Chuck McCutcheon
@chuckmccutcheon.bsky.social
Energy/climate editor at @Axios.com. Author of books on climate change, Congress, political jargon, nuclear waste. Long-suffering NY Giants fan.
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In our latest episode of the Shocked podcast, I do a temperature check with @katharinehayhoe.com.
Earth is running a 2°F fever, and we're on track for a 5°F fever in the coming decades. 🤒
Listen 🎧
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Earth is running a 2°F fever, and we're on track for a 5°F fever in the coming decades. 🤒
Listen 🎧
lnk.to/shockedpodca...
November 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
In our latest episode of the Shocked podcast, I do a temperature check with @katharinehayhoe.com.
Earth is running a 2°F fever, and we're on track for a 5°F fever in the coming decades. 🤒
Listen 🎧
lnk.to/shockedpodca...
Earth is running a 2°F fever, and we're on track for a 5°F fever in the coming decades. 🤒
Listen 🎧
lnk.to/shockedpodca...
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Expiring electric car tax credits drive record quarter for cleantech investments -- but don't expect this to last. www.axios.com/2025/11/20/e... via @axios.com
Electric car sales fuel record-breaking quarter for US clean-energy investments
Clean-energy investments in the third quarter totaled $75 billion.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Expiring electric car tax credits drive record quarter for cleantech investments -- but don't expect this to last. www.axios.com/2025/11/20/e... via @axios.com
New story from me: The head of Ukraine's largest private energy company says a recent U.S. LNG shipment could help his country get through a tough winter — as long as Russian attacks don't cripple his ability to get power to customers.
www.axios.com/2025/11/19/u...
www.axios.com/2025/11/19/u...
This Ukraine CEO says potentially difficult winter ahead as he imports US energy
The winter could be the toughest for Ukraine since Russia's invasion launched in 2022.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM
New story from me: The head of Ukraine's largest private energy company says a recent U.S. LNG shipment could help his country get through a tough winter — as long as Russian attacks don't cripple his ability to get power to customers.
www.axios.com/2025/11/19/u...
www.axios.com/2025/11/19/u...
New from me: Meet three CEOs who see big money in recycling nuclear waste.
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These 3 CEOs are gaining attention from Trump on nuclear waste
They're betting that it can be recycled into usable fuel.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
New from me: Meet three CEOs who see big money in recycling nuclear waste.
www.axios.com/2025/11/18/n...
www.axios.com/2025/11/18/n...
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Yes, "Landman" is entertainment, but pop culture has a powerful impact on our realities--which is why we wrote about it in @axios.com ⬇️ www.axios.com/2025/11/16/l...
New season of "Landman" reflects oil industry's renewed swagger
"'Landman' reflects a pivot point of how the industry is viewed," American Petroleum Institute president says.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Yes, "Landman" is entertainment, but pop culture has a powerful impact on our realities--which is why we wrote about it in @axios.com ⬇️ www.axios.com/2025/11/16/l...
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Far more solar projects are being delayed today compared to just a few years ago, but a shorter term trend indicates a change.
www.axios.com/2025/11/13/d... via @axios.com
www.axios.com/2025/11/13/d... via @axios.com
Fewer solar projects are being delayed. Here's why
Far more projects today are being delayed compared to just a few years ago, though.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Far more solar projects are being delayed today compared to just a few years ago, but a shorter term trend indicates a change.
www.axios.com/2025/11/13/d... via @axios.com
www.axios.com/2025/11/13/d... via @axios.com
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It may not seem like it right now, but we are (still) making progress on climate change www.axios.com/2025/11/13/c... via @axios.com
This chart shows that progress has actually been made on climate change
The possible trajectories are better than a decade ago, but still indicate significant global warming.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
It may not seem like it right now, but we are (still) making progress on climate change www.axios.com/2025/11/13/c... via @axios.com
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Utah has it all ⚡️☀️⛏️🔥
Low power prices, booming solar, uranium, coal & gas dominance & geothermal galore.
I’ll unpack it with Sen. John Curtis, Jason Grumet & more at our next #AxiosLive in SLC (+livestream)
🗓️ Nov. 13 | ☕ 8:30–10am MT
👉 bit.ly/3Xd6a2N with @axios.com
Low power prices, booming solar, uranium, coal & gas dominance & geothermal galore.
I’ll unpack it with Sen. John Curtis, Jason Grumet & more at our next #AxiosLive in SLC (+livestream)
🗓️ Nov. 13 | ☕ 8:30–10am MT
👉 bit.ly/3Xd6a2N with @axios.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Utah has it all ⚡️☀️⛏️🔥
Low power prices, booming solar, uranium, coal & gas dominance & geothermal galore.
I’ll unpack it with Sen. John Curtis, Jason Grumet & more at our next #AxiosLive in SLC (+livestream)
🗓️ Nov. 13 | ☕ 8:30–10am MT
👉 bit.ly/3Xd6a2N with @axios.com
Low power prices, booming solar, uranium, coal & gas dominance & geothermal galore.
I’ll unpack it with Sen. John Curtis, Jason Grumet & more at our next #AxiosLive in SLC (+livestream)
🗓️ Nov. 13 | ☕ 8:30–10am MT
👉 bit.ly/3Xd6a2N with @axios.com
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New Shocked podcast episode 🎧
Tiny Guyana navigates eye-popping ascent on oil production and wealth www.axios.com/2025/11/07/g... via @axios.com and U Chicago.
Tiny Guyana navigates eye-popping ascent on oil production and wealth www.axios.com/2025/11/07/g... via @axios.com and U Chicago.
November 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
New Shocked podcast episode 🎧
Tiny Guyana navigates eye-popping ascent on oil production and wealth www.axios.com/2025/11/07/g... via @axios.com and U Chicago.
Tiny Guyana navigates eye-popping ascent on oil production and wealth www.axios.com/2025/11/07/g... via @axios.com and U Chicago.
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Here's where we're at — 3:30PM ET Thursday, and still no official list of which airports are supposed to be affected starting Friday. www.axios.com/2025/11/06/f...
Brace for more shutdown travel pain as FAA cuts flights ahead of Thanksgiving
The 10% reduction translates to dozens of flights at each of the country's busiest airports.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Here's where we're at — 3:30PM ET Thursday, and still no official list of which airports are supposed to be affected starting Friday. www.axios.com/2025/11/06/f...
New from me: Nancy Pelosi pushed climate change to the front burner as House Democrats' leader, though Republicans have undone some of her accomplishments.
www.axios.com/2025/11/06/p...
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Nancy Pelosi championed climate as House Democrats' leader
Pelosi, who announced her retirement on Thursday, is regarded as one of history's most successful House speakers.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM
New from me: Nancy Pelosi pushed climate change to the front burner as House Democrats' leader, though Republicans have undone some of her accomplishments.
www.axios.com/2025/11/06/p...
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New from me: Now that they've won, Spanberger and Sherrill will seek to fulfill frequent promises on keeping down electricity costs.
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How Spanberger, Sherrill will address high electricity costs after winning elections
Electricity prices played a big role in both New Jersey and Virginia.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:06 PM
New from me: Now that they've won, Spanberger and Sherrill will seek to fulfill frequent promises on keeping down electricity costs.
www.axios.com/2025/11/05/n...
www.axios.com/2025/11/05/n...
From @amyaharder.bsky.social: Bill Gates defended criticism from all sides about his controversial memo calling for a shift to prioritizing human welfare in climate debates.
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Bill Gates defends contentious climate shift
"I'm glad people are listening," he said, before adding that it was hard to convey "nuanced positions nowadays."
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November 4, 2025 at 12:58 PM
From @amyaharder.bsky.social: Bill Gates defended criticism from all sides about his controversial memo calling for a shift to prioritizing human welfare in climate debates.
www.axios.com/2025/11/04/c...
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Bill Gates' shift away from "doomsday" climate warnings is triggering sharp reactions from scientists and activists.
Bill Gates' pivot on climate change escalates debate with scientists
Some say Gates is highlighting an "overdue" political reality.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Bill Gates' shift away from "doomsday" climate warnings is triggering sharp reactions from scientists and activists.
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A crisis is exploding across America as the cost of in-home care for older adults is skyrocketing -- up 10% just this year!! That's more than three times the rate of inflation.
The Trump immigration crackdown has exacerbated the situation www.axios.com/2025/10/30/t...
The Trump immigration crackdown has exacerbated the situation www.axios.com/2025/10/30/t...
In-home elder care cost is rising more than three times faster than inflation
So far this year, the price of in-home care for the elderly, disabled or convalescent at home is up 10%.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:58 PM
A crisis is exploding across America as the cost of in-home care for older adults is skyrocketing -- up 10% just this year!! That's more than three times the rate of inflation.
The Trump immigration crackdown has exacerbated the situation www.axios.com/2025/10/30/t...
The Trump immigration crackdown has exacerbated the situation www.axios.com/2025/10/30/t...
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Exclusive: Nvidia backs new data center to reduce electricity spikes www.axios.com/2025/10/29/n... via @axios.com
Exclusive: Nvidia backs new data center that aims to cut your electricity bill
It will allow energy-hungry AI operations to smooth grid spikes.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Exclusive: Nvidia backs new data center to reduce electricity spikes www.axios.com/2025/10/29/n... via @axios.com
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BEHIND THE CURTAIN: President Trump is asserting the right to unilaterally use the military wherever, whenever and be the sole judge and jury of his own actions.
The only real limit on Trump appears to be Trump himself.
The only real limit on Trump appears to be Trump himself.
Behind the Curtain: Trump claims the power to do almost anything
A new precedent is being set in real time: The only real limit on Trump appears to be Trump himself.
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October 28, 2025 at 11:39 AM
BEHIND THE CURTAIN: President Trump is asserting the right to unilaterally use the military wherever, whenever and be the sole judge and jury of his own actions.
The only real limit on Trump appears to be Trump himself.
The only real limit on Trump appears to be Trump himself.
From @amyaharder.bsky.social: Green energy stocks are making a comeback despite political headwinds.
www.axios.com/2025/10/24/g...
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Green energy stocks are making a comeback in spite of political headwinds
The green energy index, a collection of 83 public companies in the cleantech space, is up by 40% this year.
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October 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
From @amyaharder.bsky.social: Green energy stocks are making a comeback despite political headwinds.
www.axios.com/2025/10/24/g...
www.axios.com/2025/10/24/g...
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We went inside an invite-only coastal retreat of the world's top climate investors, including Bill Gates, John Arnold and Vinod Khosla as they coalesce around an unusual plan to scale high-risk -- and high-reward -- startups.
www.axios.com/2025/10/23/b... via @axios.com
www.axios.com/2025/10/23/b... via @axios.com
Investors seek unusual plan to back high-risk climate tech
The startups represent the types of bets that the world's highest-profile investors are making.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
We went inside an invite-only coastal retreat of the world's top climate investors, including Bill Gates, John Arnold and Vinod Khosla as they coalesce around an unusual plan to scale high-risk -- and high-reward -- startups.
www.axios.com/2025/10/23/b... via @axios.com
www.axios.com/2025/10/23/b... via @axios.com
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EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Bernie Sanders says on The Axios Show that OpenAI should be broken up.
He is the first prominent Democrat to suggest that the government should intervene in OpenAI, potentially opening a key fault line in 2028 politics.
He is the first prominent Democrat to suggest that the government should intervene in OpenAI, potentially opening a key fault line in 2028 politics.
"The Axios Show": Sanders says OpenAI should be broken up
His comments signal that antitrust scrutiny of AI giants could become a key dividing line in 2028 politics.
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October 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Bernie Sanders says on The Axios Show that OpenAI should be broken up.
He is the first prominent Democrat to suggest that the government should intervene in OpenAI, potentially opening a key fault line in 2028 politics.
He is the first prominent Democrat to suggest that the government should intervene in OpenAI, potentially opening a key fault line in 2028 politics.
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⚡️ The data centers powering the AI boom suck up so much energy, so fast, it's increasingly jacking up prices for nearby ordinary residents.
This dynamic — surging demand and finite supply — creates a headache for President Trump.
This dynamic — surging demand and finite supply — creates a headache for President Trump.
Behind the Curtain: America's energy jam
The data centers powering the AI boom suck up so much energy, so fast, it's increasingly jacking up prices for nearby ordinary residents.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:43 AM
⚡️ The data centers powering the AI boom suck up so much energy, so fast, it's increasingly jacking up prices for nearby ordinary residents.
This dynamic — surging demand and finite supply — creates a headache for President Trump.
This dynamic — surging demand and finite supply — creates a headache for President Trump.
New from me: United Airlines now using low-carbon fuel at three of its major hubs but its chief sustainability officer wants even more progress.
www.axios.com/2025/10/23/u...
www.axios.com/2025/10/23/u...
Inside United Airlines' quest for more carbon-friendly flights
Riley has sought to position United as a leader on sustainable aviation fuel.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
New from me: United Airlines now using low-carbon fuel at three of its major hubs but its chief sustainability officer wants even more progress.
www.axios.com/2025/10/23/u...
www.axios.com/2025/10/23/u...
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Scoop: Senators to mingle mid-shutdown at rare two-party lunch
Scoop: Senators to mingle mid-shutdown at rare two-party lunch
"Getting both parties together for lunch may help find a bipartisan solution," a spokesperson for Paul told Axios.
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October 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Scoop: Senators to mingle mid-shutdown at rare two-party lunch
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JUST IN: OpenAI is launching a web browser.
Here's what we know.
Here's what we know.
OpenAI has a new web browser ready for launch
The moves come as traffic from bots is expected to surpass that from humans.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:58 PM
JUST IN: OpenAI is launching a web browser.
Here's what we know.
Here's what we know.