EcoRight Speaks

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.

EcoRight leader Jim Tolbert explains why he launched his new organization co2mmit.

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).