Jason Mark
@jasondovemark.bsky.social
Former EIC of Sierra; former editor of Earth Island Journal. Author of Satellites in the High Country, currently working on a book about shifting baseline syndrome. Lily's Dad. Gardener + Hiker. Posts = ill-considered opinions.
Fantastic new post from @andrewdessler.com
"Our 10-kW lifestyle is ... a social, economic, and political choice. A system built on disposability makes businesses profitable in the short term, but it offloads waste and climate hazards onto the future."
www.theclimatebrink.com/p/you-have-1...
"Our 10-kW lifestyle is ... a social, economic, and political choice. A system built on disposability makes businesses profitable in the short term, but it offloads waste and climate hazards onto the future."
www.theclimatebrink.com/p/you-have-1...
You have 100 'energy slaves'
They pump your water, toast your bread, and move your car: Understanding the 'embedded energy' that powers our modern lives.
www.theclimatebrink.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Fantastic new post from @andrewdessler.com
"Our 10-kW lifestyle is ... a social, economic, and political choice. A system built on disposability makes businesses profitable in the short term, but it offloads waste and climate hazards onto the future."
www.theclimatebrink.com/p/you-have-1...
"Our 10-kW lifestyle is ... a social, economic, and political choice. A system built on disposability makes businesses profitable in the short term, but it offloads waste and climate hazards onto the future."
www.theclimatebrink.com/p/you-have-1...
It turns out that the folks at Anthropic used two of my books to train their Large Language Models. I've gone and submitted my claim via the class action settlement. If you're an author whose work has been stolen, you should too
November 19, 2025 at 12:57 AM
It turns out that the folks at Anthropic used two of my books to train their Large Language Models. I've gone and submitted my claim via the class action settlement. If you're an author whose work has been stolen, you should too
This is the article I've been looking for.
*Finally* some local communities are pushing back against the efforts to shut down clean energy development
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...?
*Finally* some local communities are pushing back against the efforts to shut down clean energy development
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...?
This Ohio county banned wind and solar. Now, residents are pushing…
Richland County forbade large-scale renewable energy in most townships. Next May, voters will have a chance to reject the rules in a first-of-its-kind…
www.canarymedia.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:07 PM
This is the article I've been looking for.
*Finally* some local communities are pushing back against the efforts to shut down clean energy development
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...?
*Finally* some local communities are pushing back against the efforts to shut down clean energy development
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...?
Love this
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/s...
We Can Now Track Individual Monarch Butterflies. It’s a Revelation.
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Love this
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/s...
As the #climate negotiations in Brazil trudge forward, I'm thinking about this piece I wrote for WaPo a decade ago, in the midst of the Paris talks. I think this advice still stands: Negotiators should get outside and talk a walk in the jungle
www.washingtonpost.com/posteverythi...
www.washingtonpost.com/posteverythi...
The Paris climate negotiators should go take a hike. No, an actual hike.
How a walk in the woods could help lead to a breakthrough
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:13 PM
As the #climate negotiations in Brazil trudge forward, I'm thinking about this piece I wrote for WaPo a decade ago, in the midst of the Paris talks. I think this advice still stands: Negotiators should get outside and talk a walk in the jungle
www.washingtonpost.com/posteverythi...
www.washingtonpost.com/posteverythi...
This story out of Chicago is gross: A retiring Member of Congress handpicks his chief of staff to succeed him.
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abc7chicago.com/post/midterm...
Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García's decision to exit 2026 race, anoint his chief of staff draws criticism
Some say the way the respected progressive politician is ending his career in elected office is not so progressive.
abc7chicago.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This story out of Chicago is gross: A retiring Member of Congress handpicks his chief of staff to succeed him.
abc7chicago.com/post/midterm...
abc7chicago.com/post/midterm...
Well, now at least I can sleep tight with the consolation that one reason I’m not a big name journalist (among many other reasons) is that I’m not batsh*t crazy …
November 18, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Well, now at least I can sleep tight with the consolation that one reason I’m not a big name journalist (among many other reasons) is that I’m not batsh*t crazy …
Who Would Jesus Deport?
"Some said that the roundup of hundreds of thousands of people, which has disproportionately affected Catholic congregations full of immigrants, goes against Christian teachings."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/u...
"Some said that the roundup of hundreds of thousands of people, which has disproportionately affected Catholic congregations full of immigrants, goes against Christian teachings."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/u...
In Pulpits and Pews, Catholic Churches Urge Compassion for Immigrants
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Who Would Jesus Deport?
"Some said that the roundup of hundreds of thousands of people, which has disproportionately affected Catholic congregations full of immigrants, goes against Christian teachings."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/u...
"Some said that the roundup of hundreds of thousands of people, which has disproportionately affected Catholic congregations full of immigrants, goes against Christian teachings."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/u...
I know the week has just started, but if you find yourself in need of a timeline cleanse, check out this video of a seal pursued by some orcas--and then finding refuge on a boat
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Seal seeks refuge on photographer's boat while fleeing orcas
A small boat being used by amateur wildlife photographer Charvet Drucker and her friends turned into a life saver for a seal escaping a pod of orcas hunting it off an island in Washington state.
apnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I know the week has just started, but if you find yourself in need of a timeline cleanse, check out this video of a seal pursued by some orcas--and then finding refuge on a boat
apnews.com/video/seal-s...
apnews.com/video/seal-s...
I hope Megan Kelly sees this
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I hope Megan Kelly sees this
Reposted by Jason Mark
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
Paging Bill Gates.
"The discovery of this link is part of an emerging area of research [that is] revealing hidden ways that thriving populations of many plants and animals underpin humanity’s well-being."
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"The discovery of this link is part of an emerging area of research [that is] revealing hidden ways that thriving populations of many plants and animals underpin humanity’s well-being."
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
First, the frogs died. Then people got sick.
An emerging area of research is uncovering hidden links between nature and human health.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Paging Bill Gates.
"The discovery of this link is part of an emerging area of research [that is] revealing hidden ways that thriving populations of many plants and animals underpin humanity’s well-being."
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
"The discovery of this link is part of an emerging area of research [that is] revealing hidden ways that thriving populations of many plants and animals underpin humanity’s well-being."
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
I'm super bummed I'm gonna miss the 2nd Annual Netse Mot celebration. If you're in Seattle next Tuesday, you should definitely check it out. Promises to be an inspiring, hilarious, rollicking celebration of Indigenous culture
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settingsunproductions.org/netse-mot-on...
Netse Mot: One Heart | One Mind — Children of the Setting Sun
A one-night, one-of-a-kind showcase of Indigenous talent taking place November 18th at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle. Performers include Dallas Goldtooth, Julian Brave Noisecat, Fawn Wood, and more...
settingsunproductions.org
November 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I'm super bummed I'm gonna miss the 2nd Annual Netse Mot celebration. If you're in Seattle next Tuesday, you should definitely check it out. Promises to be an inspiring, hilarious, rollicking celebration of Indigenous culture
settingsunproductions.org/netse-mot-on...
settingsunproductions.org/netse-mot-on...
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The problem with the climate regime in one article: With fewer people attending COP30 "one in every 25 participants at this year’s UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist." It is "the largest concentration of fossil fuel lobbyists at COP" and up 12% from COP29 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says
One in every 25 participants at 2025 UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist, according to Kick Big Polluters Out
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The problem with the climate regime in one article: With fewer people attending COP30 "one in every 25 participants at this year’s UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist." It is "the largest concentration of fossil fuel lobbyists at COP" and up 12% from COP29 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
If you care about public lands, you should check out the good work of the folks over at Re: Public, which is a new-ish outfit brought to you some Outside Mag alums
www.republic.land/the-lobbyist...
www.republic.land/the-lobbyist...
The Lobbyists Are Loving Life
The Big Beautiful Bill Act was a love letter to the oil and gas industry. And now we're truly seeing the consequences.
www.republic.land
November 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
If you care about public lands, you should check out the good work of the folks over at Re: Public, which is a new-ish outfit brought to you some Outside Mag alums
www.republic.land/the-lobbyist...
www.republic.land/the-lobbyist...
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I'm kind of baffled how the "moderates" have apparently all decided to turn against climate policy at once, just as China reaches green electrostate liftoff mode. I thought these people were all about National Greatness and making Hard Choices
November 14, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I'm kind of baffled how the "moderates" have apparently all decided to turn against climate policy at once, just as China reaches green electrostate liftoff mode. I thought these people were all about National Greatness and making Hard Choices
A visitor. Owl perched on the spine of the roof.
November 14, 2025 at 4:51 AM
A visitor. Owl perched on the spine of the roof.
As a former Sierra Club staffer, a lot of people have asked me about the recent NYT piece. For a smart take on what the article gets wrong, check out SC Board Member @davekarpf.bsky.social's dissection here:
davekarpf.substack.com/p/every-gene...
davekarpf.substack.com/p/every-gene...
Every generation gets to recreate the environmental movement to suit its own purposes
Some big-picture reactions to a recent NYT piece
davekarpf.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:58 PM
As a former Sierra Club staffer, a lot of people have asked me about the recent NYT piece. For a smart take on what the article gets wrong, check out SC Board Member @davekarpf.bsky.social's dissection here:
davekarpf.substack.com/p/every-gene...
davekarpf.substack.com/p/every-gene...
At the #climate talks in Brazil, a major emitter is helping to set the agenda. @civileats.com explains how JBS is putting its thumb on the scale
civileats.com/2025/11/12/a...
civileats.com/2025/11/12/a...
At COP30, Brazilian Meat Giant JBS Recommends Climate Policy
The world's biggest meat company, a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, is leading food-company efforts in global climate talks.
civileats.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
At the #climate talks in Brazil, a major emitter is helping to set the agenda. @civileats.com explains how JBS is putting its thumb on the scale
civileats.com/2025/11/12/a...
civileats.com/2025/11/12/a...
Maybe they should market it as Bagged Wine? 🧐
November 13, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Maybe they should market it as Bagged Wine? 🧐
Who’s going to tell her that in the AI economy those math skills are close to useless and it’s the emotional and social skills that will determine his future
Tech brains broken part 1000000000 (this lady is a partner at Andreessen apparently)
November 12, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Who’s going to tell her that in the AI economy those math skills are close to useless and it’s the emotional and social skills that will determine his future
You've heard of sane washing? Let me introduce you to "secular washing." For better or worse (depends on your view of Christianity) Kingsnorth's latest book is inseparable from his Orthodox Christianity, but you'd never know it from this review. Why does the reviewer hide the ball, I have to wonder
Paul Kingsnorth, a former green radical, argues that much of today’s culture is intent on eroding what it means to be human. Tyler Austin Harper on what his latest book gets right about embracing limits:
What a Cranky New Book About Progress Gets Right
Paul Kingsnorth argues that much of today’s culture is intent on eroding what it means to be human.
bit.ly
November 11, 2025 at 7:14 PM
You've heard of sane washing? Let me introduce you to "secular washing." For better or worse (depends on your view of Christianity) Kingsnorth's latest book is inseparable from his Orthodox Christianity, but you'd never know it from this review. Why does the reviewer hide the ball, I have to wonder
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Breaking. New Pacific Institute analysis finds surge in water-related violence worldwide.
Just released: a major update to the Water Conflict Chronology database. 20% increase in #water conflicts since 2023
pacinst.org/announcement...
Just released: a major update to the Water Conflict Chronology database. 20% increase in #water conflicts since 2023
pacinst.org/announcement...
Pacific Institute Analysis Finds Surge in Reported Water-Related Violence - Pacific Institute
New analysis shows sharp increase in incidents where water is a trigger, weapon, or casualty of violence. Oakland, CA, November … Pacific Institute Analysis Finds Surge in Reported Water-Related Vi...
pacinst.org
November 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Breaking. New Pacific Institute analysis finds surge in water-related violence worldwide.
Just released: a major update to the Water Conflict Chronology database. 20% increase in #water conflicts since 2023
pacinst.org/announcement...
Just released: a major update to the Water Conflict Chronology database. 20% increase in #water conflicts since 2023
pacinst.org/announcement...
File under: The Laws of Thermodynamics are a B****
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grist.org/oceans/hey-s...
The ocean has been hoarding heat. Now it is building up a massive 'burp.'
Even if humans cut emissions enough to reduce global temperatures, new research shows the Southern Ocean could kick warming back into gear.
grist.org
November 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
File under: The Laws of Thermodynamics are a B****
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On New Years Eve 2015-16, some friends and family created a time capsule. Ten years later, it’s time to dig it up and … we can’t find it.
Have you seen the movie Holes? Feels like that.
Have you seen the movie Holes? Feels like that.
November 10, 2025 at 12:32 AM
On New Years Eve 2015-16, some friends and family created a time capsule. Ten years later, it’s time to dig it up and … we can’t find it.
Have you seen the movie Holes? Feels like that.
Have you seen the movie Holes? Feels like that.