Dan Gearino
dangearino.bsky.social
Dan Gearino
@dangearino.bsky.social
I cover the energy transition for Inside Climate News. Based in Ohio. Born in Iowa. Go MN Twins! https://insideclimatenews.org/profile/dan-gearino/
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Today’s xkcd made me cry.

In a good way.

xkcd.com/3172/
November 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Independent journalism is crucial for environmental protection.

But, journalists who report on the harms caused by China’s overseas infrastructure buildout—from mines to ports and power plants—in Africa face intimidation, surveillance and police pressure.

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How China Silences Environmental Reporters Beyond Its Borders - Inside Climate News
Journalists who report on the harms caused by China’s overseas infrastructure buildout in Africa face intimidation, surveillance and police pressure.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM
With everything happening at the federal level, it's easy to lose track of the states on climate and clean energy policy. I wrote about a major trend in state policy and why we should all pay attention to what Massachusetts does next:
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One Key State Remains in Limbo on Climate and Clean Energy Policies As Several Others Retreat - Inside Climate News
Arizona, Connecticut, New York and North Carolina are backsliding on climate issues. But Massachusetts isn’t, at least for now.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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November 22, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Wrote about @nbcuniversal.com working with @rare.org & @rewildorg.bsky.social to create a climate-forward marketing campaign around "Wicked: For Good." It is legit: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/wicked-cyn...
Elphaba wants you to use green energy
NBCUniversal is leveraging "Wicked: For Good" to promote rooftop solar, electric cars and plant-based foods.
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Massachusetts seemed close to joining a group of states that are backsliding on climate goals. Here’s the national picture.
One Key State Remains in Limbo on Climate and Clean Energy Policies As Several Others Retreat - Inside Climate News
Arizona, Connecticut, New York and North Carolina are backsliding on climate issues. But Massachusetts isn’t, at least for now.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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With a bunch of states backtracking on climate, appreciate @dangearino.bsky.social for highlighting one key state that hasn't, at least not yet: Massachusetts. insideclimatenews.org/news/2011202...
One Key State Remains in Limbo on Climate and Clean Energy Policies As Several Others Retreat - Inside Climate News
Arizona, Connecticut, New York and North Carolina are backsliding on climate issues. But Massachusetts isn’t, at least for now.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:14 AM
New from me:
November 20, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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❤️❤️❤️ how Iowa City is reducing the cost of living, air pollution, traffic congestion, and people’s stress by making bus rides free.

Would ❤️❤️❤️ to see @wmata.com do the same here in the DMV.

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Iowa City Made Its Buses Free. Traffic Cleared, and So Did the Air.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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All the @insideclimatenews.org reporting from COP30 so far ...
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November 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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In one of the poorest states in the nation, people have no choice but to buy electricity from a monopoly utility that rakes in record profits from residential bills that are among the highest in the nation. Great article on how Alabama Power and its captured regulator got where they are today.
How Alabama Power Kept Bills Up and Opposition Out to Become One of the Most Powerful Utilities in the Country - Inside Climate News
In one of the poorest states in America, the local utility earns massive profits producing dirty energy with almost no pushback from state regulators.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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"By insisting that EV drivers get the same plug-in and payment experience regardless of where they go, [the Biden] administration did lay the groundwork for the EV revolution of tomorrow — even if he won’t get credit for it." A great long read by David Ferris: www.politico.com/news/magazin... 🔌💡
Why Trump Couldn’t Stop the Electric Vehicle Dream
We never got those promised EV chargers — but we did get a future for EVs.
www.politico.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Wealthy nations’ surging appetite for metals has fueled a flurry of plans to mine in wilderness around the world, including on the edge of the Amazon Basin.

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Global Rush for Copper Hits the Amazon - Inside Climate News
Wealthy nations’ surging appetite for metals has fueled a flurry of plans to mine in wilderness around the world, including on the edge of the Amazon Basin.
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November 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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November 16, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Temperatures inside southern football stadiums can be 10 to 16 degrees higher than outside the facilities, leaving spectators at elevated risk of heat injury. A new story on scorching Saturdays from @insideclimatenews.org. insideclimatenews.org/news/1611202...
November 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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This was a really lovely treat to happen upon while sitting here at home knitting. Knitting and singing along to Neil Young! Have loved him and his music from the beginning. Happy Birthday Neil ❤️

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2000+ voices SING for Neil Young at Toronto’s Massey Hall | Happy 80th Neil!
YouTube video by Choir! Choir! Choir!
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November 16, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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A new unifying issue: Just about everyone hates data centers.

I looked at examples in Indiana, but it's almost everywhere, with resistance to data centers coming from left, right and center.
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A New Unifying Issue: Just About Everyone Hates Data Centers - Inside Climate News
Recent election results and evidence from states show misgivings about the growth of AI and the ramifications for energy costs and the environment.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I am very much the target audience for this expanded edition of Tonight’s the Night, including alternate versions of “Walk On” and “Lookout Joe.”
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Neil Young - Tonight's the Night (50th Anniversary)
Listen to Tonight's the Night (50th Anniversary) on TIDAL
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November 15, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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Just about everyone hates data centers, as we’re seeing in election results and a flurry of policy changes.
A New Unifying Issue: Just About Everyone Hates Data Centers - Inside Climate News
Recent election results and evidence from states show misgivings about the growth of AI and the ramifications for energy costs and the environment.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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A timeline cleanser: My recent newsletter is about rise of "repair cafes" around the world, where communities come together to fix each other's beloved things. The goal: reduce consumer waste, and maybe make some buddies in the process 🔧👭

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A Growing Number of ‘Repair Cafes’ Are Popping Up Around the World to Curb Consumer Waste - Inside Climate News
Local communities are hosting events where people can bring in their broken goods for repairs—free of charge.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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(throwing open my window) you there, boy, what day is this?
Goodness me, I stayed up late reading and it’s already Partially Muscled Skeleton Screaming by the Perimeter Fence Day. Hope you’ve all been good this year!
November 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Solar and wind are covering ALL new power demand worldwide in the first three quarters of 2025 electrek.co/2025/11/13/s...

#upshift 🔌💡
November 14, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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Who hates data centers? Bernie Bros, MAGA Men (and Women), and lots of folks in between.

Increasingly, I find myself in this camp too. The more I learn about them, the more I dislike them.
A New Unifying Issue: Just About Everyone Hates Data Centers - Inside Climate News
Recent election results and evidence from states show misgivings about the growth of AI and the ramifications for energy costs and the environment.
insideclimatenews.org
November 13, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Fact check: true
Me: "Blah blah, Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan"
@dangearino.bsky.social: "I need to go listen to Bob Seger now"
November 14, 2025 at 12:47 AM