Sammy Roth
@sammyroth.bsky.social
I write Climate-Colored Goggles, a newsletter about climate & culture. Former L.A. Times climate columnist and Desert Sun energy reporter. Also hosted Boiling Point and The Hatch podcasts.
Find me at Dodger Stadium, Disneyland or hiking in the mountains.
Find me at Dodger Stadium, Disneyland or hiking in the mountains.
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I'm excited to launch Climate-Colored Goggles, a newsletter about climate and culture. I'll be writing about climate solutions in pop culture, media & sports. America's most influential storytellers need to get in the game.
Sign up here: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com
I'm excited to launch Climate-Colored Goggles, a newsletter about climate and culture. I'll be writing about climate solutions in pop culture, media & sports. America's most influential storytellers need to get in the game.
Sign up here: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com
What a great insight on bike infrastructure. www.desertsun.com/story/news/l...
November 11, 2025 at 4:37 AM
What a great insight on bike infrastructure. www.desertsun.com/story/news/l...
Disney, Living Desert join forces to grow future conservationists www.desertsun.com/story/news/e...
Disney, Living Desert join forces to grow future conservationists
While visiting The Living Desert, local students got to feed a rhino and turn classroom lessons into hands-on conservation action.
www.desertsun.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Disney, Living Desert join forces to grow future conservationists www.desertsun.com/story/news/e...
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"When disaster inevitably strikes, it’s easy to blame an (alleged) arsonist or an (alleged) government failure," @sammyroth.bsky.social writes. "It’s extremely difficult to grapple with the reality that oil and gas are adding fuel to the fire, and that it’s incumbent on us to respond accordingly."
News roundup: The Gates of Doom
Climate scientists take Bill Gates to task. Plus, assigning blame after a devastating fire.
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:21 AM
"When disaster inevitably strikes, it’s easy to blame an (alleged) arsonist or an (alleged) government failure," @sammyroth.bsky.social writes. "It’s extremely difficult to grapple with the reality that oil and gas are adding fuel to the fire, and that it’s incumbent on us to respond accordingly."
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Plus, highlights from my convo with climate scientists about Bill Gates' problematic memo. Read the latest Climate-Colored Goggles, and subscribe if you can: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/the-gates-...
News roundup: The Gates of Doom
Climate scientists take Bill Gates to task. Plus, assigning blame after a devastating fire.
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Plus, highlights from my convo with climate scientists about Bill Gates' problematic memo. Read the latest Climate-Colored Goggles, and subscribe if you can: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/the-gates-...
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In today's Climate-Colored Goggles, I have some reflections on the Eaton fire, the alleged arsonist and wildfire accountability in the climate change era. www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/the-gates-...
November 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
In today's Climate-Colored Goggles, I have some reflections on the Eaton fire, the alleged arsonist and wildfire accountability in the climate change era. www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/the-gates-...
Journalists preparing for COP30 — great pressing briefing tomorrow morning at 8am ET, featuring Paris agreement architect Christiana Figueres. Hosted by @coveringclimatenow.org. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Christiana Figueres Live Press Briefing: Why The Climate Fight Is Far From Over. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the ...
“Has the world given up on fighting climate change?” The New York Times recently asked. It might look that way, as US president Donald Trump blusters about fossil fuel, Bill Gates prioritizes children...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Journalists preparing for COP30 — great pressing briefing tomorrow morning at 8am ET, featuring Paris agreement architect Christiana Figueres. Hosted by @coveringclimatenow.org. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Always amazed how often as a reporter I am rewarded for falling behind the news cycle and just waiting for some new and unexpected development to fall into my lap.
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Always amazed how often as a reporter I am rewarded for falling behind the news cycle and just waiting for some new and unexpected development to fall into my lap.
Two good newsletters from @billmckibben.bsky.social...first, Australia has so much solar power that it will require utilities to give people three hours of free electricity every day: billmckibben.substack.com/p/free-elect...
Free Electricity. Like, at no cost. For everyone. Now.
Let's talk about affordability, abundance, and Australia--and why thanks to Trump we can't have nice things
billmckibben.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Two good newsletters from @billmckibben.bsky.social...first, Australia has so much solar power that it will require utilities to give people three hours of free electricity every day: billmckibben.substack.com/p/free-elect...
Excellent breakdown of Joe Rogan's climate denial tactics, from @dananuccitelli.bsky.social: yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/11/five...
Five ways Joe Rogan misleads listeners about climate change » Yale Climate Connections
Rogan exposes millions to climate denial. Let’s break down his tactics.
yaleclimateconnections.org
November 10, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Excellent breakdown of Joe Rogan's climate denial tactics, from @dananuccitelli.bsky.social: yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/11/five...
Also, I had no idea?! "Hospitals are notorious for their greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for around 5% of emissions globally."
America's first all-electric hospital is opening soon in Orange County. Super cool. laist.com/news/all-ele...
The first all-electric hospital in the US will soon open in Irvine
It’s part of what the hospital says is a 'healthcare without harm' model.
laist.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Also, I had no idea?! "Hospitals are notorious for their greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for around 5% of emissions globally."
America's first all-electric hospital is opening soon in Orange County. Super cool. laist.com/news/all-ele...
The first all-electric hospital in the US will soon open in Irvine
It’s part of what the hospital says is a 'healthcare without harm' model.
laist.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:41 PM
America's first all-electric hospital is opening soon in Orange County. Super cool. laist.com/news/all-ele...
Fall foliage hiking recommendations from @jaclyncosgrove.bsky.social! www.latimes.com/travel/newsl...
Where and how to spot fall foliage around L.A.
Want to find fall foliage in and around Los Angeles? Below you'll find tips on what to look for and how to find the best hikes for autumnal colors.
www.latimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Fall foliage hiking recommendations from @jaclyncosgrove.bsky.social! www.latimes.com/travel/newsl...
More evidence that New York Gov. Kathy Hochul may have agreed to approve a major gas pipeline in exchange for the Trump administration allowing an offshore wind farm to move forward: insideclimatenews.org/news/0711202...
A New York Gas Pipeline Is Closer to Construction, Despite Concerns From Lawmakers, Environmentalists - Inside Climate News
The state has rejected the pipeline three times. Advocates say it’s a betrayal of the state’s climate goals and a threat to water quality.
insideclimatenews.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:32 PM
More evidence that New York Gov. Kathy Hochul may have agreed to approve a major gas pipeline in exchange for the Trump administration allowing an offshore wind farm to move forward: insideclimatenews.org/news/0711202...
Startling new research finds marathon times go up when there's more fossil fuel pollution in the air. Los Angeles Marathon has it worst. Even elite runners suffer. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/c...
Take a Deep Breath? How Bad Air Affects Your Marathon Finish Time
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Startling new research finds marathon times go up when there's more fossil fuel pollution in the air. Los Angeles Marathon has it worst. Even elite runners suffer. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/c...
Guess it's good Democrats have found a successful way to promote climate policies without saying "climate," but I wonder what happens when electricity prices stop rising. Or when they keep rising but Dems are back in charge again. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi... via @shannonosaka.bsky.social
The big issue Democrats have stopped talking about
A Washington Post analysis of Democratic lawmakers’ appearances and social media posts show they are going quiet on climate.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Guess it's good Democrats have found a successful way to promote climate policies without saying "climate," but I wonder what happens when electricity prices stop rising. Or when they keep rising but Dems are back in charge again. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi... via @shannonosaka.bsky.social
Love to see @joanmeiners.bsky.social debunking myths about the roadless rule, cattle grazing and more as she bikes the Arizona Trail: www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...
On the Arizona Trail, land use interests mingle, but the challenge is sharing sustainably
Hikers, hunters, ranchers and others share the Arizona Trail, but can their goals ever align?
www.azcentral.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Love to see @joanmeiners.bsky.social debunking myths about the roadless rule, cattle grazing and more as she bikes the Arizona Trail: www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...
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2nd weekly dispatch from my Arizona Trail ride to document #climate issues is live on @azcentral.com: www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...
It takes us from a shutdown Grand Canyon, through cougar habitat, across a dusty ranch with a questionable wind farm & up past Arizona’s high point into Flagstaff.
It takes us from a shutdown Grand Canyon, through cougar habitat, across a dusty ranch with a questionable wind farm & up past Arizona’s high point into Flagstaff.
October 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM
2nd weekly dispatch from my Arizona Trail ride to document #climate issues is live on @azcentral.com: www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...
It takes us from a shutdown Grand Canyon, through cougar habitat, across a dusty ranch with a questionable wind farm & up past Arizona’s high point into Flagstaff.
It takes us from a shutdown Grand Canyon, through cougar habitat, across a dusty ranch with a questionable wind farm & up past Arizona’s high point into Flagstaff.
California hopes to force an oil company to stop drilling in L.A. County's Baldwin Hills. If the state succeeds, should parkland or affordable housing replace the pumpjacks? www.latimes.com/california/s...
As a century-old oil field winds down, what's next for Baldwin Hills? A sprawling park or housing?
After a century of oil extraction in the Baldwin Hills, pressure is mounting to free the 1,000-acre oil field for a better use. But long-held plans for a park may now face competition from the need fo...
www.latimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
California hopes to force an oil company to stop drilling in L.A. County's Baldwin Hills. If the state succeeds, should parkland or affordable housing replace the pumpjacks? www.latimes.com/california/s...
A county commissioner who wanted to virtually eliminate large-scale solar development was recalled by voters in Colorado's Montrose County: bigpivots.com/a-possible-v...
A possible victory for moderate solar regs - Big Pivots
Recall election unsets bitter enemy of utility-scale solar, leaving two "unaffiliates" in majority on Montrose County board
bigpivots.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
A county commissioner who wanted to virtually eliminate large-scale solar development was recalled by voters in Colorado's Montrose County: bigpivots.com/a-possible-v...
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In case you missed our conversation on the Gates climate memo yesterday, the recording is now available!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUAX...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUAX...
November 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
In case you missed our conversation on the Gates climate memo yesterday, the recording is now available!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUAX...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUAX...
In today's Climate-Colored Goggles, I have some reflections on the Eaton fire, the alleged arsonist and wildfire accountability in the climate change era. www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/the-gates-...
November 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
In today's Climate-Colored Goggles, I have some reflections on the Eaton fire, the alleged arsonist and wildfire accountability in the climate change era. www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/the-gates-...
This is so bad, and was probably also inevitable. www.latimes.com/sports/story...
Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers charged with betting on pitches: 'They betrayed America's pastime'
The indictment states that from 2023 to 2025, bettors won at least $400,000 by wagering that Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase would throw balls instead of strikes.
www.latimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
This is so bad, and was probably also inevitable. www.latimes.com/sports/story...
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This is a good piece of analysis, one that doesn’t give into doomerism
November 10, 2025 at 6:13 AM
This is a good piece of analysis, one that doesn’t give into doomerism
Arizona has paused development of hundreds of thousands of homes on the far Phoenix fringes due to insufficient groundwater supplies, @highcountrynews.org finds: www.hcn.org/issues/57-10...
The dried-out subdivisions of Phoenix - High Country News
A groundwater crisis halted the construction of thousands of homes and pitted affordability against environmental concerns.
www.hcn.org
November 10, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Arizona has paused development of hundreds of thousands of homes on the far Phoenix fringes due to insufficient groundwater supplies, @highcountrynews.org finds: www.hcn.org/issues/57-10...
An actual nuclear power boom is still a long ways off in the U.S. But old uranium mines are gearing back up in the West to supply possible new reactors, with potential downstream consequences for water supplies: insideclimatenews.org/news/0211202...
Western States Brace for a Uranium Boom as the Nation Looks to Recharge its Nuclear Power Industry - Inside Climate News
After years of federal efforts to revive nuclear power, old mines are stirring again in Wyoming, Texas and Arizona, while new ones line up for permitting expedited by a Trump executive order.
insideclimatenews.org
November 10, 2025 at 5:17 AM
An actual nuclear power boom is still a long ways off in the U.S. But old uranium mines are gearing back up in the West to supply possible new reactors, with potential downstream consequences for water supplies: insideclimatenews.org/news/0211202...