#Europe is in the midst of a record-breaking and deadly heatwave. The scientists at @wwattribution.bsky.social studied the event to estimate global warming's contribution.
Dana Nuccitelli
@dananuccitelli.bsky.social
Research Manager for @cclusa.org, environmental scientist, climate journalist for @climateconnections.bsky.social. Views my own.
"Time to turn up the heat on action" | My commentary for @chinadaily.bsky.social (largest English-language paper in China): www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202606/08/...
Trump posted that scenario RCP8.5 no longer being plausible is an admission that the IPCC was "WRONG! WRONG! WRONG!". That's of course incorrect and also ironic, since RCP8.5 envisioned a very Trumpian future. It's also a bit of good news, as I explore for @climateconnections.bsky.social (🧵 1/7)
Solar, wind, and EVs have knocked out a doomsday climate scenario » Yale Climate Connections
Explosive growth in clean technologies has pushed an old coal-heavy scenario out of the realm of plausibility, according to a recent study. But there’s more work to be done.
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Twenty years ago, scientists feared a future dominated by exploding coal use and runaway emissions. Today, solar panels and electric vehicles have changed the math, but climate change is far from solved:
Solar, wind, and EVs have knocked out a doomsday climate scenario » Yale Climate Connections
Explosive growth in clean technologies has pushed an old coal-heavy scenario out of the realm of plausibility, according to a recent study. But there’s more work to be done.
yaleclimateconnections.org
Trump posted that scenario RCP8.5 no longer being plausible is an admission that the IPCC was "WRONG! WRONG! WRONG!". That's of course incorrect and also ironic, since RCP8.5 envisioned a very Trumpian future. It's also a bit of good news, as I explore for @climateconnections.bsky.social (🧵 1/7)
Solar, wind, and EVs have knocked out a doomsday climate scenario » Yale Climate Connections
Explosive growth in clean technologies has pushed an old coal-heavy scenario out of the realm of plausibility, according to a recent study. But there’s more work to be done.
yaleclimateconnections.org
This month is the 20th anniversary of Al Gore's climate documentary. It was a watershed moment for public awareness of the climate crisis, and a life-changing event for me. For @climateconnections.bsky.social I revisited the film to see how it has held up and how much progress we've made 🧵 [1/9]
A look back at ‘An Inconvenient Truth,’ 20 years later » Yale Climate Connections
Al Gore’s famous documentary has mostly stood the test of time.
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This month is the 20th anniversary of Al Gore's climate documentary. It was a watershed moment for public awareness of the climate crisis, and a life-changing event for me. For @climateconnections.bsky.social I revisited the film to see how it has held up and how much progress we've made 🧵 [1/9]
A look back at ‘An Inconvenient Truth,’ 20 years later » Yale Climate Connections
Al Gore’s famous documentary has mostly stood the test of time.
yaleclimateconnections.org
Solid and thoughtful take from @dananuccitelli.bsky.social, including what's gone right and wrong since 2006: "...despite a few oversimplifications, the scientific descriptions in “An Inconvenient Truth” have largely withstood the test of time..." yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/05/a-lo...
A look back at ‘An Inconvenient Truth,’ 20 years later » Yale Climate Connections
Al Gore’s famous documentary has mostly stood the test of time.
yaleclimateconnections.org
NYC people! Come learn about climate denial with me, @billmckibben.bsky.social and Ricky Bradley from @cclusa.org. Thursday, April 30th @6:30pm at the Center for Brooklyn History. @bklynlibrary.bsky.social Sign up here: www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/cbh...
CBH Talk | Confronting Climate Change Part 1: Understanding Deniers | Brooklyn Public Library
Confronting Climate Change is a three-part series that explores one of the most urgent issues of our times. Join leading thinkers, scientists, journalists, and advocates for these vitally important co...
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EIA forecasts that even if the Strait of Hormuz begins opening soon, the conflict will increase price of US gasoline alone by ~65 cents/gallon (23%, $700/year per family) over the next two years. The gas tax politicians have been too scared to increase since 1993 is 18 cents/gallon 😳
Short-Term Energy Outlook - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)U.S. Energy Information Administration - EIA - Independent Statistics and Analysis
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The US average price to charge an EV at home is equivalent to paying $1.57 per gallon of gas. That's a 62% discount on today's gas price. Explore the savings in all 50 states - interactive map at the link below ⤵️ yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/04/what... @climateconnections.bsky.social
For @climateconnections.bsky.social today, I dive into the implications of the Iran conflict for clean energy and the climate. The downstream implications are largely positive in these areas, with clear lessons that reliance on fossil fuels is dangerous, but there are some complicating factors [1/8]
What the Iran conflict means for gas prices, clean energy, and the climate » Yale Climate Connections
U.S. gas prices could hit $7 a gallon if the Strait of Hormuz remains restricted through June. Here’s how that could affect EVs, wind, and solar.
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What do soaring oil prices mean for clean energy’s prospects?
What the Iran conflict means for gas prices, clean energy, and the climate » Yale Climate Connections
U.S. gas prices could hit $7 a gallon if the Strait of Hormuz remains restricted through June. Here’s how that could affect EVs, wind, and solar.
yaleclimateconnections.org
For @climateconnections.bsky.social today, I dive into the implications of the Iran conflict for clean energy and the climate. The downstream implications are largely positive in these areas, with clear lessons that reliance on fossil fuels is dangerous, but there are some complicating factors [1/8]
What the Iran conflict means for gas prices, clean energy, and the climate » Yale Climate Connections
U.S. gas prices could hit $7 a gallon if the Strait of Hormuz remains restricted through June. Here’s how that could affect EVs, wind, and solar.
yaleclimateconnections.org
My article @climateconnections.bsky.social today examines how, despite their polar-opposite politics, California and Texas became leaders in solar, wind, and battery deployment. The most important thing you need to know is that I came up with the headline – I'm very proud of it 😅 🧵 follows [1/8]:
How blue California and red Texas became green powerhouses » Yale Climate Connections
Despite wildly different approaches, both states are seeing massive growth in solar and wind energy.
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We're proud of your headline, too, Dana!
Dana Nuccitelli@dananuccitelli.bsky.social · 5mo agoMy article @climateconnections.bsky.social today examines how, despite their polar-opposite politics, California and Texas became leaders in solar, wind, and battery deployment. The most important thing you need to know is that I came up with the headline – I'm very proud of it 😅 🧵 follows [1/8]:
My article @climateconnections.bsky.social today examines how, despite their polar-opposite politics, California and Texas became leaders in solar, wind, and battery deployment. The most important thing you need to know is that I came up with the headline – I'm very proud of it 😅 🧵 follows [1/8]:
How blue California and red Texas became green powerhouses » Yale Climate Connections
Despite wildly different approaches, both states are seeing massive growth in solar and wind energy.
yaleclimateconnections.org
A new paper led by @bbastien.bsky.social estimates that accounting for climate pollution's impact on the oceans via the one-two punch of warming & acidification nearly doubles the social cost of carbon (which the Trump EPA thinks is $0). My new @climateconnections.bsky.social article & 🧵 (1/8):
Fossil fuel pollution’s effect on oceans comes with huge costs » Yale Climate Connections
A new study details the vast price society is paying for burning coal, oil, and gas.
yaleclimateconnections.org
A new paper led by @bbastien.bsky.social estimates that accounting for climate pollution's impact on the oceans via the one-two punch of warming & acidification nearly doubles the social cost of carbon (which the Trump EPA thinks is $0). My new @climateconnections.bsky.social article & 🧵 (1/8):
Fossil fuel pollution’s effect on oceans comes with huge costs » Yale Climate Connections
A new study details the vast price society is paying for burning coal, oil, and gas.
yaleclimateconnections.org
Scooplet from @science.org: NSF has asked the University of Wyoming to submit a proposal to take over management of NCAR's Wyoming Supercomputing Center. UW is preparing such a proposal. No word on how/if UW, already a partner on the center, would change its actual operations if selected.
I would strongly encourage those who value the scientific & societal legacies of NCAR to offer feedback by March 13. I would expect, under present circumstances, perspectives from industry partners will be especially critical, though everyone's voice is of course important.
Our series of permitting reform trainings continues this Thursday, January 15 🤓 Join us to learn about the permitting players, politics, problems, and how and why CCL is engaging in this challenging landscape. Find the Zoom link at cclusa.org/landscape
US emissions in 2025 were not meaningfully impacted by the federal policy changes in 2025, but we project that those policy changes could have increasing effects in the years to come. Read more in our new note: rhg.com/research/us-...
Preliminary US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Estimates for 2025
Based on preliminary economic and energy activity data, we estimate that in 2025, US greenhouse gas emissions increased by 2.4%, marking a change from the prior two years of decreases in emissions.
rhg.com
"The year that just ended saw numerous records broken on climate and clean energy," writes Dana Nuccitelli (@dananuccitelli.bsky.social).
Where things stand on climate change in 2026 » Yale Climate Connections
Last year saw the U.S. move backward on climate while China ascended. Here’s what to expect next.
yaleclimateconnections.org
2025 was the 2nd-hottest year on Earth's surface and by far the hottest La Niña year on record. Remember when 1998 with its monster El Niño was super hot and then we had to argue about a warming 'pause' after that? 2026 was more than 0.5°C hotter than 1998 despite a modest La Niña event (2/8)
For @climateconnections.bsky.social today I review the big climate & clean energy news of 2025 and look ahead to 2026. For the US, 2025 was obviously incredibly bleak, but 2026 presents a major policy opportunity. The global picture is looking much better, especially in China 🧵 (1/8)
Where things stand on climate change in 2026 » Yale Climate Connections
Last year saw the U.S. move backward on climate while China ascended. Here’s what to expect next.
yaleclimateconnections.org
For @climateconnections.bsky.social today I review the big climate & clean energy news of 2025 and look ahead to 2026. For the US, 2025 was obviously incredibly bleak, but 2026 presents a major policy opportunity. The global picture is looking much better, especially in China 🧵 (1/8)
Where things stand on climate change in 2026 » Yale Climate Connections
Last year saw the U.S. move backward on climate while China ascended. Here’s what to expect next.
yaleclimateconnections.org
It takes contributions from hundreds of climate scientists to write the massive and invaluable National Climate Assessments, and Trump wants a handful of shlubs to write the next one 🤦♂️
Andrew Dessler@andrewdessler.com · 8mo agoThe next National Climate Assessment will be written by five climate deniers and an AI in a trench coat.
This Yglesias piece in the NYT is horrifically bad. Almost every "fact" it cites is provably false. At best it is cocktail party banter from a pundit who knows nothing of energy. At worst, it was cut/paste from oil industry talking points. So, a rebuttal: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/o...
Opinion | Obama Supported It. The Left in Canada and Norway Does. Why Don’t Democrats?
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