Dividends (S4CD) executive vice president, George Gemelas.
Gemelas shared more about S4CD's nationwide coalition uniting students from across the country around the breakthrough Carbon Dividends solution. The recent Yale graduate with a Masters in Environmental Management also discussed the need for both parties to come together in order for the climate solution to be "environmentally efficient and long-term viable."
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From this episode of the show, Anne Kelly on how can we get back to being a productive government on issues like climate change.
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From this week's show, Anne Kelly describes where the climate and clean energy opportunities are in a likely infrastructure package.
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On this week's show, Ceres Vice President Anne Kelly details the work of Ceres in working with the business community regarding climate change.
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One of our closest friends at republicEn.org is Ceres Vice President of Government Relations, Anne Kelly. Anne leads the Ceres Policy Network, a coalition of 52 leading consumer-facing companies advocating for meaningful climate and energy policy at the federal and state levels.
She joined host Chelsea Henderson this week regarding the ongoing climate push from the White House. What a potential infrastructure package might look like later this summer and much more.
Don't miss this episode before we take a brief Memorial Day break returning on Tuesday, June 8!
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From a segment of this week's show, Rich Thau's advice to those working to convince others of the need to act on climate change.
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In this segment of the shwo, Rich Thau explains the message testing he's done on energy, climate in the last-seven years.
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In this segment from latest edition of the show, Pollster Rich Thau talks about the long-term Swing Voter Project he's been working on since 2019.
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On this edition, pollster Rich Thau has done extensive message testing on a variety of issues, including clean energy and climate change over the years.
Thau, a public opinion strategist and President of the company Engagious, stops in to share with host Chelsea Henderson what he's learned over the years, some words that work, some words/phrases that don't work and more!
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From this week's show, James Cook explains how arguments around climate misinformation have shifted despite being rooted in undermining the public's trust of basic science.
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From this week's show, Skeptical Science founder James Cook explains how a family "argument" with his father-in-law spurred the creation of his now popular website debunking false climate myths.
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Have you ever wondered about myth-busting climate change websites and where they came from? Host Chelsea Henderson welcomes skepticalscience.com founder John Cook to the show this week.
A research fellow with the Climate Change Communication Research Hub at Monash University in Australia, John explains how and why he launched his website years ago.
And producer Price Atkinson fills you in on our "field trip" last Friday with Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-1) to see the local impacts of sea-level rise along the coastline of Charleston, SC.
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On this week's show, Researcher Alexis Pascaris shares what the issues are within the agriculture community to agrovoltaics.
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On this week's show, MTU graduate student/researcher Alexis Pascaris explains her research in agrivoltaics (co-developing the same area of land for both solar power and agricultural needs).
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From this week's shows, University Chicago professor Dorian Abbot shares how his "flipped classroom model" works for the global warming class he teaches every spring.
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We are excited to bring you a pair of guest interviews from the academic community this week. Dorian Abbot is a professor at the University of Chicago and teaches a popular "flipped classroom model" global warming class.
Alexis Pascaris is a researcher/graduate student at Michigan Technological University and explains her work studying Agrivoltaics.
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Sometimes good things come together at the last minute. And, on the eve of Earth Day last week, host Chelsea Henderson talked with Tia Nelson, the daughter of Earth Day founder and former Governor/U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson.
Tia takes us through growing up as the daughter of someone who treasured the environment and what drives her to keep her father's legacy alive and vibrant through her own work today?
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From this week's episode, Rocky Barker explains how and where Mike Simpson's $33.5 billion dollar plan for the removal of four dams on the Snake River in Idaho came from, originally.
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From this week's episode, Journalist Rocky Barker says the polarization on environmental issues today is rooted in several events, laws and restrictions that were passed in the 1980s.
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In this segment of the show, Rocky Barker explains his start of covering the environment and some of the difficulties that went along with the issue out west.
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This week longtime Idaho environmental journalist, author and producer Rocky Barker joined our host Chelsea Henderson to discuss a myriad of issues in the great Northwest.
And, at the top of the list is Republican Congressman Mike Simpson's $33.5 billion dollar, dam-removal plan to end the region's salmon wars. It's a brave idea and plan that Simpson has proposed and Barker breaks it down along with many other topics from his time covering the region at the Idaho Statesman.
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From this week's episode, scientist Tracey Holloway on how to rebuild the public's faith in science solving important issues like COVID-19 with different vaccines?
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From this week's episode, Tracey Holloway from the Science Moms explains how she breaks down a complex issue like climate change to other "playground" moms that aren't in the field.
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From this week's episode, atmospheric scientist Tracey Holloway shares about being a mom, a science mom and why working on climate is personal to her?
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Welcome back from our Spring break! Tracey Holloway is an atmosphere scientist at the University of Wisconsin (Madison) and co-founder of Science Moms.
She joins host Chelsea Henderson to talk about their work that aims to demystify climate science and motivate urgent action to protect our children’s futures.
And we hear a pair of special messages from republicEns in Lisa Savage and Bill Lemon.
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How does a natural gas fueled vehicle fill up and what are the two kinds of natural gas used to power vehicles?
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From this segment of the show, Daniel Gage explains how there is a growing number of fleets using natural gas.
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On this week's show, how does a natural gas fueled vehicle fill up and what are the two kinds of natural gas used to power vehicles? Natural Gas Vehicles America president Daniel Gage tells us more.
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This week we learn all about natural gas in the automotive industry with Natural Gas Vehicles America president Daniel Gage joining host Chelsea Henderson.
If you've ever wanted to know more about the different kinds of natural gas powering today's cars and trucks, this is your chance.
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Programming note: We'll be taking our "spring break" the next two weeks and will return with a new episode on Tuesday, April 13!
On this show,, Dr. Jessica Moerman talks about how conservative and Christian values are completely compatabile with environmental stewardship.
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From this week's show, Dr. Jessica Moerman on why she thinks it's generational to care more about the environment now.
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In this segment of show, Environmental Evangelical Network's Dr. Jessica Moerman explains how EEN connects Christians through the intersection of environmental stewardship and life.
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The intersection of faith and climate is constantly growing and we're lucky to have Evangelical Environmental Network's Senior Director for Science and Policy Dr. Jessica Moerman this week as our guest.
Host Chelsea Henderson talks with Jessica about being an evangelical that cares about climate change, while connecting parts of the Bible with being a good environmental steward.
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Carmel, IN, Mayor Jim Brainard reminds people about the GOP's long history of leading on environmental issues.
Carmel, IN, Mayor Jim Brainard talks about his famous roundabouts and why they're economically and environmentally beneficial.
In this segment of the show, Mayor Jim Brainard discusses the nonpartisan nature of mayors in Indiana and why they are positioned to get things done without having a political label?
On our latest edition of the show, Mayor Jim Brainard is one of the highest-profile conservatives working locally on climate change issues in his city of Carmel, Ind. He has helped redesign his city to be economically viable and environmentally sustainable.
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From this week's show, Joshua Rhodes on a few of the changes that Texas needs to be make in order for the situation not to repeat itself.
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From this week's show, Joshua Rhodes detailed the difficult and lengthy process it takes to get the power back up and running.
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From this week's show, Texas energy expert Joshua Rhodes explained how the Texas power infrastructure failed in the extreme winter weather compared to how it handles a sweltering hot summer day.
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The situation that every Texan went through recently regarding the blackouts, loss of power and over turmoil due to the extreme and rare winter weather were devastating.
On this week's show, Texas energy expert and University of Texas research associate Dr. Joshua Rhodes joined host Chelsea Henderson to talk about what went wrong in Texas? Why it happened and some of the problems related to getting things going again.
Plus the voices of two of our republicEn members from Texas and what they experienced.
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In a segment of this week's show, Bob shares an example of something that would help move a company to act on climate.
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In a segment from this week's show, Bob Perciasepe explains one of the biggest differences he's noticed in the business community since he got involved in climate issues.
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In this segment of the show, hear Bob Perciasepe on getting more and more businesses involved and bought in on climate change over the last several years.
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Bob Perciasepe is President of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) and he joined host Chelsea Henderson for a lengthy interview this week regarding the path forward for meaningful climate action, executive orders so far and what's to come from the Biden administration?
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