Clip: Ecologist Dr. Mike Curran explains reclamation and restoration planning

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!