Senator John Curtis (R-UT) recently hosted the Fourth Annual Conservative Climate Summit at the University of Utah, bringing together policymakers—including Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright—business leaders, researchers, and community stakeholders to discuss practical, market-driven solutions to Utah's natural resource challenges.
The summit focused on addressing Utah's growing water demand, wildfire risk, and energy needs through innovation and conservative principles of stewardship, featuring conversations on renewables, nuclear, geothermal, and forest management. TWW’s Steve Handy moderated a panel on issues facing Utah’s agricultural producers.
"The Conservative Climate Summit continues to show that conservatives are leading with practical, durable solutions for our environment and economy," Curtis said. "Utahns care deeply about clean air, healthy forests, and reliable, affordable energy—and we know those goals are not in conflict."
Senator Curtis founded the Conservative Climate Caucus in 2021 based on the premise that the best environmental solutions come from innovation, not regulation; from markets, not mandates. His "all-of-the-above" energy approach emphasizes that a strong economy and healthy environment are compatible and inseparable.
