Christina Scaringe
@natureishome.bsky.social
🌍☮️🌎
California Climate Policy Director,
Climate Law Institute, Center for Biological Diversity. @cbd-climate-energy.bsky.social
@biologicaldiversity.org @cbdactionfund.bsky.social
Views my own (sometimes my dog has opinions)
California Climate Policy Director,
Climate Law Institute, Center for Biological Diversity. @cbd-climate-energy.bsky.social
@biologicaldiversity.org @cbdactionfund.bsky.social
Views my own (sometimes my dog has opinions)
Reposted by Christina Scaringe
Alaska's Western Arctic is one of the largest, most biodiverse tracts of public land in the United States.
Yet the Trump admin. just greenlit a plan to destroy it with bulldozers and 95,000-pound "thumper trucks."
The Center and allies sued to stop it.
Please stand with us ➡️ bit.ly/3N9CZMc
Yet the Trump admin. just greenlit a plan to destroy it with bulldozers and 95,000-pound "thumper trucks."
The Center and allies sued to stop it.
Please stand with us ➡️ bit.ly/3N9CZMc
December 19, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Alaska's Western Arctic is one of the largest, most biodiverse tracts of public land in the United States.
Yet the Trump admin. just greenlit a plan to destroy it with bulldozers and 95,000-pound "thumper trucks."
The Center and allies sued to stop it.
Please stand with us ➡️ bit.ly/3N9CZMc
Yet the Trump admin. just greenlit a plan to destroy it with bulldozers and 95,000-pound "thumper trucks."
The Center and allies sued to stop it.
Please stand with us ➡️ bit.ly/3N9CZMc
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A warning to any automakers slowing down in the EV race: Chinese giant BYD is making the impossible possible.
insideevs.com/features/782...
insideevs.com/features/782...
Why BYD's 5-Minute Fast-Charging Is Our Technology Of The Year
BYD's Megawatt charging, which can recharge an electric vehicle in about five minutes while reaching speeds of up to 1,000 kilowatts, is coming to Europe soon.
insideevs.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
A warning to any automakers slowing down in the EV race: Chinese giant BYD is making the impossible possible.
insideevs.com/features/782...
insideevs.com/features/782...
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We can thank "all-of-the-above" policies that promote carbon capture, direct air capture, bioenergy, and nuclear for part of the slow U.S. pace.
What is clear is that 100% WWS after electrification is not only possible, but it is the only solution in the time we have.
What is clear is that 100% WWS after electrification is not only possible, but it is the only solution in the time we have.
New paper:
China's current rate of Wind-Water-Solar (WWS) installations puts it on a trajectory to transition to 100% WWS across all energy sectors by 2051
US & India won't get there until past 2130
pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
China's current rate of Wind-Water-Solar (WWS) installations puts it on a trajectory to transition to 100% WWS across all energy sectors by 2051
US & India won't get there until past 2130
pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
December 19, 2025 at 9:06 PM
We can thank "all-of-the-above" policies that promote carbon capture, direct air capture, bioenergy, and nuclear for part of the slow U.S. pace.
What is clear is that 100% WWS after electrification is not only possible, but it is the only solution in the time we have.
What is clear is that 100% WWS after electrification is not only possible, but it is the only solution in the time we have.
Reposted by Christina Scaringe
3/4) Thus, policies focusing on clean, renewable energy alone can effectively speed a transition.
December 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
3/4) Thus, policies focusing on clean, renewable energy alone can effectively speed a transition.
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Breaking news 🚨🐺
The recent passage of H.R. 845, the so-called “Pet and Livestock Protection Act,” threatens the lives of wolves everywhere.
It would prematurely remove #ESA protections from gray wolves.
The fight continues. Learn more about our decades-long journey ➡️ bit.ly/48FJZJt
The recent passage of H.R. 845, the so-called “Pet and Livestock Protection Act,” threatens the lives of wolves everywhere.
It would prematurely remove #ESA protections from gray wolves.
The fight continues. Learn more about our decades-long journey ➡️ bit.ly/48FJZJt
December 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Breaking news 🚨🐺
The recent passage of H.R. 845, the so-called “Pet and Livestock Protection Act,” threatens the lives of wolves everywhere.
It would prematurely remove #ESA protections from gray wolves.
The fight continues. Learn more about our decades-long journey ➡️ bit.ly/48FJZJt
The recent passage of H.R. 845, the so-called “Pet and Livestock Protection Act,” threatens the lives of wolves everywhere.
It would prematurely remove #ESA protections from gray wolves.
The fight continues. Learn more about our decades-long journey ➡️ bit.ly/48FJZJt
'China's solar & wind farms have enough capacity to power the entire US...transforming the rest of the world...the real driver is self-interest: lower cost and greater energy security' Science’s 2025 Breakthrough of the Year: The unstoppable rise of renewable energy. www.science.org/content/arti...
Science’s 2025 Breakthrough of the Year: The unstoppable rise of renewable energy
Clean energy infrastructure is being deployed with unmatched scale and speed—and China is leading the way
www.science.org
December 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
'China's solar & wind farms have enough capacity to power the entire US...transforming the rest of the world...the real driver is self-interest: lower cost and greater energy security' Science’s 2025 Breakthrough of the Year: The unstoppable rise of renewable energy. www.science.org/content/arti...
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Science has named the seemingly unstoppable growth of renewable energy worldwide as the 2025 Breakthrough of the Year.
Learn more about this year's #BOTY and other big advances in science: https://scim.ag/493Tpgx
Learn more about this year's #BOTY and other big advances in science: https://scim.ag/493Tpgx
December 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Science has named the seemingly unstoppable growth of renewable energy worldwide as the 2025 Breakthrough of the Year.
Learn more about this year's #BOTY and other big advances in science: https://scim.ag/493Tpgx
Learn more about this year's #BOTY and other big advances in science: https://scim.ag/493Tpgx
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"The big lie behind the PolluterPage’s fossil fuel nonsense here is that clean energy is more expensive. It’s not. It’s less expensive than fossil fuel, even with all fossil fuel’s massive subsidies. Just look at the “generation stack” of any grid operator.
https://www.wsj.com/science/environment/the-climate-crisis-clashed-with-affordability-and-affordability-won-92f4b9a2"
December 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
"The big lie behind the PolluterPage’s fossil fuel nonsense here is that clean energy is more expensive. It’s not. It’s less expensive than fossil fuel, even with all fossil fuel’s massive subsidies. Just look at the “generation stack” of any grid operator.
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It’s important to remember that fossil fuel proponents aren’t just creating a climate crisis threatening the livable atmosphere, they’re also pushing a more expensive form of energy than what is available with renewables.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/wind...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/wind...
Wind and Solar Energy Are Cheaper Than Electricity from Fossil-Fuel Plants
Even without subsidies, renewable energy is staying competitive with power from gas and coal
www.scientificamerican.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:23 AM
It’s important to remember that fossil fuel proponents aren’t just creating a climate crisis threatening the livable atmosphere, they’re also pushing a more expensive form of energy than what is available with renewables.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/wind...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/wind...
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Our final environmental book column of the year includes some great titles we couldn't let you miss: https://therevelator.org/environmental-books-dec2025/
A Few More Environmental Books From 2025 We Couldn’t Let You Miss • The Revelator
Before ending the year, we wanted to highlight this eclectic assortment of reading gems we couldn’t fit into our earlier book reviews.
therevelator.org
December 18, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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Big Oil is selling the promise of “low-carbon data centers” using carbon capture, reports @emdashsanders.bsky.social.
But these plans could "easily transform into a sprawling build-out of high-polluting methane gas infrastructure" with lasting impacts to "the climate and communities nearby."
But these plans could "easily transform into a sprawling build-out of high-polluting methane gas infrastructure" with lasting impacts to "the climate and communities nearby."
Exxon’s new greenwashing ploy
The oil giant claims it can eliminate more than 90 percent of emissions from gas-powered AI facilities. Critics say that’s nonsense.
www.exxonknews.org
December 18, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Big Oil is selling the promise of “low-carbon data centers” using carbon capture, reports @emdashsanders.bsky.social.
But these plans could "easily transform into a sprawling build-out of high-polluting methane gas infrastructure" with lasting impacts to "the climate and communities nearby."
But these plans could "easily transform into a sprawling build-out of high-polluting methane gas infrastructure" with lasting impacts to "the climate and communities nearby."
Reposted by Christina Scaringe
Environmental injustice, plain as day, and all in the (completely erroneous use of the) name “clean energy.” Let’s hope the courts do the right thing here.
‘Everything is worse since Drax came here’: US residents say wood-pellet plant harming their town
Residents of Gloster, Mississippi, are suing plant that exports wood pellets to UK and Europe. Company says it is reducing emissions
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Environmental injustice, plain as day, and all in the (completely erroneous use of the) name “clean energy.” Let’s hope the courts do the right thing here.
"every year that passes is another ten billion dollars in the wrong direction. We can stop misspending billions on the energy systems of yesterday." California Must Go Big to Save Big legal-planet.org/2025/12/17/c...
California Must Go Big to Save Big - Legal Planet
A new Emmett Institute report shows how California can shift existing infrastructure spending from gas to electric to make homes and energy more affordable.
legal-planet.org
December 17, 2025 at 6:10 PM
"every year that passes is another ten billion dollars in the wrong direction. We can stop misspending billions on the energy systems of yesterday." California Must Go Big to Save Big legal-planet.org/2025/12/17/c...
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Our lawsuit to stop Trump from slapping a photo of his own face on the #AmericaTheBeautiful #NationalParksPass just went viral — thanks to Stephen Colbert calling us “the good guys.”
We’re fighting in court to defend the law — and the integrity of our #PublicLands.
Stand with us ➡️ bit.ly/48qp0dk
We’re fighting in court to defend the law — and the integrity of our #PublicLands.
Stand with us ➡️ bit.ly/48qp0dk
December 16, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Our lawsuit to stop Trump from slapping a photo of his own face on the #AmericaTheBeautiful #NationalParksPass just went viral — thanks to Stephen Colbert calling us “the good guys.”
We’re fighting in court to defend the law — and the integrity of our #PublicLands.
Stand with us ➡️ bit.ly/48qp0dk
We’re fighting in court to defend the law — and the integrity of our #PublicLands.
Stand with us ➡️ bit.ly/48qp0dk
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Hydrocarbons and lies have always been their top products.
Big Oil’s Climate Ads Have Propped Up Fake Promises and False Solutions for Past 25 Years, Report Finds - Inside Climate News
First-of-its-kind analysis of hundreds of climate-related advertisements from BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil and Shell suggests that oil companies are continuing to mislead the public on climate.
insideclimatenews.org
December 16, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Hydrocarbons and lies have always been their top products.
Reposted by Christina Scaringe
Former Washington Governor Jay Inslee is right: “People don't like being lied to.”
When corporations lie, they should be held accountable.
"The fossil fuel industry [has] been lying to the American people for decades. They knew their product was going to cause enormous harm."
When corporations lie, they should be held accountable.
"The fossil fuel industry [has] been lying to the American people for decades. They knew their product was going to cause enormous harm."
December 16, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Former Washington Governor Jay Inslee is right: “People don't like being lied to.”
When corporations lie, they should be held accountable.
"The fossil fuel industry [has] been lying to the American people for decades. They knew their product was going to cause enormous harm."
When corporations lie, they should be held accountable.
"The fossil fuel industry [has] been lying to the American people for decades. They knew their product was going to cause enormous harm."
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Clean energy jobs continue to outpace fossil fuel jobs 👷🌎
Source: @worldresources.bsky.social / @iea.org
Source: @worldresources.bsky.social / @iea.org
December 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Clean energy jobs continue to outpace fossil fuel jobs 👷🌎
Source: @worldresources.bsky.social / @iea.org
Source: @worldresources.bsky.social / @iea.org
'Over the past 3 months, CA averaged >70 oil spills/month...Fast-tracking oil drilling won’t affect pump prices...In an analysis of decades of data, Sivas found that new permits failed to increase gas production...drilling new wells had no effect on gas prices.' insideclimatenews.org/news/1212202...
Green California’s Big Oil Problem - Inside Climate News
While Gov. Newsom touted the state’s environmental efforts at the UN climate summit, toxic spills and a new law speeding drilling tarnished its reputation at home.
insideclimatenews.org
December 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
'Over the past 3 months, CA averaged >70 oil spills/month...Fast-tracking oil drilling won’t affect pump prices...In an analysis of decades of data, Sivas found that new permits failed to increase gas production...drilling new wells had no effect on gas prices.' insideclimatenews.org/news/1212202...
#ClimateCostsUs $1300/year for US households. #CAClimateSuperfund #MakePollutersPay @dawnaddis.bsky.social
@carolinemenjivar.bsky.social
youtu.be/YtpAIeKGtQg?...
@carolinemenjivar.bsky.social
youtu.be/YtpAIeKGtQg?...
Make Polluters Pay National Week of Action
YouTube video by Make Polluters Pay
youtu.be
December 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
#ClimateCostsUs $1300/year for US households. #CAClimateSuperfund #MakePollutersPay @dawnaddis.bsky.social
@carolinemenjivar.bsky.social
youtu.be/YtpAIeKGtQg?...
@carolinemenjivar.bsky.social
youtu.be/YtpAIeKGtQg?...
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➡️Justice Samuel Alito owns thousands in stock in ConocoPhillips and Phillips 66.
➡️Justice Amy Coney Barrett's father worked as one of Shell's top attorneys for decades.
So… just how deep are the ties between Big Oil and our U.S. Supreme Court justices? 🤔
➡️Justice Amy Coney Barrett's father worked as one of Shell's top attorneys for decades.
So… just how deep are the ties between Big Oil and our U.S. Supreme Court justices? 🤔
December 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
➡️Justice Samuel Alito owns thousands in stock in ConocoPhillips and Phillips 66.
➡️Justice Amy Coney Barrett's father worked as one of Shell's top attorneys for decades.
So… just how deep are the ties between Big Oil and our U.S. Supreme Court justices? 🤔
➡️Justice Amy Coney Barrett's father worked as one of Shell's top attorneys for decades.
So… just how deep are the ties between Big Oil and our U.S. Supreme Court justices? 🤔
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It’s Jane Fonda’s birthday! Join Jane, JanePAC, & special guests on Wed, Dec 17 for a birthday roast & toast of our climate heroine!
Ticket sales benefit JanePAC’s work to flip the House & send climate champions to office across the country.
Text "TOAST" to 40506 or visit www.janepac.com/roast
Ticket sales benefit JanePAC’s work to flip the House & send climate champions to office across the country.
Text "TOAST" to 40506 or visit www.janepac.com/roast
December 14, 2025 at 7:11 AM
It’s Jane Fonda’s birthday! Join Jane, JanePAC, & special guests on Wed, Dec 17 for a birthday roast & toast of our climate heroine!
Ticket sales benefit JanePAC’s work to flip the House & send climate champions to office across the country.
Text "TOAST" to 40506 or visit www.janepac.com/roast
Ticket sales benefit JanePAC’s work to flip the House & send climate champions to office across the country.
Text "TOAST" to 40506 or visit www.janepac.com/roast
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My hat is off to the team at @climateintegrity.org for pulling back the curtain and exposing Big Oil’s blatant deceptions in such a clear and graphic way.
@mason4c.bsky.social
@docsforclimate.bsky.social
@gchalliance.bsky.social
@fossilfueltreaty.bsky.social
@naomioreskes.bsky.social
@mason4c.bsky.social
@docsforclimate.bsky.social
@gchalliance.bsky.social
@fossilfueltreaty.bsky.social
@naomioreskes.bsky.social
Big Oil’s Climate Ads Have Propped Up Fake Promises and False Solutions for Past 25 Years, Report Finds - Inside Climate News
First-of-its-kind analysis of hundreds of climate-related advertisements from BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil and Shell suggests that oil companies are continuing to mislead the public on climate.
insideclimatenews.org
December 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
My hat is off to the team at @climateintegrity.org for pulling back the curtain and exposing Big Oil’s blatant deceptions in such a clear and graphic way.
@mason4c.bsky.social
@docsforclimate.bsky.social
@gchalliance.bsky.social
@fossilfueltreaty.bsky.social
@naomioreskes.bsky.social
@mason4c.bsky.social
@docsforclimate.bsky.social
@gchalliance.bsky.social
@fossilfueltreaty.bsky.social
@naomioreskes.bsky.social
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Chamber was tagged as a “worst climate obstructor” by InfluenceMap, as servant of fossil fuel, conduit of fossil fuel dark money.
December 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Chamber was tagged as a “worst climate obstructor” by InfluenceMap, as servant of fossil fuel, conduit of fossil fuel dark money.
Reposted by Christina Scaringe
A good read 👍.
I also like the point made about oil imperialism:
"In the crudest terms, it’s going to be difficult to fight a war over sunshine. ...
The push for clean energy is the push for peace."
I also like the point made about oil imperialism:
"In the crudest terms, it’s going to be difficult to fight a war over sunshine. ...
The push for clean energy is the push for peace."
December 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
A good read 👍.
I also like the point made about oil imperialism:
"In the crudest terms, it’s going to be difficult to fight a war over sunshine. ...
The push for clean energy is the push for peace."
I also like the point made about oil imperialism:
"In the crudest terms, it’s going to be difficult to fight a war over sunshine. ...
The push for clean energy is the push for peace."