EcoRight Speaks

In the first of a series we are calling “What Next,” we explore where there is potential action on climate change. Our friend Alex Flint from the Alliance for Market Solutions gives the bad news— we have very little time to save Social Security. But he also has some good news — a carbon tax can be part of that solution. "Resolving the coming Social Security crisis will require confronting a ta...

Author Sam Lovall shares the inspiration for his book " Mud Lake. "

" Mud Lake " is a collection of short adventure stories about children living in Haslett, Michigan, during the 1960s and 70s, when kids were allowed to freely explore the natural world without adult instruction or supervision. These stories by author Sam Lovall underscore the importance of natural areas as places for young people to experience mental and physical challenges in authentic se...

4C Director Dr. John Kotcher said leaders need to find new ways to talk about climate change.

GMU's Dr. John Kotcher explains that less media coverage and stories regarding climate change is reducing public awareness.

GMU's Director for the Center for Climate Change Communication (4C) Dr. John Kotcher said their polling data consistently shows Americans across the political spectrum acknowledge climate change is happening and support action.

Dr. John Kotcher is the new director of the GMU Center for Climate Change Communication. He joined host Chelsea Henderson this week to share highlights of the top-line takeaways of the most recent edition of " Climate Change in the American Mind. " To find out more about GMU's Center for Climate Change and Communication (4Cs), check out the 4C website online . at: https://climatecommun...

Ross Matzkin-Bridger on trying to clear the waste hurdle with regard to nuclear energy.

Nuclear Scaling Initiative's Ross Matzkin-Bridger on the rising demand for electricity in the U.S.

Ross Matzkin-Bridger shares more about the Nuclear Scaling Initiative and the work they do.

We are really excited to welcome first-time podcast guest Ross Matzkin-Bridger to the EcoRight Speaks! Matzkin-Bridger is a Senior Advisor at the Nuclear Scaling Initiative (NSI) and joins host Chelsea Henderson this week to talk about all things nuclear and scaling things to meet the rising demand. If nuclear energy is one of your favorite topics in the energy space then this week's episode w...

Nick Huey describes radical centrism and what it means.

Nick Huey on the status of Utah's Great Salt Lake and the state legislature trying to address the problem.

Nick Huey on what makes Utah such a special state and their two most timely environmental issues.

Long-time friend of the republicEn community and the podcast is one of our favorite Utahns in Nick Huey. Nick returns to talk about Utah exceptionalism, the environmental challenges facing the state, radical centrism and how we can all show up and make a difference!

Author Bob Eccles says climate change is an economic issue with positives that are happening in both red and blue states.

Bob Eccles said one of his new book's goals was to create more common ground and bipartisan policies on climate change.

Author Bob Eccles on what inspired his new book " An American’s Guide to Climate Change: How America Can Lead and Prosper. "

Welcome to the first episode of season 12! Clean energy and sustainability thought leader Bob Eccles , perhaps the biggest fan of the EcoRight who does not identify as EcoRight personally, shares details on his new book, " An American’s Guide to Climate Change: How America Can Lead and Prosper. " He also provides a brief primer on the opportunities and optimism around solving climate chang...

The Envoy Group's Sarah Beth Aubrey on rural areas and communities being the hot spot for renewable energy discussions.

Florida Rotarian Corey Kerkela shares more 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.

American Geophysical Union's Lexi Shultz says sweeping the scientific data under the rug will do nothing to help solve the climate problem.

We are back with our traditional end-of-the-season "best of" wrap up with highlights from some of our guest interviews during season 11. Host Chelsea Henderson takes listeners back through the season with some of her favorite interviews, sound bytes and answers relating to climate change, energy security, policy solutions, the future and much more. In this episode, you'll hear from gue...

In October 2025, TIME Magazine released its list of the 100 most influential climate actors across five different categories: leaders, innovators, titans, defenders, and catalysts. And we are proud that four of those who were honored have been past guests on the show.  We are re-sharing our February 2025 episode with guest Ari Matusiak, the co-founder, president, and CEO of Rewiring America . Desi...

In October 2025, TIME Magazine released its list of the 100 most influential climate actors across five different categories: leaders, innovators, titans, defenders, and catalysts. And we are proud that 4 of those honored have been past guests on the show.  As such, we are sharing our June 2024 episode again with guest Benji Backer , designated a Defender by TIME, who has now founded two organizat...