Paasha Mahdavi
@paashamahdavi.com
UCSB prof, researching climate politics and the oil industry. EGAPE Lab Director and co-founder of https://www.2035initiative.com/. Working to transition from the fossil fuel era. Posts expire after 30 days.
At #COP30 in Brazil, @governor.ca.gov Newsom is fighting back against Trumpism and the anti-climate global right-wing tide, showing the world that American climate leadership starts in California.
My thoughts for @npr.org @kcrw.com on Press Play wtih Madeleine Brand: www.kcrw.com/shows/press-...
My thoughts for @npr.org @kcrw.com on Press Play wtih Madeleine Brand: www.kcrw.com/shows/press-...
The 100-year history of motels from architectural… | KCRW
Plus, what Gov. Gavin Newsom hopes to get out of the COP30 climate conference, Inspector General Max Huntsman on LA County jail conditions, and what to see (or skip) on TV this fall.
www.kcrw.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
At #COP30 in Brazil, @governor.ca.gov Newsom is fighting back against Trumpism and the anti-climate global right-wing tide, showing the world that American climate leadership starts in California.
My thoughts for @npr.org @kcrw.com on Press Play wtih Madeleine Brand: www.kcrw.com/shows/press-...
My thoughts for @npr.org @kcrw.com on Press Play wtih Madeleine Brand: www.kcrw.com/shows/press-...
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Colombia is in the midst of their energy transition.
Is the story a happy one?
We spoke to more than a dozen Colombian energy folks - from renewable developers to ministers to coal lawyers to oil company execs.
Here's what they think went right, and what went wrong.
Listen and read on NPR 📻🎧🇨🇴⬇️
Is the story a happy one?
We spoke to more than a dozen Colombian energy folks - from renewable developers to ministers to coal lawyers to oil company execs.
Here's what they think went right, and what went wrong.
Listen and read on NPR 📻🎧🇨🇴⬇️
This oil-producing country is moving away from oil. Here's how it's going
Two years ago Colombia pledged to stop exploring for new oil, gas and coal. On the world stage, this was a big deal. Here's what's happened since.
www.npr.org
November 12, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Colombia is in the midst of their energy transition.
Is the story a happy one?
We spoke to more than a dozen Colombian energy folks - from renewable developers to ministers to coal lawyers to oil company execs.
Here's what they think went right, and what went wrong.
Listen and read on NPR 📻🎧🇨🇴⬇️
Is the story a happy one?
We spoke to more than a dozen Colombian energy folks - from renewable developers to ministers to coal lawyers to oil company execs.
Here's what they think went right, and what went wrong.
Listen and read on NPR 📻🎧🇨🇴⬇️
Wild plot twist in Sable oil saga — turns out (shocker!) there’s foul play with investor comms! And Phil Mickelson insider trading!
“There comes a point after the fourth fraudulent 8-K where you realize this company isn’t what it says.”
What a scoop by @truth.bsky.social
hntrbrk.com/sable-2/
“There comes a point after the fourth fraudulent 8-K where you realize this company isn’t what it says.”
What a scoop by @truth.bsky.social
hntrbrk.com/sable-2/
EXCLUSIVE: Exxon Spinout Sable Leaked Key Info To Investors Including Golfer Phil Mickelson
"An announcement is coming after market close today."
hntrbrk.com
November 2, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Wild plot twist in Sable oil saga — turns out (shocker!) there’s foul play with investor comms! And Phil Mickelson insider trading!
“There comes a point after the fourth fraudulent 8-K where you realize this company isn’t what it says.”
What a scoop by @truth.bsky.social
hntrbrk.com/sable-2/
“There comes a point after the fourth fraudulent 8-K where you realize this company isn’t what it says.”
What a scoop by @truth.bsky.social
hntrbrk.com/sable-2/
Reposted by Paasha Mahdavi
For all my Santa Barbara-based connections: here is a great place to go this week to donate, volunteer, and just help out as the Federal government chooses to cut SNAP benefits:
foodbanksbc.org
foodbanksbc.org
Home | FoodBank
Welcome to the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County. Our mission is to transform hunger into health with fresh produce, nutritious groceries and nutrition education for all, from pre-schoolers to older ad...
foodbanksbc.org
November 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
For all my Santa Barbara-based connections: here is a great place to go this week to donate, volunteer, and just help out as the Federal government chooses to cut SNAP benefits:
foodbanksbc.org
foodbanksbc.org
Didn't figure Sauron for a clean energy advocate, but hey let's take wins where we can get em
October 29, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Didn't figure Sauron for a clean energy advocate, but hey let's take wins where we can get em
“Expanding clean energy is central to achieving energy security and reducing... reliance on fossil fuels.”
That's not a quote from a climate activist.
That's directly from the Dep. Energy Minister of the 3rd-largest Petrostate in the world.
#greensky
www.ft.com/content/1730...
That's not a quote from a climate activist.
That's directly from the Dep. Energy Minister of the 3rd-largest Petrostate in the world.
#greensky
www.ft.com/content/1730...
Iran’s energy crisis forces attempt to shift from oil to solar
Tehran imposes rolling blackouts as energy shortages deepen because of US sanctions and lack of investment
www.ft.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
“Expanding clean energy is central to achieving energy security and reducing... reliance on fossil fuels.”
That's not a quote from a climate activist.
That's directly from the Dep. Energy Minister of the 3rd-largest Petrostate in the world.
#greensky
www.ft.com/content/1730...
That's not a quote from a climate activist.
That's directly from the Dep. Energy Minister of the 3rd-largest Petrostate in the world.
#greensky
www.ft.com/content/1730...
Reposted by Paasha Mahdavi
📣 Santa Barbara County just took a critical step toward phasing out fossil fuels!
The Board of Supervisors voted in favor of the Oil & Gas Phase-Out Ordinance, moving the policy to the next phase of implementation planning.
The fight continues, but the plan is moving forward!
The Board of Supervisors voted in favor of the Oil & Gas Phase-Out Ordinance, moving the policy to the next phase of implementation planning.
The fight continues, but the plan is moving forward!
October 21, 2025 at 10:56 PM
📣 Santa Barbara County just took a critical step toward phasing out fossil fuels!
The Board of Supervisors voted in favor of the Oil & Gas Phase-Out Ordinance, moving the policy to the next phase of implementation planning.
The fight continues, but the plan is moving forward!
The Board of Supervisors voted in favor of the Oil & Gas Phase-Out Ordinance, moving the policy to the next phase of implementation planning.
The fight continues, but the plan is moving forward!
Sad to not win “Oildorado Queen” this year 😂… but honored to contribute to this story from @en.afp.com on the madness of an oil revival here in California:
Tl;dr: If we keep going down this road, we’ll see catastrophic warming—especially in the Central Valley.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Tl;dr: If we keep going down this road, we’ll see catastrophic warming—especially in the Central Valley.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
California's oil capital hopes for a renaissance under Trump
Every five years, the fading US town of Taft puts on a days-long "Oildorado" festival to celebrate its glory days at the center of California's black gold rush.Festival-goers can compete for the title...
www.yahoo.com
October 20, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Sad to not win “Oildorado Queen” this year 😂… but honored to contribute to this story from @en.afp.com on the madness of an oil revival here in California:
Tl;dr: If we keep going down this road, we’ll see catastrophic warming—especially in the Central Valley.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Tl;dr: If we keep going down this road, we’ll see catastrophic warming—especially in the Central Valley.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
We’re thick in @gruberte.bsky.social & @shastingssimon.bsky.social’s “mid-transition” here in Santa Barbara, where @sierraclub.org’s Katie Davis brilliantly lays out the stakes for an oil phaseout plan.
If you’re local, join us for Tuesday’s pivotal hearing!
www.independent.com/2025/10/14/p...
If you’re local, join us for Tuesday’s pivotal hearing!
www.independent.com/2025/10/14/p...
Phase Out Oil to Protect Our Health and Environment
Santa Barbara County will consider an oil phase-out plan on October 21.
www.independent.com
October 19, 2025 at 11:56 PM
We’re thick in @gruberte.bsky.social & @shastingssimon.bsky.social’s “mid-transition” here in Santa Barbara, where @sierraclub.org’s Katie Davis brilliantly lays out the stakes for an oil phaseout plan.
If you’re local, join us for Tuesday’s pivotal hearing!
www.independent.com/2025/10/14/p...
If you’re local, join us for Tuesday’s pivotal hearing!
www.independent.com/2025/10/14/p...