Twilight Greenaway
@twyspy.bsky.social
Journalist/editor focused on climate, equity, agriculture, & the natural world. Currently: UC Berkeley Journalism's Climate Equity Reporting Project @stateofchange.bsky.social, The Window https://windowofopportunity.substack.com/ Signal: climatewriter.19
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Trump takes aim at the people who protect national parks from climate change
After mass firings and rehiring, thousands of federal employees are bracing for deeper cuts — just as wildfires and floods threaten national parks.
grist.org
Our national parks have been hit hard by climate change and they're also home to a lot of critical #climate mitigation work. I wrote about what's at stake for these important lands under the Trump Administration for @gristnews.bsky.social
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Research shows disabled survivors are disproportionately likely to suffer in the aftermath of an inferno. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-11-24/disabled-fire-victims-folo?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
This disabled mom survived the Eaton fire. Now, the recovery is killing her
New research on the aftermath of wildfires has found what one expert called "a slow-burning bureaucracy," leaving disabled people especially vulnerable. Jessica Newman is among those struggling to navigate the system a year after being displaced by the Eaton fire.
www.latimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Research shows disabled survivors are disproportionately likely to suffer in the aftermath of an inferno. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-11-24/disabled-fire-victims-folo?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Are you a "climate-conscious" parent?
How have your choices impacted your children's lives and how do you balance those choices against the constant work to ensure your child feels safe, comfortable, and socially included?
How do you talk about it with them?
DM me if you want to share.
How have your choices impacted your children's lives and how do you balance those choices against the constant work to ensure your child feels safe, comfortable, and socially included?
How do you talk about it with them?
DM me if you want to share.
November 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Are you a "climate-conscious" parent?
How have your choices impacted your children's lives and how do you balance those choices against the constant work to ensure your child feels safe, comfortable, and socially included?
How do you talk about it with them?
DM me if you want to share.
How have your choices impacted your children's lives and how do you balance those choices against the constant work to ensure your child feels safe, comfortable, and socially included?
How do you talk about it with them?
DM me if you want to share.
"The summit was a reality check on just how much global consensus has broken down over what to do about climate change."
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www.bbc.com/news/article...
COP30: Five key takeaways from a deeply divisive climate summit
What did we learn from a climate summit that ended in a deal with no new mention of fossil fuels?
www.bbc.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
"The summit was a reality check on just how much global consensus has broken down over what to do about climate change."
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www.bbc.com/news/article...
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GOOD NEWS ALERT: The California Public Utilities Commission just approved two programs to help get window heat pumps and 120 volt induction stoves onto store shelves across the state 🎉
earthjustice.org/press/2025/c...
earthjustice.org/press/2025/c...
California To Launch Window Heat Pump and 120 Volt Induction Pilot Programs
California Market Transformation Administrator to launch two programs helping more homes electrify appliances
earthjustice.org
November 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM
GOOD NEWS ALERT: The California Public Utilities Commission just approved two programs to help get window heat pumps and 120 volt induction stoves onto store shelves across the state 🎉
earthjustice.org/press/2025/c...
earthjustice.org/press/2025/c...
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NEW from me: a new report found that national resistance to data centers skyrocketed between March and June of this year—especially in red states like Georgia and Indiana:
The Data Center Resistance Has Arrived
A new report finds that local opposition to data centers skyrocketed in the second quarter of this year.
www.wired.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:46 PM
NEW from me: a new report found that national resistance to data centers skyrocketed between March and June of this year—especially in red states like Georgia and Indiana:
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"at least seven Republican lawmakers had rooftop panels. Three of them acknowledged using the federal tax credit to help pay for the arrays....Another had leased a solar system that was indirectly subsidized via a separate tax credit for installers...."
www.eenews.net/articles/mee...
www.eenews.net/articles/mee...
Meet the Republicans who killed solar subsidies — after using them
POLITICO’s E&E News examined satellite imagery of more than 100 homes owned by Republican lawmakers to see if they have solar panels. Seven had rooftop
www.eenews.net
November 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM
"at least seven Republican lawmakers had rooftop panels. Three of them acknowledged using the federal tax credit to help pay for the arrays....Another had leased a solar system that was indirectly subsidized via a separate tax credit for installers...."
www.eenews.net/articles/mee...
www.eenews.net/articles/mee...
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Democrats won in Georgia, New Jersey and Virginia after running campaigns tying Republicans to high electricity rates — and naming renewable energy as a solution: www.latimes.com/environment/... via @hayleysmith.bsky.social
Promises of lower energy bills win big on election day
Democrats who campaigned on energy affordability swept key races in New Jersey, Virginia and Georgia.
www.latimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Democrats won in Georgia, New Jersey and Virginia after running campaigns tying Republicans to high electricity rates — and naming renewable energy as a solution: www.latimes.com/environment/... via @hayleysmith.bsky.social
A for life.
Which are you on climate change?
(Heuristic by Andrew Weaver, though I added the letter labels)
(Heuristic by Andrew Weaver, though I added the letter labels)
November 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
A for life.
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Morales: I don’t care if you’re the most individualistic person on the planet—because you “lift yourself up by your bootstraps” and think government should stay out of your business and “don’t tread on me.” Climate change is already treading on you, and you should care about this issue.
November 7, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Morales: I don’t care if you’re the most individualistic person on the planet—because you “lift yourself up by your bootstraps” and think government should stay out of your business and “don’t tread on me.” Climate change is already treading on you, and you should care about this issue.
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Let's go! The City of Cleveland - home to a public power utility - is one of the first in the nation i've heard of so far banning shutoffs during this federal shutdown crisis.
Public power can lead the nation in showing what democratic institutions can do to make our lives better.
Public power can lead the nation in showing what democratic institutions can do to make our lives better.
We're announcing a 30-day moratorium on utility disconnections.
The federal shutdown and cuts to SNAP benefits have placed an unfair and unexpected burden on households. No one should have to choose between keeping the lights on and putting food on the table.
The federal shutdown and cuts to SNAP benefits have placed an unfair and unexpected burden on households. No one should have to choose between keeping the lights on and putting food on the table.
November 6, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Let's go! The City of Cleveland - home to a public power utility - is one of the first in the nation i've heard of so far banning shutoffs during this federal shutdown crisis.
Public power can lead the nation in showing what democratic institutions can do to make our lives better.
Public power can lead the nation in showing what democratic institutions can do to make our lives better.
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🚨 A new study has found alarmingly high levels of “forever chemicals” (PFAS) in dead sea otters along the Pacific Coast, with concentrations more than 3 x higher near urban and shipping hubs.
phys.org/news/2025-11...
#seaotters #seaotter #otter #marinescience #marinebiology #marinemammals
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#seaotters #seaotter #otter #marinescience #marinebiology #marinemammals
Unexpectedly high concentrations of forever chemicals found in dead sea otters
A paper published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, finds high quantities of toxic "forever" chemicals in sea otters recovered off the Pacific Ocean. The paper is titled "Concentrations of Pe...
phys.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🚨 A new study has found alarmingly high levels of “forever chemicals” (PFAS) in dead sea otters along the Pacific Coast, with concentrations more than 3 x higher near urban and shipping hubs.
phys.org/news/2025-11...
#seaotters #seaotter #otter #marinescience #marinebiology #marinemammals
phys.org/news/2025-11...
#seaotters #seaotter #otter #marinescience #marinebiology #marinemammals
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"The Democratic sweep of gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey and public service commissioner races in Georgia offers an early glimpse of what could be a sleeper issue in the 2026 midterm elections: the politics of AI infrastructure."
The under-the-radar factor that helped Democrats win in Virginia, New Jersey, and Georgia | Fortune
As the AI land rush accelerates, local fights over water, power, and land may shape who wins and loses in American politics.
fortune.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:35 PM
"The Democratic sweep of gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey and public service commissioner races in Georgia offers an early glimpse of what could be a sleeper issue in the 2026 midterm elections: the politics of AI infrastructure."
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AOC: We have a future to fight for, and we're either going to do that together or you're going to be left behind. It's not about Progressive. It's not moderate, it's not liberal. This is about do you understand the assignment of fighting fascism right now? And the assignment is you come together…
November 5, 2025 at 3:24 AM
AOC: We have a future to fight for, and we're either going to do that together or you're going to be left behind. It's not about Progressive. It's not moderate, it's not liberal. This is about do you understand the assignment of fighting fascism right now? And the assignment is you come together…
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Covering half of parking lots with solar canopies in the USA would generate ~1.4 terawatts. ☀️🇺🇸 rooseveltinstitute.org/publications...
South Korea (hey how about it PM #MarkCarney?) #Solar #ClimateChange #EnergyTransition electrek.co/2025/11/02/n...
New national law will turn large parking lots into solar power farms
Starting this month, parking lots in South Korea with more than 80 spaces will be required to install solar canopies and carports.
electrek.co
November 4, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Covering half of parking lots with solar canopies in the USA would generate ~1.4 terawatts. ☀️🇺🇸 rooseveltinstitute.org/publications...
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A scoop that I’m not happy to report:
CBS News has gutted its climate change reporting team, one of the best in the business, and one of the only ones on cable news that consistently called out fossil fuels as the main source of climate pollution.
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CBS News has gutted its climate change reporting team, one of the best in the business, and one of the only ones on cable news that consistently called out fossil fuels as the main source of climate pollution.
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CBS News kills its climate unit
David Ellison, the new pro-Trump chief executive of Paramount Skydance, has dismantled the best climate change reporting team in cable news.
heated.world
October 31, 2025 at 3:51 PM
A scoop that I’m not happy to report:
CBS News has gutted its climate change reporting team, one of the best in the business, and one of the only ones on cable news that consistently called out fossil fuels as the main source of climate pollution.
heated.world/p/cbs-news-k...
CBS News has gutted its climate change reporting team, one of the best in the business, and one of the only ones on cable news that consistently called out fossil fuels as the main source of climate pollution.
heated.world/p/cbs-news-k...
This is big. And long overdue!
A major shift in where L.A. gets water: The city will double the size of a project to transform wastewater into purified drinking water, producing enough for 500,000 people. The recycled water will allow L.A. to stop taking water from creeks that feed Mono Lake. www.latimes.com/environment/...
Los Angeles will nearly double recycled water for 500,000 residents
Los Angeles is set to double the size of a planned facility that will transform wastewater into purified drinking water, recycling enough water to meet the needs of 500,000 people.
www.latimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 4:48 PM
This is big. And long overdue!
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“In Altadena, a series of public and private failures left Black households most likely to face the complete loss of a home — a racial line seen nationwide, regardless of the type of disaster, due to housing policies that have left people of color in disaster zones." capitalbnews.org/black-retire...
Climate Disasters Are Destroying Black Retirements and the American Dream
Workers facing disasters and failed insurance are draining their retirement savings, leaving many on their own in old age.
capitalbnews.org
October 30, 2025 at 9:56 PM
“In Altadena, a series of public and private failures left Black households most likely to face the complete loss of a home — a racial line seen nationwide, regardless of the type of disaster, due to housing policies that have left people of color in disaster zones." capitalbnews.org/black-retire...
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"If you are a billionaire, why are you a billionaire? No hate, but give your money away, shorties"
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Billie Eilish Calls Out Billionaires After Announcing Her Own $11.5 Million Charitable Donation
The pop star put her money where her mouth is while calling on billionaires to do the same during the WSJ. Innovator Awards on Wednesday night.
consequence.net
October 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
"If you are a billionaire, why are you a billionaire? No hate, but give your money away, shorties"
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consequence.net/2025/10/bill...
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This brain-dead discourse is *everywhere* and it drives me insane.
October 30, 2025 at 11:20 AM
This brain-dead discourse is *everywhere* and it drives me insane.
I really enjoyed speaking with @triofrancos.bsky.social about EVs, minerals, the birds of the Atacama salt flats, the surprising biodiversity of microbes, and her great new book, Extraction.
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Are EV Batteries Destroying Indigenous Lands?
Thea Riofrancos is asking all the hard questions — and pointing to some encouraging answers.
windowofopportunity.substack.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I really enjoyed speaking with @triofrancos.bsky.social about EVs, minerals, the birds of the Atacama salt flats, the surprising biodiversity of microbes, and her great new book, Extraction.
windowofopportunity.substack.com/p/on-evs-min...
windowofopportunity.substack.com/p/on-evs-min...
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To understand the climate connection to Hurricane Melissa, check out our real-time attribution page at @climatecentral.org: www.climatecentral.org/tropical-cyc...
"Climate change made the ocean temperatures along Melissa's path 500 to 900 times more likely."
"Climate change made the ocean temperatures along Melissa's path 500 to 900 times more likely."
October 28, 2025 at 3:25 PM
To understand the climate connection to Hurricane Melissa, check out our real-time attribution page at @climatecentral.org: www.climatecentral.org/tropical-cyc...
"Climate change made the ocean temperatures along Melissa's path 500 to 900 times more likely."
"Climate change made the ocean temperatures along Melissa's path 500 to 900 times more likely."
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The USDA has more than $5 billion in emergency funds available to cover SNAP benefits but is refusing to spend them during the government shutdown. It's the first time in the history of the program that the federal government has refused to spend those funds
SNAP benefit freeze will leave millions nationwide struggling to pay for food – including 472,711 people in Philadelphia
Starting Nov. 1, 2025, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will stop being distributed in Pennsylvania due to the federal government shutdown, which began Oct. 1.
buff.ly
October 30, 2025 at 10:48 AM
The USDA has more than $5 billion in emergency funds available to cover SNAP benefits but is refusing to spend them during the government shutdown. It's the first time in the history of the program that the federal government has refused to spend those funds
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TIL the National Environmental Policy Act is the only thing preventing Donald Trump from dropping nuclear weapons all over the American West.
Good news everyone.
We have the EIS process to come to the rescue here, since I'm not joking, nuclear testing in the 70s and on was required to proceed an Environmental Impact Statement...
www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0331/...
We have the EIS process to come to the rescue here, since I'm not joking, nuclear testing in the 70s and on was required to proceed an Environmental Impact Statement...
www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0331/...
October 30, 2025 at 2:22 AM
TIL the National Environmental Policy Act is the only thing preventing Donald Trump from dropping nuclear weapons all over the American West.
Something is really broken if this is our society’s response to hunger.
I’m not Christian, but if ever there was a real-life WWJD moment, surely this is it.
I’m not Christian, but if ever there was a real-life WWJD moment, surely this is it.
California police boost patrols at grocery stores as millions set to lose SNAP benefits
California police boost patrols at grocery stores as millions set to lose SNAP benefits
www.foxla.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Something is really broken if this is our society’s response to hunger.
I’m not Christian, but if ever there was a real-life WWJD moment, surely this is it.
I’m not Christian, but if ever there was a real-life WWJD moment, surely this is it.
