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Published: December 18, 2025 23:36

On a $1 houseboat, one of the Palisades fire’s ‘great underdogs’ fights to stay afloat https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-12-17/the-great-underdogs-of-the-palisades-fire-fight-to-stay-afloat via @nohaggerty.bsky.social

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Published: December 18, 2025 23:35

A researcher whose home burned down in the Palisades fire is using computer simulations to try to design a fire-proof Palisades: https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-12-17/can-palisades-residents-design-a-city-that-never-burns via…

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Published: December 18, 2025 22:30

"Since October’s explosion, there have been more than a dozen reported incidents of unplanned flaring at Chevron’s refinery in El Segundo, according to air district data. Each one raises the question: What happened?"…

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Published: December 18, 2025 22:10

L.A.'s Cedars-Sinai Medical Center saw 46% more visits for heart attacks than usual during the 90 days after the Palisades and Eaton fires ignited. Also unusual blood test results increased 118%. Chilling stuff from @corinnepurtill.bsky.social:…

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Published: December 18, 2025 22:05

Preemptively cutting off power to prevent destructive wildfires: no longer just a California thing. Almost like there is some underlying trend... https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/18/colorado-power-outages-wind-critical-fire-danager/

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Published: December 18, 2025 20:20

Many problems with this @mattyglesias.bsky.social op-ed, but the biggest is that he continues to ignore vast real-world differences between reducing emissions slowly and quickly because they're politically inconvenient. "Net zero" was not dreamed up by an…

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Published: December 18, 2025 16:32

The Imperial Valley grows your winter vegetables, drains the Colorado River and generates tons of solar. Also public corruption runs rampant and a farm baron's wife just got killed under mysterious circumstances. Did someone say climate murder mystery?…

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Published: December 18, 2025 02:00

Starting to think there is an energy emergency, and it is called Donald Trump. Latest federal order requiring an unnecessary coal plant to keep operating, this time in Washington, even as the Trump administration blocks solar and wind development:…

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Published: December 17, 2025 05:55

One of so many head-smackingly frustrating examples of Dems and Dem-aligned interest groups acting like they are staring down a good-faith opponent. Or at least like they have no idea what to do when that's not the case. [contains quote post or other…

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Published: December 17, 2025 05:51

Not sure what the solar industry imagines it's going to accomplish asking Doug Burgum to stop personally reviewing every renewable energy decision on public lands. Even if he agreed...do solar companies really think Trump's Interior will start approving…

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Published: December 17, 2025 05:42

Tribal leaders say they're still being left out of Colorado River negotiations: https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-environment/2025/12/14/arizona-tribes-grow-impatient-for-a-colorado-river-agreement/87456397007/ via @debkrol.bsky.social

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Published: December 17, 2025 04:44

Meanwhile, the European Union is also watering down its EV requirement. Only 90% of new cars will need to be zero-emission by 2035, rather than 100%: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk78y7k8ezo [contains quote post or other embedded content]

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Published: December 17, 2025 04:38

"In his race to the bottom, he’s broken through the floor. Now we’re in the Trump Upside Down, where empathy and decency are negative attributes." https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2025-12-15/rob-reiner-horrific-slaying-trump-awful-response…

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Published: December 17, 2025 04:34

As always, I wonder who these Dems are trying to reach by pretending Trump's appointees are acting in good faith...do they think there are a bunch of confused moderates reading newspapers who will be convinced by their shtick about "prioritiz[ing]…

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Published: December 17, 2025 04:24

Bay Area lawmakers are pushing back against a Trump administration plan to pump more water to the San Joaquin Valley: https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-12-15/trump-water-pumping-congress via @ianjames.bsky.social

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Published: December 15, 2025 15:57

Wrote about why I think it's a bad idea — politically and otherwise — that none of California's gubernatorial candidates want to talk about climate change. https://www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/climate-governor-california

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Published: December 14, 2025 01:20

UCLA researchers say the federal government should start charging California farmers a lot more for water, to help stave off disaster on the Colorado River: https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-12-13/colorado-river-water-prices via…

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Published: December 13, 2025 19:12

“This is a Dodger town, and the team is the toast of the town. The Dodgers are the biggest winner in American pro sports right now.” https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-12-13/dodgers-fans-appreciate-lavish-spending-on-players

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Published: December 13, 2025 00:21

California's Diablo Canyon nuclear plant received one of the last approvals it needs to keep operating through 2030, five years past its original shutdown date: https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-12-11/diablo-canyon-coastal-commission-vote via…

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Published: December 12, 2025 03:25

Los Angeles County is suing for oil companies for allegedly failing to properly clean up hundreds of wells in the Inglewood Oil Field: https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/la-county-sues-oil-companies-unplugged-wells-inglewood-oil-field via…

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Published: December 12, 2025 03:20

Article also refers to California "experiencing power disruptions as it switches to cleaner energy." Then a nod to "California-style energy disruptions seen in recent years." CA had a few hours of rolling blackouts in 2020, then several days of near-misses…

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Published: December 12, 2025 03:10

I like @washingtonstatestandard.com, but this article quoting former Gov. Christine Gregoire as a climate advocate praising a deal by Puget Sound Energy to convert a coal plant to gas — without noting she is on Puget Sound's board! — is pretty inexcusable.…

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Published: December 12, 2025 03:05

"Mr. Miller, one of President Trump’s top advisers, sold shares in the mining company MP Materials following a lucrative deal between the company and the government." https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/us/politics/stephen-miller-minerals-stake-ethics.html

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Published: December 11, 2025 22:58

Absolutely wild that this is still Democrats' messaging. As I wrote in September and will write again... https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2025-09-25/boiling-point-energy-dominance [contains quote post or other embedded content]

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Published: December 11, 2025 22:57

The Trump administration has approved exactly one solar farm (and zero wind farms) on public lands this year amid a "national energy emergency." Democratic senators: "It is difficult to understand how these actions align with the President’s stated…

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Published: December 11, 2025 22:49

Democratic lawmakers say Paramount bid for Warner raises ‘serious national security concerns’ https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-12-10/paramount-warner-bros-bid-raises-national-security-concerns-democrats-say via…

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Published: December 11, 2025 21:38

Can wildlife crossings offer a lifeline for deer in the Eastern Sierra? https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2025-12-11/la-enviro-mule-deer-eastern-sierra-wildlife-crossing-highway-395 via @lilaseidman.bsky.social

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Published: December 11, 2025 21:33

State officials have recommended California Endangered Species Act for Central Coast and SoCal mountain lions: https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-12-10/southern-california-central-coast-mountain-lions-recommended-for-threatened-status via…

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Published: December 11, 2025 21:24

Los Angeles is too busy to paint a crosswalk and make an intersection safer, but not too busy to arrest someone doing it for them. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-12-08/lapd-cite-activists-for-painting-westwood-crosswalk-to-improve-safety via…

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Published: December 11, 2025 21:19

“Things that can provide direct benefits to households and be implemented quickly should be at the top of the list,” John Podesta said. Hmmm...affordability, clean energy, climate, direct benefits to households. Rooftop solar?! [contains quote post or…

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Published: December 11, 2025 21:17

Big takeaway from this @katearonoff.bsky.social deep dive on the death of the Inflation Reduction Act: Democrats should shift climate policy focus away from large manufacturing investments that take years to pay off and most people don't benefit from…

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Published: December 11, 2025 21:13

The Trump administration still doesn't want to fund Los Angeles wildfire recovery: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-12-05/newsom-visits-washington-to-renew-calls-for-federal-la-fire-funding via @melodygutierrez.bsky.social

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Published: December 11, 2025 19:09

Excited to record a live episode of the LENS podcast at UCLA on Friday 1/9! "Why Narrative Matters in the Fight Against Climate Change" Thanks @uclaioes.bsky.social @uclalawemmett.bsky.social @jonchristensen.bsky.social for hosting me. RSVP here:…

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Published: December 11, 2025 15:41

I went to the LA Auto Show and counted EVs (not many!) and tried to make sense of the auto industry’s marketing genius. Put most of the piece behind a paywall in hopes you’ll subscribe to my newsletter, CLIMATE-COLORED GOGGLES. I think it is good.…

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Published: December 9, 2025 18:39

After 15 years leading the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Chuck Bonham will become the Nature Conservancy's California executive director: https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/fish-wildlife-official-retiring-21231178.php via…

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Published: December 9, 2025 18:00

Apparently lack of fly ash from the declining coal industry is one of the reasons the Highway 50 expansion project outside Sacramento is so badly delayed. Fascinating. https://www.abridged.org/news/investigation-delays-on-highway-50/

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Published: December 9, 2025 17:53

L.A.’s Scouting troops lost their camp in the Palisades. Now they’re working to heal the land https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-12-09/scouting-troops-work-to-restore-their-fire-stricken-camp via @nohaggerty.bsky.social

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Published: December 8, 2025 23:32

Climate advocates spend a lot of time debating the best way to talk about climate. I mostly think it is a waste of time! Lots of different messages resonate with lots of different people. Uhh that's my takeaway from "Train Dreams," streaming on Netflix:…

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Published: December 8, 2025 21:48

A Los Angeles artist has turned salvaged chimneys from homes destroyed in the Palisades fire into public art: https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-12-05/salvaged-chimneys-from-palisades-fire-are-tangible-memorial-to-l-a-s-unspeakable-loss

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Published: December 8, 2025 20:23

Climate-fueled extreme heat is changing soccer. Every World Cup game next year will pause twice, in the middle of each half, for three-minute hydration breaks: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6871622/2025/12/08/world-cup-2026-hydration-breaks/

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Published: December 8, 2025 17:17

Wrote about "Train Dreams," a new film about logging in the Pacific Northwest. There's a horrible wildfire and it made me think about climate change, and also how we talk about climate change. Great performances by William H. Macy & Felicity Jones too:…

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Published: December 6, 2025 17:58

L.A. City Council president moves to delay full Olympic wage boost for tourism workers https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-12-05/la-city-council-president-moves-to-delay-full-olympic-wage-boost via @suhauna.bsky.social

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Published: December 5, 2025 19:07

Epic @propublica.org / @highcountrynews.org series on the many ways Western ranchers run rampant over public lands, degrading ecosystems while the federal government helps them get away with it. Great work by @jamesctobias.bsky.social and company.…

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Published: December 5, 2025 19:04

A high-ranking Interior Department official and her husband own millions of dollars worth of Western ranch land and real estate, newly released financial disclosures show: https://www.publicdomain.media/p/budd-falen-financial-disclosure-interior

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Published: December 5, 2025 18:34

The infamous Ivanpah solar towers were finally going to close. California utility customers would save money, and birds would stop getting fried. Yesterday, it all came crashing down. The solar stupidity is blinding. Here's what happened:…

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Published: December 5, 2025 04:18

“Duffy’s eager to return to the 70s; Bobby Kennedy wants us back in the pre-vaccine 1940s; Trump wants to talk like a 19th century slave-trader.” @billmckibben.bsky.social on Trump’s photo op with the auto executives:…

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