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Breaking: Washington Post gutting its climate team Clean energy dies in darkness. Courtesy of Jeff Bezos.

I don't say this often but: I'm so proud to be a climate and environment reporter. We cover an issue that is vitally important to humanity and the natural world. 14 of my climate colleagues at the Post were laid off today and I'm devastated.

www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/washington...

Nobody wanted it to happen, but X has definitely become a mouthpiece for climate disinformation, which tracks because the algorithm amplifies those voices.

Are faked public comments about to tank an Ohio solar farm? Dozens of public comments opposing the $98 million Crossroads Solar project appear to be fabricated. Ohio’s siting board may block the project anyway.

Are solar farms in Ohio being denied due to faked local opposition? @canarymedia.com's Kathianne Kowalski does the work of checking the names and addresses — and it sure looks like there are a lot of fabricated "local" opponents to it:
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
#energysky

Breaking: Washington Post gutting its climate team Clean energy dies in darkness. Courtesy of Jeff Bezos.

@sammyroth.bsky.social reporting that the Post cuts include 14 climate journalists:

www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/washington...

Exclusive: Majority of Trump voters back solar power, poll finds Trump officials are moving against renewables on several fronts.

Everyone loves solar power.

@sammyroth.bsky.social: "Clean energy dies in darkness. Courtesy of Jeff Bezos"

U.S. Emissions Jumped in 2025 as Coal Power Rebounded

“US’s greenhouse gas emissions increased by 2.4 percent in 2025 after 2 years of decline amid a resurgence of coal power (13% more than 2024) .. to meet power demand by data centers.” @rhg.com

This happening as China & India’s emissions decline due to clean energy.

www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/c...

As of 2025, the US has taken a U-turn on climate progress, and it is only going to get worse.

A decade in the making, clean energy power line for Mass. is up and running A major new transmission line that can bring renewable electricity from Quebec to Massachusetts is finally, after a whole lot of controversy and delay, starting to deliver power.

After 10 years of controversy, lawsuits, and even a ballot referendum, the New England Clean Energy Connect is up and running 🔌

With a capacity of 1,200 megawatts, the new line can satisfy 20% of Massachusetts' electricity needs. www.wbur.org/news/2026/01... @wbur.org #energysky

Wisconsin debates how to pay for the power-hungry AI boom Regulators mull the first big utility plan to provide electricity to data centers flocking to the state, igniting disputes over consumer protection and…

Wisconsin is taking some lead on that. Stil facing opposition though!

www.canarymedia.com/articles/dat...

100%, I am sure part of it is politically driven.

Why Are Electricity Prices Rising? Probably not for the reasons that you think

Here's a really great, clear explanation from @michael-thomas.bsky.social of what we know about why US electricity prices are rising. (No, it's not data centers, except in some very specific local areas.)

Exclusive: Majority of Trump voters back solar power, poll finds Trump officials are moving against renewables on several fronts.

Fabrizio, Lee & Associates polled republicans.

It found 51-30% in favor of utility-scale solar, it rises to 70% if panels are domestic.

68% agree with that "we need all forms of electricity generation, including utility solar, to be built to lower electricity costs."

www.axios.com/2026/02/04/t...

A lot of folks on here overestimated that Big Tech would go for solar + batteries instead to power their data centers, including me.

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Bloomberg: "China adds more power capacity in a year than most countries have total"

www.bloomberg.com/ne...

Do you like charts? Oh yes you do. I've just published hundreds of them, as I do every year. www.nathanielbullard.com/presentations

Dear Battery Industry, I've got you a new slogan 😜🔋

22GW of renewables thwarted or in limbo under Trump ‘blockade’ An Interior Department memo is hampering wind and solar on public lands. It’s one of many federal actions slowing the build-out of cheap, clean energy.

Great story by @mariagallucci.bsky.social on how Trump forcing all Department of Interior reviews of clean energy projects to get personal approval from DOI Secretary Doug Burgum has stifled 22GW of development in the midst of an energy crisis:
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
#energysky

Pretty cool and satisfying to find out that the utility solar project that we designed in Colorado is visible on google maps. ☀️

The U.S. Will Exit UN’s Framework Climate Treaty, According to Reports The move would mark a significant escalation in Trump’s hostility toward climate diplomacy.

BREAKING:

The White House plans to withdraw the U.S. from the United Nations framework climate treaty, according to reports.

Here's @robinsonmeyer.bsky.social with what we know:

heatmap.news/sparks/us-wi...

Climate Inaction is an Affordability Problem - Legal Planet This post is authored by UCLA Law’s Kimberly A. Clausing along with guest contributors Christopher R. Knittel and Catherine Wolfram. Many of us have seen large increases in our homeowner’s insurance p...

Climate inaction is ALREADY a big expense affecting US households' costs. One of the biggest? The impact of climate-related natural disasters on housing costs. New post and research by @kclausing.bsky.social @knittelmit.bsky.social @cwolfram.bsky.social

legal-planet.org/2025/11/20/c...

A Court Ordered New York to Issue Major Climate Rules. What’s Next? “We have time to work it out,” Governor Kathy Hochul said.

NEW: Hochul is gearing up for a rematch after a state court ruled Friday that New York is violating its flagship climate law and ordered the state to comply.

Here's where the fight could go from here.
nysfocus.com/2025/10/30/c...

Hey @billgates.bsky.social: Thought you might want to read our new study:

finally got to meet @ayanaeliza.bsky.social☀️

curious what is everyone’s take on ethical use of AI for mild editing for format, structure & grammar, finding references etc. vs Generative AI.

I find the former to be acceptable, and consider that to be a low emission activity?

happy @sundayofaction.bsky.social ☀️

Solar Energy Is Not Just Good For The Earth—It’s Practical “Solar and wind power are almost too cheap for our economy,” says author Bill McKibben, arguing the switch from fossil fuels must happen soon.

'If fascism scares you the way it does me, figuring out how to break the centralized power of the fossil fuel industry is a key form of resistance.' - @billmckibben.bsky.social

Bring your questions for @billmckibben.bsky.social as @canarymedia.com discusses how solar and wind benefit our communities and what's needed to overcome political challenges. Plus, you can find out how to take part in Sun Day 🙌✴️ Register here for August 27: forum.canarymedia.com/canary-media...

America’s building bottleneck threatens the energy transition Brian Deese on the political and regulatory reforms needed to unlock the next wave of economic growth.

It was great to have Brian Deese on this week's podcast.

We talk about the impact of the IRA and the implications of the OBBBA.

TLDR: The solar/EV industry lacks real political power.

www.latitudemedia.com/news/open-ci...

Oh, the way I miss the era when DOE was led by Secretary Granholm and @jigarshahdc.bsky.social.

Atleast I have this to remember.