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| Formation | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Bob Inglis, Alex Bozmoski |
| Type | NGO, Nonprofit |
| Purpose | Environmental Education and Advocacy, Climate Change, Carbon Pricing |
Region | United States of America |
Membership | > 12,000 |
| Website | republicEn.org |
Lead Section
[edit]republicEn.org is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with over 12,000 members that focuses on educating and engaging conservative individuals on climate change issues. It operates under the Center for Climate Change Communication (4C) at George Mason University.[1] Founded in 2012, the organization, led by former U.S. Representative Bob Inglis (R-SC4 1993-1999; 2005-2011),[2] aims to facilitate discussions on free enterprise approaches to climate change.[3]
Introduction
[edit]The republicEn membership base is represented throughout all regions of the United States. The organization includes a core staff team and advisors who support members through outreach, education, and media communications.[4] Additionally, an EcoRight Leadership Council, composed of diverse professionals, spreads the organization’s efforts. The republicEn team works on both virtual and in-person opportunities to share how conservative principles can be applied to climate action.[5]
Philanthropic foundations and individual donors financially support republicEn. The George Mason University Foundation processes donations on their behalf.[6]
Purpose
[edit]republicEn advocates for a revenue-neutral, border-adjustable carbon tax as a market-based approach to climate change.[7] The organization argues that such an approach can align economic and environmental goals.[3][8] The group also seeks to bridge political divides in collaborating on climate solutions.[4][9]
Examples of conservative-led carbon tax proposals in the U.S. include the following bills that have been introduced in Congress: the “Raise Wages, Cut Carbon Act” (2009), the “MARKET CHOICE Act” (2018), the “Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act” (2019), and the “Stemming Warming and Augmenting Pay Act” (2019), “Climate Leadership Council Carbon Dividends Plan,” and the “Green Flat Tax.”
History
[edit]Bob Inglis is the Executive Director and co-founder of republicEn.org.[10] In 2012, along with Alex Bozmoski, Inglis launched the Energy and Enterprise Initiative (E&EI) at George Mason University, a public research university in Fairfax County, Virginia.[11] In the fall of 2014, E&EI rebranded under the name republicEn.org.[2] Inglis received the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award in 2015 for his leadership on climate change. In 2016, he was named to Politico’s Politico 50 list.[12]
Initiatives
[edit]The organization conducts various initiatives to engage conservatives on climate issues, including partnerships with universities, student groups, businesses, and other organizations.[13] It uses online and in-person methods to facilitate discussions and actions on climate change.[14] The EnCourage Tour and the ‘EcoRight Speaks’ podcast are among its ongoing projects. The podcast, launched in 2020, features discussions with various guests on climate-related topics.[15]
Past guests have included former U.S Representative John Curtis (R-UT), Climate Scientist Katharine Hayhoe, and Executive Director of Alliance for Market Solutions Alex Flint. The stated aim of the podcast is to highlight optimism within climate news and environmental leadership.[16]
republicEn also organizes in person events, including local field trips and speaking engagements, aimed at engaging conservative individuals and lawmakers in discussions about climate action.[13] Since 2017, republicEn has also been hosting an EnCourage Tour, where Bob and the team travel around the country to attend speaking engagements.[5]
As part of its climate-related communication efforts, the group produces public webinars, a weekly climate newsletter called the 'Climate Week En Review,' and short form content on social media.
Connections
[edit]republicEn is affiliated with organizations such as The Conservative Environment Network (CEN), the Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) Conservative Caucus, the American Conservation Coalition (ACC), and the Climate Leadership Council.
References
[edit]- ^ "Annual Reports". Center for Climate Change Communication. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ a b "Climate Realism, Energy Optimism | Institute for Energy Studies | Western Washington University". energy.wwu.edu. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ a b "Bob Inglis | Changing the Dialogue on Energy and Climate". TEDxJacksonville. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ a b Ferguson, Mike (2015-12-08). "Former GOP congressman touts market solutions to climate change". Billings Gazette. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ a b Starbucks Coffee (2017-10-09). The Disappearing Island. Retrieved 2024-10-19 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Donate". republicEn. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ Althoff, Eric. ""Bob Inglis Advocates Action to Fight Climate Change in Break from Republican Party."". The Washington Times.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Former GOP Congressman tackles Climate Change". The Boca Raton Tribune. 2023-12-18. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ Inglis, Bob. "Realities, Demographics And Policy All Point To Pricing Carbon Dioxide". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ "A former GOP congressman believes climate change is real. Can he convince his party?". NBC News. 2018-09-30. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ Team, Mason 4C (2024-06-12). "Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics & Policy, Spring 2024". Center for Climate Change Communication. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Bob Inglis | JFK Library". www.jfklibrary.org. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ a b "Bob Inglis Takes a Stand on Climate Change". www.sierraclub.org. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ NBC News (2018-09-24). The Lonely Battle: A Former GOP Congressman Pushes His Party To Believe In Climate Change | NBC News. Retrieved 2024-10-19 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Audio: The Invading Sea's editor on the EcoRight Speaks podcast". The Invading Sea. 2024-02-29. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ "EcoRight Speaks". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2024-10-19.