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Thank you to our guests:
🎙️ Eric Garcetti, @c40cities.bsky.social Ambassador for Global Climate Diplomacy; Former Mayor of #LosAngeles
🎙️ @mayorgallego.bsky.social, Mayor of #Phoenix; Former Chair, @climatemayors.bsky.social

Cities Leading the Way While the federal government has all but abandoned trying to address the climate crisis, cities around the world are stepping up. C40 is an international network of 97 cities representing 920 million ...

While the federal government has all but abandoned trying to address the #climate crisis, cities around the world are working hard to move the needle. How are cities reducing emissions, adapting to increasing climate risks, & sharing their knowledge? Listen to the latest on #ClimateOne:

We had a great event this week with Matt Rogers, co-founder of Nest thermostat and Mill food recycler. Thanks to all who attended!

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If you've been thinking your electricity bills are BONKERS, you're not alone.

This week on Climate One, we talk about what some communities are doing to manage these costs such as #PublicPower and community choice. #energysky

🎧 Listen now: play.megaphone.fm/kkypnihpry2h...

Thank you Arizona Attorney General @azagmayes.bsky.social, @naveenasadasivam.bsky.social (with @grist.org), Oakland Councilmember Carroll Fife, and Jackson Kaspari with Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire for sharing your expertise with us this week.

Electric Bills are Bonkers. What Can We Do About It? Rising electricity rates across the country are adding pressure to families and businesses already dealing with inflation in other aspects of their lives. Most Americans get their power from a utility...

Most Americans get their power from a utility that needs to turn a profit for investors — and people are fed up with rising electricity rates. But switching to public power is an uphill battle. What are other strategies for making electricity more affordable?

🎧 Listen to the latest on #ClimateOne

Matt Rogers, Co-founder of Nest and Mill, on Catalyzing Climate Tech Capital You probably know about Nest, the first smart home thermostat. And you may have heard of Mill, the countertop food recycler. You might even have one or both of these devices in your own home. Now…

How can #ClimateTech innovation drive meaningful change? Where should capital be directed? Join us in conversation with Matt Rogers at @cwclub.bsky.social NEXT WEEK for our live #ClimateOne event! Register here 👇

Today's update: A year after billions in EPA grants were frozen, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit will reconsider their earlier ruling in one of the lawsuits against the EPA. Check out our latest episode to learn more about the ongoing response from the would-be grant recipients👇

Projects that were meant to fund community resilience projects, public health programs, and initiatives to reduce energy insecurity on tribal lands...just as they were getting underway, the Trump administration froze or canceled the grants funding them. 🎧 Listen Now: bit.ly/c1-canceled-...

EPA Cancels Billions in Grants. Recipients Won’t Back Down Congress approved billions for federal grants and programs through the EPA during the Biden administration. Those dollars were meant to help disadvantaged communities and fund community resilience pro...

Congress approved billions for federal grants & programs through the EPA — then the Trump administration rescinded the funding. 

Some groups have banded together to sue the federal government; others are seeking alternative funds. How are they continuing to serve their communities?

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In the U.S., 10% of new cars sold in 2025 were EVs. In China, that number was more than 50%. China accounts for about 65% of EV sales among the countries shown 👇

source: @voronoiapp.bsky.social

ENCORE: Solar Power to the People At this moment, the cheapest way to create electricity is by pointing a solar panel at the sun. That’s good news for the climate. It’s also good news for communities who want to take control of their…

Climbing a sparking utility pole while performing “El Apagón” (“The Blackout”) in his Super Bowl halftime show, #BadBunny put a spotlight on Puerto Rico’s ongoing energy crisis. Here's us talking w/ Arturo Massol-Deyá about the work he's doing in Puerto Rico to build resilient local energy systems:

The Feb. 14 federal deadline for states to come to an agreement about #CoRiver water usage has passed. What's going on with negotiations? Listen to our latest episode, featuring Sarah Porter, Director of Kyl Center for Water Policy: https://play.megaphone.fm/bf1ga1fqspo2_hkxcbw0iw

Figure It Out…Or Else: Feds to Colorado River States It’s been an unusually warm and dry winter across the west, and that’s bad news for the seven states and 40 million people that rely on water from the Colorado River. The water flowing into the river ...

The gov't has given states a deadline of tomorrow, Feb. 14 to reach an agreement on managing Colorado River water use. What’s stopping an agreement? And what will those who depend on the river do as climate change leads to less water in an increasingly hotter and drier future? Listen Now:

Last chance for tickets! Don't miss this event tomorrow at @cwclub.bsky.social, hosted in partnership with @moorefound.bsky.social.

You can learn more and get (free!) tickets here: www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2026-...

Venezuela was once the richest country in Latin America, but decades of reliance on a single, state-owned commodity reshaped politics & governance. What does the recent upheaval mean for energy markets, geopolitics, & a global transition to clean energy?

🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/crudebehavior

Thank you to our guests:
🎙️ Luisa Palacios, Senior Research Scholar, @columbiauenergy.bsky.social
🎙️ Amy Myers Jaffe, Director, Energy, Climate Justice and Sustainability Lab, NYU
🎙️ @billmckibben.bsky.social, Founder, @thirdactorg.bsky.social and @350.org

Climate One We’re living through a climate emergency; addressing this crisis begins by talking about it. Co-Hosts Greg Dalton, Arian

In the month before US forces captured Venezuela’s president, President Trump said, “We had a lot of oil there...we want it back." What are the geopolitical ramifications here? And in a world increasingly powered by renewables, could fossil-fueled conflicts become a thing of the past?

Listen now👇

Lots of great visuals here about India’s energy sources in contrast with China's

From the need to climate-proof health care systems to rethinking how we train future doctors, the connection between climate and health crises is clear. Learn more on our latest episode: www.climateone.org/audio/under-...

European Countries Plan Offshore Wind Buildout in the North Sea, Defying Trump The deal to deliver 100 gigawatts of clean power through cooperative projects is a key step towards enhancing energy security and reducing fossil fuel dependency.

As Trump continues to try to shut down wind energy here at home while maligning it on the world stage, Europe is embracing it as a key instrument for not only decarbonization, but energy security at a time of rising geopolitical instability

www.oneearthnow.org/p/european-c...

Thank you to our guests:
🎙️ Jeni Miller, Executive Director, @gchalliance.bsky.social
🎙️ Cecilia Sorensen, Director, Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education, Columbia University
🎙️ Nabeeha Kazi Hutchins, President and CEO, PAI

Under the Weather: The Climate Crisis is a Health Crisis As the planet warms, the story of climate change is increasingly becoming a story about human health. Rising temperatures, wildfire smoke, flooding, and shifting disease patterns are no longer…

As the planet warms, the story of climate change is increasingly about human health. Rising temperatures, wildfire smoke, flooding, & shifting disease patterns are no longer distant threats. What policy & system changes might help address both the climate & health crises?

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Megan O’Rourke: Why I Quit My Government Job to Run for Congress NJ-7 Congressional candidate Megan O'Rourke sat down with Climate One Co-Host Kousha Navidar to discuss the connections

You've heard some of the discussion on the pod or radio — now get the full conversation.

Our bonus YouTube interview with @meganorourke.com dives deeper into climate, farming, food systems, and policy.

Watch + subscribe on our YouTube page: https://youtu.be/y0S-_Fxm_tQ?si=QnI7TupZ4zSfUW8H

For almost all of human history, the Arctic Ocean has been a frozen sea that has played an essential role in regulating the climate well beyond the Arctic. This event, in partnership with @cwclub.bsky.social & @moorefound.bsky.social, is free but limited — save your spot: https://bit.ly/ccwa-arctic

In our latest episode, we zoom out from the daily news cycle to focus on the shifts that could reshape climate action, with Justine Johnson, @mikegrunwald.bsky.social, and Jessie Bluedorn. Listen here: https://play.megaphone.fm/qhowhzwjq4qqdej01g4azw

Voices in this episode:
🎙️ Justine Johnson, Chief Mobility Officer, Michigan
🎙️ @mikegrunwald.bsky.social, Journalist; Author, We Are Eating The Earth
🎙️ Jessie Bluedorn, Founder & Executive Director, The Carmack Collective

Beyond the Obvious: What We’re Watching in 2026 We’re only about a month into 2026, and already so much has happened — from the Trump administration’s forcible removal

From the Trump administration’s forcible removal of Maduro to the US pulling out of the UNFCCC, it’s easy to get caught up in the big headlines. But what about the bigger picture? Hear from 3 top climate thinkers this week on what they have their eyes on in 2026.

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New York City greenhouse gas emissions in 2024 neared their 2020 pandemic low. A sign that local climate laws are working?

Check out the full @thecity.nyc article:
https://www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/23/greenhouse-gas-inventory-emissions-pandemic/

Big news from Climate One leadership! After 18 years at the helm, Founder & Co-Host Greg Dalton is stepping into an emeritus role. We’re thrilled to announce that Jenny Park is becoming our Executive Director! Read more about the leadership transition here: https://www.climateone.org/about/our-story