James Bruggers
@jbruggers.bsky.social
The Earth has a fever, and I covered it for Inside Climate News. Michigan native. Montana and California expat. Former Society of Environmental Journalists president and former Knight Wallace Fellow at the University of Michigan.
So only Democrats walk and ride bikes and take the bus? www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Trump Cancels Trail, Bike-Lane Grants Deemed ‘Hostile’ to Cars
The Trump administration canceled grants for street safety measures, pedestrian trails and bike lanes in communities around the country this month, each time offering a simple rationale for yanking ba...
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September 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
So only Democrats walk and ride bikes and take the bus? www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
From @connorgiffin.bsky.social - Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman made false or unsupported claims about the science of climate change in letter to EPA. Basically, don't worry be happy about all the CO2: www.courier-journal.com/story/news/l...
AG Coleman letter rejects climate change harm, claims 'net benefits' of emissions
In a letter, Russell Coleman and other attorneys general challenged the harms of climate change, which experts say are "beyond scientific dispute."
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September 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
From @connorgiffin.bsky.social - Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman made false or unsupported claims about the science of climate change in letter to EPA. Basically, don't worry be happy about all the CO2: www.courier-journal.com/story/news/l...
A team of the world’s best ice and climate researchers studied a handful of recently publicized engineering concepts for protecting Earth’s polar ice caps and found that none of them are likely to work. Via @bberwyn.bsky.social insideclimatenews.org/news/0909202...
Geoengineering Won’t Save Us From Global Warming, New Study Says - Inside Climate News
New research by a team of top ice and climate scientists debunks some speculative technological climate fixes for preserving the polar ice caps.
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September 9, 2025 at 6:09 PM
A team of the world’s best ice and climate researchers studied a handful of recently publicized engineering concepts for protecting Earth’s polar ice caps and found that none of them are likely to work. Via @bberwyn.bsky.social insideclimatenews.org/news/0909202...
Prosecutors Fail to Secure Indictment Against Man Who Threw Sandwich at Federal Agent. I guess it wasn’t a ham sandwich. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/u...
Prosecutors Fail to Secure Indictment Against Man Who Threw Sandwich at Federal Agent
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August 27, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Prosecutors Fail to Secure Indictment Against Man Who Threw Sandwich at Federal Agent. I guess it wasn’t a ham sandwich. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/u...
What an interesting story from @katiesurma.bsky.social -- Women's voices around the world, and a world increasingly inspired or impacted by ecofeminism. insideclimatenews.org/news/2106202...
The Ecofeminist Movement Is Surging. Here’s What Its Advocates Want - Inside Climate News
More women are connecting environmental degradation with attacks on women's rights, seeing both as rooted in similar values. They’re drawing on personal experiences and reams of research to make their...
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June 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
What an interesting story from @katiesurma.bsky.social -- Women's voices around the world, and a world increasingly inspired or impacted by ecofeminism. insideclimatenews.org/news/2106202...
It’s #sej2024 and of course it includes a visit to a sewage treatment plant. But this one is unique: it treats Mexican and American sewage
April 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
It’s #sej2024 and of course it includes a visit to a sewage treatment plant. But this one is unique: it treats Mexican and American sewage
Good morning, PHX and #sej2025. I’ve got my two hard boiled eggs, bottle of water, some almonds, and a granola bar. This is early to rise, but we’re off to the border for a day long reporting tour.
April 24, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Good morning, PHX and #sej2025. I’ve got my two hard boiled eggs, bottle of water, some almonds, and a granola bar. This is early to rise, but we’re off to the border for a day long reporting tour.
It’s off to #sej2025, my 31st. At this point, I feel sort of hardwired to attend. Looking forward to seeing old friends and new ones too. And to be inspired by journalists’ rising to the challenge of the day.
April 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM
It’s off to #sej2025, my 31st. At this point, I feel sort of hardwired to attend. Looking forward to seeing old friends and new ones too. And to be inspired by journalists’ rising to the challenge of the day.
Climate Leaders Warn About Potential Trump Action Against Environmental Groups insideclimatenews.org/news/2104202...
Climate Leaders Warn About Potential Trump Action Against Environmental Groups - Inside Climate News
On the eve of Earth Day, they vowed to defend groups that have worked to combat the climate crisis and are expected to be targeted by the current administration.
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April 22, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Climate Leaders Warn About Potential Trump Action Against Environmental Groups insideclimatenews.org/news/2104202...
In case you missed this, West Virginia regulators require methane remediation from a coal company following a blast that severely burned a woman in her home. insideclimatenews.org/news/1104202...
As Trump Promotes ‘Clean Beautiful Coal,’ a Lit Cigarette Above a West Virginia Coal Mine Leaves a Woman Fighting for Her Life - Inside Climate News
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump took to the White House podium to boost one of his favorite energy sources. “We’re ending Joe Biden’s war on beautiful clean coal once and for all,” he said, as uni...
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April 14, 2025 at 3:12 PM
In case you missed this, West Virginia regulators require methane remediation from a coal company following a blast that severely burned a woman in her home. insideclimatenews.org/news/1104202...
First came, the giant cracks in the field by their homes. Then came the explosion. Now state regulators are ordering a coal company to get control of methane and monitor it. With @leehedgepeth.bsky.social insideclimatenews.org/news/1104202...
As Trump Promotes ‘Clean Beautiful Coal,’ a Lit Cigarette Above a West Virginia Coal Mine Leaves a Woman Fighting for Her Life - Inside Climate News
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump took to the White House podium to boost one of his favorite energy sources. “We’re ending Joe Biden’s war on beautiful clean coal once and for all,” he said, as uni...
insideclimatenews.org
April 12, 2025 at 12:55 AM
First came, the giant cracks in the field by their homes. Then came the explosion. Now state regulators are ordering a coal company to get control of methane and monitor it. With @leehedgepeth.bsky.social insideclimatenews.org/news/1104202...
I know I’m on an unpaid sabbatical. But I couldn’t resist taking on this story, with my colleague, @dangearino.bsky.social, regarding “climate change religion.” One rabbi says the EPA administrator needs a refresher course in Jewish tradition. insideclimatenews.org/news/3103202...
Faith Leaders Push Back After EPA Head Disparages Climate Action as ‘Religion’ - Inside Climate News
Jewish and Christian faith leaders responded to Lee Zeldin’s comments with “righteous anger” and called for policies that support a more just, livable world.
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March 31, 2025 at 12:32 PM
I know I’m on an unpaid sabbatical. But I couldn’t resist taking on this story, with my colleague, @dangearino.bsky.social, regarding “climate change religion.” One rabbi says the EPA administrator needs a refresher course in Jewish tradition. insideclimatenews.org/news/3103202...
After @leehedgepeth.bsky.social and I spent a year investigating a fatal blast atop one of the gassiest coal mines in the country, state regulators are acknowledging a likely connection and taking some action. insideclimatenews.org/news/2103202...
For the First Time, Alabama Says Methane ‘Likely’ Caused Fatal Home Explosion Above Coal Mine - Inside Climate News
State officials have ordered tighter monitoring of methane gas above coal mines in the state after a slap on the wrist from federal officials. Will it be enough to mitigate the risks?
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March 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM
After @leehedgepeth.bsky.social and I spent a year investigating a fatal blast atop one of the gassiest coal mines in the country, state regulators are acknowledging a likely connection and taking some action. insideclimatenews.org/news/2103202...
Off to see the Giants! Yikes
March 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Off to see the Giants! Yikes
Fascinating, indeed.
This is fascinating. Give it a read!
In 1890, the Tariff Act came into place in the United States. It placed tariffs on imports of up to 50%.
While touted as a way to build American industry, there was also the hope it would force an annexation of Canada. It backfired.
Let's learn more.
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While touted as a way to build American industry, there was also the hope it would force an annexation of Canada. It backfired.
Let's learn more.
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March 6, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Fascinating, indeed.
These Kentucky lawmakers do not want the public to know what's going on with local police departments unless the police departments also want you to know. That's not transparency. www.courier-journal.com/story/news/p...
Kentucky bill that could limit public access to law enforcement records speeding through legislature
The bill's prime sponsor, Rep. Chris Fugate, R-Chavies, said the legislation aimed to protect people involved in active investigations.
www.courier-journal.com
March 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
These Kentucky lawmakers do not want the public to know what's going on with local police departments unless the police departments also want you to know. That's not transparency. www.courier-journal.com/story/news/p...
Why is Louisville so hostile to urban agriculture programs including 4-H and community gardens?
www.courier-journal.com/story/news/l...
www.courier-journal.com/story/news/l...
No more 4-H? Louisville program struggles to stay open after steep budget cut
The Jefferson County Extension Office stopped running community gardens and cut back other programs after receiving less money in Louisville's budget.
www.courier-journal.com
February 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Why is Louisville so hostile to urban agriculture programs including 4-H and community gardens?
www.courier-journal.com/story/news/l...
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"The bill threatens the water quality of many Kentucky rivers, streams, and tributaries and, as a result, would significantly compromise Kentucky’s groundwater," threatening 31,000 private use wells and at least 156 public water systems. www.courier-journal.com/story/news/p...
Kentucky legislature moves to strip protections for groundwater, wetlands and some streams
State officials said a bill to remove regulations on water pollution "applies a machete to an issue that needs a scalpel, at a cost to Kentuckians."
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February 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
"The bill threatens the water quality of many Kentucky rivers, streams, and tributaries and, as a result, would significantly compromise Kentucky’s groundwater," threatening 31,000 private use wells and at least 156 public water systems. www.courier-journal.com/story/news/p...
Tonight my Apple watch has carried weather alerts for rain, flooding, tornadoes, lightning and snow. Mostly I’m worried about the flooding.
February 16, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Tonight my Apple watch has carried weather alerts for rain, flooding, tornadoes, lightning and snow. Mostly I’m worried about the flooding.
These low-income Alabama residents got $100 off their last power bills, thanks to a federal grant. Trump is now taking that money back, as a utility adds $100 to their next bill. insideclimatenews.org/news/1402202...
Trump Executive Order Takes Back Funds to Help Low-Income Alabama Residents Pay Electric Bills - Inside Climate News
Many of the 2,000 Alabama households impacted had already seen the funds credited to their accounts and will have to pay the money back on their next bill.
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February 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
These low-income Alabama residents got $100 off their last power bills, thanks to a federal grant. Trump is now taking that money back, as a utility adds $100 to their next bill. insideclimatenews.org/news/1402202...
Please follow Liam on this matter.
The KY Senate Natural Resources & Energy Committee is underway this morning, on the agenda: SB 89. It would limit the waters regulated by the state to the federal standard, weakened by a Supreme Court ruling. One former state attorney has described the bill as a "catastrophe" for the water quality.
February 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Please follow Liam on this matter.
With the president again defending plastic straws and promising to promote them, this is a good time to remember that sea turtle that got a plastic straw stuck in its head and this video that went viral. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wH8...
Sea Turtle with Straw up its Nostril - "NO" TO SINGLE-USE PLASTIC
YouTube video by Sea Turtle Biologist
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February 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
With the president again defending plastic straws and promising to promote them, this is a good time to remember that sea turtle that got a plastic straw stuck in its head and this video that went viral. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wH8...
I just read that Trump and Musk are shutting down environmental justice program at EPA and in the justice department. A year ago I wrote about 30 years of environmental justice work and what it meant to one EJ community. insideclimatenews.org/news/1102202...
‘A Dream Deferred:’ 30 Years of U.S. Environmental Justice in Port Arthur, Texas - Inside Climate News
On the 30th anniversary of the first presidential executive order on environmental justice, a report from the fencelines in the booming Southeast Texas petrochemical corridor.
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February 6, 2025 at 1:13 PM
I just read that Trump and Musk are shutting down environmental justice program at EPA and in the justice department. A year ago I wrote about 30 years of environmental justice work and what it meant to one EJ community. insideclimatenews.org/news/1102202...
Crevasses are widening faster as meltwater drives fissures deeper into the ice and lubricates the base of glaciers, increasing concerns about how quickly their melting will raise sea levels. insideclimatenews.org/news/0302202...
New 3-D Study of the Greenland Ice Sheet Shows Glaciers Falling Apart Faster Than Expected - Inside Climate News
Crevasses are widening faster as meltwater drives fissures deeper into the ice and lubricates the base of glaciers, increasing concerns about how quickly their melting will raise sea levels.
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February 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Crevasses are widening faster as meltwater drives fissures deeper into the ice and lubricates the base of glaciers, increasing concerns about how quickly their melting will raise sea levels. insideclimatenews.org/news/0302202...
What happened to the workers who cleaned up the worst coal ash disaster in the US? This Tennessee journalist tells their story on one place, his new book: insideclimatenews.org/news/2312202...
They Fell Sick After Cleaning Up a TVA Toxic Disaster. A New Book Details Their Legal Battle - Inside Climate News
“Valley So Low” covers a decade-long courtroom drama stemming from the 2008 disaster that helped nudge the EPA into adopting its first national regulations of coal ash.
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December 23, 2024 at 8:46 PM
What happened to the workers who cleaned up the worst coal ash disaster in the US? This Tennessee journalist tells their story on one place, his new book: insideclimatenews.org/news/2312202...