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.
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...
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-...
Made it to one of my favorite places this weekend, the Whitewater Preserve near Palm Springs. Whitewater River is a gem.
November 10, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Made it to one of my favorite places this weekend, the Whitewater Preserve near Palm Springs. Whitewater River is a gem.
The Dodgers got a lot more attention for failing to stand up for Latino communities than for refusing to cut ties with Big Oil. But the two stories are related.
More in Climate-Colored Goggles, my newsletter about climate and culture: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/dodgers-wi...
More in Climate-Colored Goggles, my newsletter about climate and culture: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/dodgers-wi...
November 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The Dodgers got a lot more attention for failing to stand up for Latino communities than for refusing to cut ties with Big Oil. But the two stories are related.
More in Climate-Colored Goggles, my newsletter about climate and culture: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/dodgers-wi...
More in Climate-Colored Goggles, my newsletter about climate and culture: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/dodgers-wi...
In March, one of California's top lawmakers wrote to Dodgers owner Mark Walter, urging him to end all oil and gas industry sponsorships.
The team wouldn't comment publicly, but turns out they had an answer: Nope.
I just got a copy of the letter: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/dodgers-wi...
The team wouldn't comment publicly, but turns out they had an answer: Nope.
I just got a copy of the letter: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/dodgers-wi...
November 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
In March, one of California's top lawmakers wrote to Dodgers owner Mark Walter, urging him to end all oil and gas industry sponsorships.
The team wouldn't comment publicly, but turns out they had an answer: Nope.
I just got a copy of the letter: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/dodgers-wi...
The team wouldn't comment publicly, but turns out they had an answer: Nope.
I just got a copy of the letter: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/dodgers-wi...
November 6, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Wait, Gavin Newsom's new CARB chair says the board will "rethink" the state's 2305 mandate to end sales of gas-only vehicles? As in, Newsom's crowning climate achievement and the biggest thing CA has done on climate in years?
This was reported a week ago and has gotten very little attention?
This was reported a week ago and has gotten very little attention?
November 6, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Wait, Gavin Newsom's new CARB chair says the board will "rethink" the state's 2305 mandate to end sales of gas-only vehicles? As in, Newsom's crowning climate achievement and the biggest thing CA has done on climate in years?
This was reported a week ago and has gotten very little attention?
This was reported a week ago and has gotten very little attention?
Interesting @nytimes.com story on tensions over coal within the Navajo Nation, but I have to do some media criticism on this framing of renewables vs. gas.
Gas is "cheaper" than coal, whereas renewables — excuse me, "greener" forms of energy — are a product of Biden? www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/b...
Gas is "cheaper" than coal, whereas renewables — excuse me, "greener" forms of energy — are a product of Biden? www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/b...
November 6, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Interesting @nytimes.com story on tensions over coal within the Navajo Nation, but I have to do some media criticism on this framing of renewables vs. gas.
Gas is "cheaper" than coal, whereas renewables — excuse me, "greener" forms of energy — are a product of Biden? www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/b...
Gas is "cheaper" than coal, whereas renewables — excuse me, "greener" forms of energy — are a product of Biden? www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/b...
I know it's been said before, but absolutely wild that this is just a normal part of the conversation now.
October 31, 2025 at 5:30 AM
I know it's been said before, but absolutely wild that this is just a normal part of the conversation now.
Also checked out The Free Press' climate coverage, to get a sense of what else Bari Weiss might mean for CBS News going forward. You will be shocked what I found. www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/cbs-news-g...
October 31, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Also checked out The Free Press' climate coverage, to get a sense of what else Bari Weiss might mean for CBS News going forward. You will be shocked what I found. www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/cbs-news-g...
Anyone else seeing this kind of messaging from the climate denial crowd today? If you read what Bill Gates actually wrote it's obvious that he still sees climate change as a serious problem that must be solved, but in our post-literate society this feels inevitable.
October 29, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Anyone else seeing this kind of messaging from the climate denial crowd today? If you read what Bill Gates actually wrote it's obvious that he still sees climate change as a serious problem that must be solved, but in our post-literate society this feels inevitable.
Greetings from Dodger Stadium! (Still sponsored by Big Oil.)
October 28, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Greetings from Dodger Stadium! (Still sponsored by Big Oil.)
Oh good, free publicity from Spencer Pratt!
October 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Oh good, free publicity from Spencer Pratt!
"Oil and gas drilling is continuing on federal lands, although at a much slower pace than during the Biden administration, even though Trump has handed out drilling permits like candy at a parade." Very much appreciate @landdesk.bsky.social continuing to track this: www.landdesk.org/p/friday-qui...
October 21, 2025 at 12:09 AM
"Oil and gas drilling is continuing on federal lands, although at a much slower pace than during the Biden administration, even though Trump has handed out drilling permits like candy at a parade." Very much appreciate @landdesk.bsky.social continuing to track this: www.landdesk.org/p/friday-qui...
Possibly in part because folks like Bari Weiss keep insisting mainstream media is biased? 🤔
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/b...
October 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Possibly in part because folks like Bari Weiss keep insisting mainstream media is biased? 🤔
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/b...
Love a hike where you can see the Santa Susanas, the Pacific and downtown all at the same time. Los Angeles at its finest.
October 18, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Love a hike where you can see the Santa Susanas, the Pacific and downtown all at the same time. Los Angeles at its finest.
No coincidence that California has gone three years without a Flex Alert. It's all the batteries! www.latimes.com/environment/... via @hayleysmith.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
No coincidence that California has gone three years without a Flex Alert. It's all the batteries! www.latimes.com/environment/... via @hayleysmith.bsky.social
This photo by @rgauth999.bsky.social is amazing
October 17, 2025 at 5:53 AM
This photo by @rgauth999.bsky.social is amazing
OK, here we go...
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
October 16, 2025 at 6:34 PM
OK, here we go...
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
Heaven’s light at Dodger Stadium
October 10, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Heaven’s light at Dodger Stadium
“It’s pretty close to being flushed already… It’s certainly flushed.” Has Dave Roberts lost his mind? www.latimes.com/sports/dodge...
October 9, 2025 at 5:21 AM
“It’s pretty close to being flushed already… It’s certainly flushed.” Has Dave Roberts lost his mind? www.latimes.com/sports/dodge...
In today’s @latimes.com: My column on California’s last coal plant, which is finally closing next month. It’s located in Utah and operated by the city of Los Angeles. I spent a few days poking around: www.latimes.com/environment/...
October 3, 2025 at 7:14 PM
In today’s @latimes.com: My column on California’s last coal plant, which is finally closing next month. It’s located in Utah and operated by the city of Los Angeles. I spent a few days poking around: www.latimes.com/environment/...
How did last year’s team blow more saves than this year’s, lol www.latimes.com/sports/dodge... via @houstonmitchell.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 11:55 PM
How did last year’s team blow more saves than this year’s, lol www.latimes.com/sports/dodge... via @houstonmitchell.bsky.social
In today’s @latimes.com: My column on the “energy dominance” lie that Trump has been peddling for nearly a decade. Time for Democrats and solar/wind companies to stop pretending “energy dominance” is a real thing and come up with a new plan. www.latimes.com/environment/...
September 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
In today’s @latimes.com: My column on the “energy dominance” lie that Trump has been peddling for nearly a decade. Time for Democrats and solar/wind companies to stop pretending “energy dominance” is a real thing and come up with a new plan. www.latimes.com/environment/...