Corbin Hiar
@corbinhiar.bsky.social
Climate and business reporter at POLITICO's E&E News. Also a dad, cyclist, PEN Guild supporter and lapsed Minnesotan.
Email: chiar@eenews.net | Signal: CorbinHiar.80
Email: chiar@eenews.net | Signal: CorbinHiar.80
Sir, this is a Monday.
November 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Sir, this is a Monday.
The idea that Bowdoin College is one of many schools that have become "feckless workshops for leftist political orthodoxy" because it offers a degree in Africana studies is belied by the data. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/u...
Nearly all of the top major at Bowdoin are related to finance or science.
Nearly all of the top major at Bowdoin are related to finance or science.
October 29, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The idea that Bowdoin College is one of many schools that have become "feckless workshops for leftist political orthodoxy" because it offers a degree in Africana studies is belied by the data. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/u...
Nearly all of the top major at Bowdoin are related to finance or science.
Nearly all of the top major at Bowdoin are related to finance or science.
In just seven months, Canada went from elbows up to ad down.
October 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
In just seven months, Canada went from elbows up to ad down.
I live in Ward 4, Pinto represents Ward 2, but this showed up in my mailbox.
When a DC council member sends mailers to residents who aren't her constituents... she's definitely eyeing higher office.
When a DC council member sends mailers to residents who aren't her constituents... she's definitely eyeing higher office.
October 3, 2025 at 11:57 AM
I live in Ward 4, Pinto represents Ward 2, but this showed up in my mailbox.
When a DC council member sends mailers to residents who aren't her constituents... she's definitely eyeing higher office.
When a DC council member sends mailers to residents who aren't her constituents... she's definitely eyeing higher office.
The artificial intelligence hype cycle is off the charts. Literally.
AI deals now account for a record 63 percent of all venture capital investments in the past year, according to data compiled by PitchBook. pitchbook.com/news/article...
AI deals now account for a record 63 percent of all venture capital investments in the past year, according to data compiled by PitchBook. pitchbook.com/news/article...
September 30, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The artificial intelligence hype cycle is off the charts. Literally.
AI deals now account for a record 63 percent of all venture capital investments in the past year, according to data compiled by PitchBook. pitchbook.com/news/article...
AI deals now account for a record 63 percent of all venture capital investments in the past year, according to data compiled by PitchBook. pitchbook.com/news/article...
Washington's professional men's soccer team, which had been unbeaten under a new coach, faced off against one of the greatest players of all time... And the Washington Post gave the match a three-paragraph write up.
September 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Washington's professional men's soccer team, which had been unbeaten under a new coach, faced off against one of the greatest players of all time... And the Washington Post gave the match a three-paragraph write up.
We found that the Trump-backed crypto company disclosed risks from climate-related disasters, contradicting the president's efforts to downplay concerns about rising temperatures. www.eenews.net/articles/don...
The piece also included another wildly informative chart my colleague Paroma.
The piece also included another wildly informative chart my colleague Paroma.
September 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
We found that the Trump-backed crypto company disclosed risks from climate-related disasters, contradicting the president's efforts to downplay concerns about rising temperatures. www.eenews.net/articles/don...
The piece also included another wildly informative chart my colleague Paroma.
The piece also included another wildly informative chart my colleague Paroma.
I was about to recycle this. But taking a page from @fahrenthold.bsky.social, here was the first draft of the graphic Paroma Soni made for my story about the Trumps and American Bitcoin.
The connections between these companies were so complex that I really needed a visual aid to understand them.
The connections between these companies were so complex that I really needed a visual aid to understand them.
September 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I was about to recycle this. But taking a page from @fahrenthold.bsky.social, here was the first draft of the graphic Paroma Soni made for my story about the Trumps and American Bitcoin.
The connections between these companies were so complex that I really needed a visual aid to understand them.
The connections between these companies were so complex that I really needed a visual aid to understand them.
American Bitcoin's top investors include Eric Trump and Don Jr., who's dismissed climate concerns as “hysteria” and “fear mongering.”
It was launched by Hut 8, power plant and data center operator, and by Dominari Holdings, a small pharma company turned financial institution based in Trump Tower.
It was launched by Hut 8, power plant and data center operator, and by Dominari Holdings, a small pharma company turned financial institution based in Trump Tower.
September 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
American Bitcoin's top investors include Eric Trump and Don Jr., who's dismissed climate concerns as “hysteria” and “fear mongering.”
It was launched by Hut 8, power plant and data center operator, and by Dominari Holdings, a small pharma company turned financial institution based in Trump Tower.
It was launched by Hut 8, power plant and data center operator, and by Dominari Holdings, a small pharma company turned financial institution based in Trump Tower.
Not exactly bribery but something similar x.com/CorbinHiar/s...
August 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Not exactly bribery but something similar x.com/CorbinHiar/s...
This is speculation, of course, but not out of the realm of possibilities. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/10/o...
August 13, 2025 at 6:16 PM
This is speculation, of course, but not out of the realm of possibilities. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/10/o...
The Occidental-friendly tax tweak shifted a climate subsidy intended to reduce CO2 emissions toward producing additional oil, raising questions about whether it could fuel further warming.
It came after Occidental directed a wave of political spending toward GOP candidates in the 2024 elections.
It came after Occidental directed a wave of political spending toward GOP candidates in the 2024 elections.
August 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The Occidental-friendly tax tweak shifted a climate subsidy intended to reduce CO2 emissions toward producing additional oil, raising questions about whether it could fuel further warming.
It came after Occidental directed a wave of political spending toward GOP candidates in the 2024 elections.
It came after Occidental directed a wave of political spending toward GOP candidates in the 2024 elections.
Occidental Petroleum is poised to profit from the megalaw because it increased subsidies for using captured CO2 to produce additional oil, a drilling practice Occidental has pioneered.
“Since they are the pacesetter, they are the ones best positioned to take advantage of an enhanced tax credit.”
“Since they are the pacesetter, they are the ones best positioned to take advantage of an enhanced tax credit.”
August 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Occidental Petroleum is poised to profit from the megalaw because it increased subsidies for using captured CO2 to produce additional oil, a drilling practice Occidental has pioneered.
“Since they are the pacesetter, they are the ones best positioned to take advantage of an enhanced tax credit.”
“Since they are the pacesetter, they are the ones best positioned to take advantage of an enhanced tax credit.”
Seems like she didn't read the story very closely. www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
July 28, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Seems like she didn't read the story very closely. www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
The program does not “recommend, support or develop plans for the use of marine cloud brightening to alter weather or climate,” UW's Sarah Doherty told E&E News.
She said the program remains focused on researching the tech, not deploying it.
Get the whole story: www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
She said the program remains focused on researching the tech, not deploying it.
Get the whole story: www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
July 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The program does not “recommend, support or develop plans for the use of marine cloud brightening to alter weather or climate,” UW's Sarah Doherty told E&E News.
She said the program remains focused on researching the tech, not deploying it.
Get the whole story: www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
She said the program remains focused on researching the tech, not deploying it.
Get the whole story: www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
The University of Washington-led team didn't respond to questions about the status of the Puerto Rico-sized experiment.
Its donors include cryptocurrency billionaire Chris Larsen, philanthropist Rachel Pritzker and Chris Sacca, a venture capitalist who has appeared on Shark Tank and other TV shows.
Its donors include cryptocurrency billionaire Chris Larsen, philanthropist Rachel Pritzker and Chris Sacca, a venture capitalist who has appeared on Shark Tank and other TV shows.
July 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The University of Washington-led team didn't respond to questions about the status of the Puerto Rico-sized experiment.
Its donors include cryptocurrency billionaire Chris Larsen, philanthropist Rachel Pritzker and Chris Sacca, a venture capitalist who has appeared on Shark Tank and other TV shows.
Its donors include cryptocurrency billionaire Chris Larsen, philanthropist Rachel Pritzker and Chris Sacca, a venture capitalist who has appeared on Shark Tank and other TV shows.
The team's next step was to conduct a test that would have produced clouds over a stretch of ocean larger than Puerto Rico.
The program had already begun fundraising, meeting with U.S. officials and hired consultants for the ocean testing, which it said "would be readily detectable from space."
The program had already begun fundraising, meeting with U.S. officials and hired consultants for the ocean testing, which it said "would be readily detectable from space."
July 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The team's next step was to conduct a test that would have produced clouds over a stretch of ocean larger than Puerto Rico.
The program had already begun fundraising, meeting with U.S. officials and hired consultants for the ocean testing, which it said "would be readily detectable from space."
The program had already begun fundraising, meeting with U.S. officials and hired consultants for the ocean testing, which it said "would be readily detectable from space."
The initial study took place last April atop a former aircraft carrier in Alameda, Calif., and was kept secret from local leaders until it was underway.
"There will be no mention of the study," a comms staffer told the Marine Cloud Brightening Program researchers before they meet with a reporter.
"There will be no mention of the study," a comms staffer told the Marine Cloud Brightening Program researchers before they meet with a reporter.
July 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The initial study took place last April atop a former aircraft carrier in Alameda, Calif., and was kept secret from local leaders until it was underway.
"There will be no mention of the study," a comms staffer told the Marine Cloud Brightening Program researchers before they meet with a reporter.
"There will be no mention of the study," a comms staffer told the Marine Cloud Brightening Program researchers before they meet with a reporter.
Spotted on Capitol Hill: A new Trump business.
(Fun detail: The phone number is for the Heritage Foundation.)
(Fun detail: The phone number is for the Heritage Foundation.)
July 25, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Spotted on Capitol Hill: A new Trump business.
(Fun detail: The phone number is for the Heritage Foundation.)
(Fun detail: The phone number is for the Heritage Foundation.)
Odd way to justify a special interest tax break since a) Cassidy is a doctor and b) his claim is wildly incorrect.
July 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Odd way to justify a special interest tax break since a) Cassidy is a doctor and b) his claim is wildly incorrect.
Would be great if Rock Creek Park also shared the parking with bikes
June 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Would be great if Rock Creek Park also shared the parking with bikes
Honored to have won a Dateline Award from @spjdc.bsky.social for online business coverage with @chelseaeharvey.bsky.social and, in absentia, @blancabegert.bsky.social
Our entry was a series of stories on "how billionaires, executives and operatives seek to shape U.S. climate policy"
Our entry was a series of stories on "how billionaires, executives and operatives seek to shape U.S. climate policy"
June 11, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Honored to have won a Dateline Award from @spjdc.bsky.social for online business coverage with @chelseaeharvey.bsky.social and, in absentia, @blancabegert.bsky.social
Our entry was a series of stories on "how billionaires, executives and operatives seek to shape U.S. climate policy"
Our entry was a series of stories on "how billionaires, executives and operatives seek to shape U.S. climate policy"
June 4, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Marvi Matos Rodriguez, an engineering director at Boeing, asked a RAND advisor at the NSB meeting what would happen to the US "if we actually reduce the investments in R&D."
The advisor's answer was unequivocal: China will become the world's leading scientific power.
The advisor's answer was unequivocal: China will become the world's leading scientific power.
May 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Marvi Matos Rodriguez, an engineering director at Boeing, asked a RAND advisor at the NSB meeting what would happen to the US "if we actually reduce the investments in R&D."
The advisor's answer was unequivocal: China will become the world's leading scientific power.
The advisor's answer was unequivocal: China will become the world's leading scientific power.