EcoRight Speaks

The Nature Conservancy's Senior Policy Advisor for Freshwater Jim Howe, explains the Sustainable Rivers Program and its benefits for Americans nationwide.

A federal program that returns $12 for every $1 spent and reduces flood risk nationwide could soon be history. The Sustainable Rivers Program is a partnership between The Nature Conservancy and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 
Its reach has grown from eight rivers in 2002 to 65 today, influencing nearly 15,000 miles of waterways and more than 100 dams and reservoirs around the country. But this cooperative program is in jeopardy. Jim Howe, Senior Policy Advisor for Freshwater at The Nature Conservancy, explains what’s at stake, the potential impact of federal cuts, and how dam operations affect communities nationwide.

Carbon policy strategist Danny Richter shared some new details on the EU's implementation of its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

What do carbon pricing advocates think and talk about when carbon pricing proposals are not on the table, at least here in the United States? Carbon policy strategist and friend of the podcast Danny Richter, founder of Richter Capitol Hill Strategies, is here to break down the various policies that he and other carbon pricing peers are monitoring and advocating for during this time when direct climate policy is not on the table.

Matt Glazewski explains the Washington Climate Corps Network and more about their work.