Abrahm
@abrahm.bsky.social
Author: On The Move, about climate migration in America @fsgbooks. Reporter investigating climate @ ProPublica + New York Times, 2022 NAFellow + EMCollective fellow. Signal: 917-512-1803
This is the most jaw-dropping part of Princeton/BP/Wedges paper scandal: that the scientists funded by BP said outright that their job "was to invent a future where the fossil fuel industries have not disappeared yet climate change is being forcefully addressed, and this is still our job." 1/3
Our leaders are now counting on CCS working at a crazy scale, raising the next obvious question: Why? This incredible journalistic specimen, by @maddiestone.bsky.social with support from me, @amywestervelt.bsky.social & @abrahm.bsky.social, provides some key clues. www.propublica.org/article/wedg...
How BP Execs Influenced a Climate Study That Shaped a Generation of Global Policy
BP sponsored an elite Princeton research center to address the climate problem without getting off fossil fuels. Its key work, a paper known as “Wedges,” guided climate discourse for a generation.
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I’ve spent more than a year reporting on how the fossil fuel industry has infiltrated academia over the last 30 years, shaping fundamental paradigms on how to address climate change. My first story in the new @propublica.org and @drilledmedia.bsky.social series, “Carbon Captured”, is out today.
ProPublica@propublica.org · last mo.NEW: This is the story of how one of the most influential climate papers in history came to exist thanks to one of the companies most responsible for causing the climate crisis — and one with a financial stake in the technologies described in the paper. w/ @drilledmedia.bsky.social
Must-read story by @drilledmedia.bsky.social and @propublica.org. Beyond Denial: How Oil Execs Shaped a Landmark Climate Study @themadstone.bsky.social @amywestervelt.bsky.social @katieworth.bsky.social
Beyond Denial: How Oil Execs Shaped a Landmark Climate Study
BP sponsored an elite Princeton research center to address the climate problem without getting off fossil fuels. Its key work, a paper known as “Wedges,” guided climate discourse for a generation.
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NEW: As congressional Republicans accuse climate scholars and lawyers of colluding to influence the judiciary, a symposium hosted by a center funded by the fossil fuel industry educates judges about free-market views of climate science. by @abrahm.bsky.social
Event With Links to Oil Industry Teaches Judges "Healthy Skepticism" of Climate Science
As congressional Republicans accuse climate scholars and lawyers of colluding to influence the judiciary, a symposium hosted by a center funded by the fossil fuel industry educates judges about free-m...
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Think the scales are already unbalanced in favor of the fossil fuel industry? Hold my oil can. GOP lawmakers — using bills drafted by groups connected to Leonard Leo — are passing laws to immunize oil & gas companies from being held accountable. @abrahm.bsky.social @propublica.org
“Economic Civil War”: States Push Laws to Shield Oil and Gas Companies From Accountability
Most of the 15 bills being considered are part of a coordinated effort by groups linked to right-wing activist Leonard Leo.
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Conservative activist Leonard Leo is the driving force behind a push for Republican-led states to shield fossil fuel companies from climate accountability lawsuits: www.propublica.org/article/clim... via @abrahm.bsky.social
“Economic Civil War”: States Push Laws to Shield Oil and Gas Companies From Accountability
Most of the 15 bills being considered are part of a coordinated effort by groups linked to right-wing activist Leonard Leo.
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The craziest discovery about our global water crisis -- besides the fact that the continents are drying -- is that groundwater pumping is now driving sea level rise. @hrishikeshac.bsky.social @jayfamiglietti.bsky.social www.propublica.org/article/wate...
“Staggering” Water Loss Driven by Groundwater Mining Poses Global Threat
A new study finds that freshwater resources are rapidly disappearing, creating arid “mega” regions and causing sea levels to rise.
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From our new @science.org paper on unprecedented continental drying www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... @hrishikeshac.bsky.social @wisegrouporg.bsky.social @propublica.org @abrahm.bsky.social
Nearly 6 billion people live in the 101 countries that a new study has identified as confronting a net decline in water supply — signaling enormous challenges for food production and a heightening risk of conflict and instability. By @abrahm.bsky.social, w/ graphics by @lucaswaldron.bsky.social
“Staggering” Water Loss Driven by Groundwater Mining Poses Global Threat
A new study finds that freshwater resources are rapidly disappearing, creating arid “mega” regions and causing sea levels to rise.
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You may not feel it, but the ground beneath you may be sinking. In fact, the surface of California’s Central Valley is nearly 30 vertical feet lower than it was a century ago. Why is this happening? Because our planet is rapidly drying. THREAD/
Excellent feature story on yesterday's Science Advances article (led by @hrishikeshac.bsky.social and myself) from @propublica.org. Kudos to @abrahm.bsky.social and @lucaswaldron.bsky.social for expert story and graphics. @wisegrouporg.bsky.social www.propublica.org/article/wate...
“Staggering” Water Loss Driven by Groundwater Mining Poses Global Threat
A new study finds that freshwater resources are rapidly disappearing, creating arid “mega” regions and causing sea levels to rise.
propublica.org
A looming global water crisis may be under appreciated as climate change takes hold. Today I report on a new study that finds the planet is quickly drying, with mega-regions of water loss now stretching across continents. www.propublica.org/article/wate...
“Staggering” Water Loss Driven by Groundwater Mining Poses Global Threat
A new study finds that freshwater resources are rapidly disappearing, creating arid “mega” regions and causing sea levels to rise.
propublica.org
🎧 Our reporter @abrahm.bsky.social was on @npr.org's Fresh Air today to talk about how Trump's undermining of science — at a time when erratic weather is making disasters more common — is "extraordinarily concerning":
'ProPublica' climate reporter calls Texas floods an 'early warning' of future chaos
Abrahm Lustgarten says the undermining of science, and cuts to FEMA and NOAA, at a time when erratic weather is making disasters more common, should be "extraordinarily concerning" to us.
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Crazy that @abrahm.bsky.social has so few followers here. The guy is an oracle at a time when we could really use oracles. www.propublica.org/article/texa...
The Texas Flash Flood Is a Preview of the Chaos to Come
Climate change is making disasters more common, more deadly and far more costly, even as the federal government is running away from the policies that might begin to protect the nation.
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Its been 60 years since our leaders knew climate change was approaching. My latest reflections on the tragedy in Texas... fighting off the numbness of these repetitive disasters now coming faster than I can tally them, and trying to keep the big picture in focus. www.propublica.org/article/texa...
The Texas Flash Flood Is a Preview of the Chaos to Come
Climate change is making disasters more common, more deadly and far more costly, even as the federal government is running away from the policies that might begin to protect the nation.
propublica.org
Texas Flash Flood Is a Preview of Climate Chaos to Come, by @abrahm.bsky.social
The Texas Flash Flood Is a Preview of the Chaos to Come
Climate change is making disasters more common, more deadly and far more costly, even as the federal government is running away from the policies that might begin to protect the nation.
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Records show Attorney General Pam Bondi sold between $1 and $5 million worth of Trump Media shares on April 2. That same day, after the market closed, Trump announced his Liberation Day tariffs, sending the stock market plunging. www.propublica.org/article/pam-...
U.S. AG Pam Bondi Sold More than $1 Million in Trump Media Stock the Day Trump Announced Sweeping Tariffs
Disclosure forms show that Bondi sold between $1 million and $5 million worth of shares on April 2. That day, after the market closed, Trump’s “Liberation Day” press conference sent the market tumblin...
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Cued to the other way to culturally realign, not by choice - via @abrahm.bsky.social www.youtube.com/live/0Jp1qac...
We may be past climate change's point of no return. What now?
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The proposed cuts to NOAA cold have profound consequences not just for climate change, but for our national security and the entire economy. Here's what I learned: www.propublica.org/article/trum...
White House Proposal Could Gut Climate Modeling the World Depends On
Potential funding cuts for NOAA and its research partners threaten irreparable harm not only to climate research but to American safety, competitiveness, and national security.
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NEW: The Doublespeak of Energy Secretary Chris Wright, by @abrahm.bsky.social
Trump Energy Secretary Chris Wright Is for “All Sources” of Energy, So Long as They’re Oil and Gas
In his confirmation hearing, the Liberty Energy founder pledged broad support for renewable energy. But when speaking to conservatives, he declared, “We don’t have replacements” for coal, oil and gas.
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Personally, I think it's pretty alarming that 9% of L.A. County residents are very seriously considering leaving because of the fires. www.latimes.com/california/s... via @laurajnelson.bsky.social
Despite the stress of the fires, most L.A. County residents don't plan to leave, poll finds
Despite widespread stress, smoke inhalation and other disruptions caused by the January wildfires, a majority of Los Angeles County residents are happy with their lives here and don't plan to leave.
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WATCH: By eliminating the consideration of carbon’s costs, the Trump admin not only stands to eliminate the consumer benefits, but also allow carbon emissions to grow unabated, intensifying the very increases in 🌎 🌍 🌏 temperature that are driving the broader economic damages. 📰: @abrahm.bsky.social
Trump Executive Order Shifts the Financial Burden of Climate Change Onto Individuals
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ProPublica@propublica.org · last yr.Canceling the measurement of economic impacts from climate change doesn’t make those costs — estimated to be nearly $2 trillion for the U.S. economy this decade — go away. Instead, it will likely have the effect of pushing them onto citizens. By @abrahm.bsky.social
Climate Change is making the life more costly. That's my lens for asking why Trump's plan to get rid of the regulatory Social Cost of Carbon calculation matters. It's because it will ultimately pass costs that would have been born by industry directly on to you www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Trump Order Shifts the Financial Burden of Climate Change Onto Individuals
The change would effectively transfer financial responsibility from oil drillers, auto manufacturers and others and leave Americans to face greater direct costs as warming continues.
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The Social Cost of Carbon: Its not what it sounds like. It saves you money. Its essential to policy that slows climate change. Trump is getting rid of it. www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Trump Order Shifts the Financial Burden of Climate Change Onto Individuals
The change would effectively transfer financial responsibility from oil drillers, auto manufacturers and others and leave Americans to face greater direct costs as warming continues.
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NEW: Trump Shifts the Costs of Climate Change Onto Individuals by @abrahm.bsky.social
Trump Order Shifts the Financial Burden of Climate Change Onto Individuals
The change would effectively transfer financial responsibility from oil drillers, auto manufacturers and others and leave Americans to face greater direct costs as warming continues.
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Canceling the measurement of economic impacts from climate change doesn’t make those costs — approx. $2 trillion for the U.S. economy this decade — go away. Instead, it will likely push them onto citizens. New, from @abrahm.bsky.social @propublica.org
Trump Order Shifts the Financial Burden of Climate Change Onto Individuals
The change would effectively transfer financial responsibility from oil drillers, auto manufacturers and others and leave Americans to face greater direct costs as warming continues.
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NEW: One of Trump’s most damaging strikes against U.S. climate policy is buried in an executive order that would obliterate a critically important calculation the government uses to gauge the real-world costs that climate change imposes on the economy. By @abrahm.bsky.social
Trump Order Shifts the Financial Burden of Climate Change Onto Individuals
The change would effectively transfer financial responsibility from oil drillers, auto manufacturers and others and leave Americans to face greater direct costs as warming continues.
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We @propublica.org are still tracking and surfacing more of Elon Musk's demolition crew. We just added 9 more names to our tracker: projects.propublica.org/elon-musk-do... We wrote a little bit more about that here: www.propublica.org/article/elon...
Elon Musk’s Demolition Crew
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has been unleashed on federal agencies. ProPublica is attempting to document who is working with him and what they are doing.
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