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Check out Jenny Morgan, author of the bold new book, Cancel Culture in Climate, who believes we need to overcome fear and shame in order to achieve positive outcomes for the climate movement, on Climate Swings, my podcast about climate career trailblazers!

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Check out Jenny Morgan, author of the bold new book, Cancel Culture in Climate, who believes we need to overcome fear and shame in order to achieve positive outcomes for the climate movement, on Climate Swings, my podcast about climate career trailblazers!

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November 12, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Is it Epstein files o’clock in Congress yet? 👀🫣🍿
November 11, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🎙️ Check out the latest Climate Swings episode with Neelambaree Prasad, who took a sharp turn into climate when the combination of Covid+new motherhood caused something to shift. She leaned into traditional Indian dance launched a platform, ClimArts, that links artists with climate scientists!
October 29, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Incredibly rare opportunity to see Barcelona from the top of the Arc de Triomf…the rooftop is only open to the public one weekend a year!
October 26, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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I will be very disappointed if this doesn't happen.
October 25, 2025 at 4:36 AM
It was great fun to sit down with Jae Canetti of Terra.talk, the official podcast of Terra.do. Together we dive into the strange, sprawling world of climate communications and dig into my reflections on how AI, authenticity, and attention economics are reshaping storytelling. Check it out!
October 24, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I’ve read a lot of hot takes on the Trump administration’s assault on clean energy and promotion of the dirty stuff, but this article really gets at the heart of why their “strategy” is just. So. Dumb.
America’s Energy Policy Is Running on Empty | OilPrice.com
Federal decisions—including rejecting near-worthless coal bids, pausing a nearly complete offshore wind farm, and promoting costly small modular reactors—reflect contradictory priorities.
oilprice.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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October 19, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Small but passionate turnout for the #NoKings demonstration in Barcelona yesterday!
October 19, 2025 at 7:06 AM
New podcast episode! Amelie Desrochers, blue economy expert, embodies the Climate Swings ethos of a winding path ultimately leading to a meaningful sustainability career. Check out the full interview on Climate Swings, my podcast about climate career pioneers!

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October 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Wasn’t a big fan of Kpop Demon Hunters but the Tonight Show performance has made me a convert 🎶

Hot take: the reason it took the singers so long to make a live debut was that they had a LOT of plastic surgery to recover from 👨🏽‍⚕️
October 8, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Democratic politicians need to stop saying "number one...number two...". When people accuse politicians of lacking authenticity and only speaking in pre-packaged talking points, THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT THEY MEAN
October 4, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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October 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
New podcast episode! Russ Walsh is working on a new plan to tackle sea-level rise: under his SeaNet vision, low-lying countries build a network of inland lakes to alleviate pressure on coastal areas. 🌊

Check out the full discussion on Climate Swings!

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October 3, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The Life of a Showgirl feels solid but safe. I was hoping for something that pushed the envelope a bit more—maybe not full-on Reputation-level madness, but a few more sharp edges, especially in the production. Maybe I need to wait for the remix album?
October 3, 2025 at 7:44 AM
I believe it’s the United States that has the harsh human rights record here, NYT
September 30, 2025 at 5:59 AM
In a world where we're often told to do it all, Lars Tallert reminds us of the power in recognizing our unique capacities and passions—whether it's addressing climate change or any other challenge. Check it out on the latest episode of Climate Swings!
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September 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Thank you, Politico, for making this as clear as mud:

“In a September poll from Fox News, 77 percent of Black voters said they disapprove of the job Trump is doing as president, and a poll tracker from Decision Desk has Trump’s approval rating among Black Americans hovering at around 70 percent.”
September 22, 2025 at 5:57 AM
I continue to blame Citizens United for all this
September 21, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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He’s baaack
September 19, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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I know we keep focusing on Colbert and Kimmel as we should, but we also need to remember there are hundreds of people who work for these shows who also just lost their jobs because of this bullshit, and most of them are probably not millionaires.
September 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM
From classical strings to global media leadership, Lars Tallert—founding president, Sustainable Journalism Partnership—explains why traditional climate coverage is failing to sway hearts and minds. Check out the full interview with Lars on Climate Swings!

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September 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Tackling the toughest challenges in battery technology is no easy feat. 🔋 Jonathan Tan dives into why this space remains one of the most critical yet complex areas in the energy transition. Check out the full episode for more! wordclouds.consulting/climateswing...
September 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Electric vehicles are the future of sustainable transport. 🚗🔋 Discover how Jonathan Tan, CEO of Coreshell, is driving innovation in battery technology to power the energy transition: wordclouds.consulting/climateswing...

#ElectricVehicles #Innovation #Sustainability
September 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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I never realized there was a right way to promote violent rhetoric and hate. But here we are.

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Opinion | Charlie Kirk Was Practicing Politics the Right Way
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September 11, 2025 at 12:12 PM