| Applying the Lessons of Crisis Mitigation to Natural Disasters This week, ConservAmerica’s President Jeff Kupfer co-authored an article in The Hill about the lessons we can draw from the COVID-19 response and how we can apply those to other national emergencies, from wildfires to tornados. He argues that crisis preparedness is critical to the economy and the lives of Americans. Read more here.
RFS Public Comments ConservAmerica this week joined 23 conservative groups on a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to support badly needed reforms to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. You can read the letter here.
50th Anniversary of Earth Day
On this occasion, we reflect on how conservation is a movement that fundamentally and historically has been embraced by political conservatives. President Theodore Roosevelt established the National Park and National Wildlife Refuge Systems, and President Richard Nixon created the Environmental Protection Agency, after all. In fact, the Nixons celebrated the first Earth Day by planting a tree on the White House lawn. Read more on our blog here.
EarthX 2020 Moves Online Due to social distancing, EarthX events moved online this year. But what a show they put on! The event featured dozens of streaming events, including an EarthxLaw discussion regarding the importance of clean, safe water, moderated by ConservAmerica’s Brent Fewell. You can replay most of the past events by registering for free here.
Rural Attitudes Webinar ConservAmerica proudly co-sponsored a free webinar featuring five expert panelists weighing in on the need for policymakers to collaborate with rural citizens. They discussed how new innovations in agriculture are leading to greater sustainability and the prevailing values and attitudes in rural communities that embrace stewardship, conservation but remain skeptical of top-down command and control regulations. For a recap of the event, including a video recording of the webinar, click here. You should also be sure to read the accompanying op-ed on the subject written by ConservAmerica’s Brent Fewell here.
Paul O’Neill Tribute This past week, ConservAmerica’s President, Jeff Kupfer, authored a heartwarming tribute to former Alcoa CEO and Treasury Secretary, Paul O’Neill, with whom Jeff had the pleasure of serving at the U.S Treasury Department. Secretary O’Neill is remembered for his strong leadership values, straight talk, hard work, empathy, and commitment to working families and the safety of the workers he employed. Jeff reflected on the Secretary’s life, “Watching our leaders deal with today’s pandemic brings a renewed appreciation for the ones who have the ability to stay calm, deal with imperfect information, and build a well-functioning team that delivers results. O’Neill was such a leader.” You can read this tribute here. |
