The hottest Climate change Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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Top Climate & Environment Topics

Playing Safe

David Friedman’s Substack • 188 implied HN points • 01 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Climate change
  1. Playing it safe is not always the best option in an uncertain world.
  2. Be cautious with food and health choices, as what was once considered safe may turn out to be harmful.
  3. Slowing climate change may have unintended consequences, so consider the potential drawbacks before taking action.

AI’s climate footprint, a nuclear renaissance, and the new climate subsidy wars 🔥

Climate Money • 19 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. Global electricity demand from data centers is set to double in the next two years due to AI's growth.
  2. Nuclear industry is experiencing a significant moment with uranium prices reaching a 16-year high.
  3. There is a new competitive landscape in the global climate technology space with Europe's entry leading to climate subsidy wars.

In Property Insurance, Climate Change is Everything

Equal Ventures • 19 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
💰 Finance Climate change
  1. Insurers must adapt quickly to the impacts of climate change on property insurance, as changing weather patterns are leading to more natural catastrophe events and heavier losses.
  2. The property insurance market is experiencing shrinking margins, complex regulations, and increasing premiums due to climate change impacts, leading to carriers pulling back policies in high-risk areas.
  3. There is a need for more innovative approaches in underwriting and risk management, moving away from relying solely on historical zip code data and towards tailored risk assessment in the face of evolving weather risks.

In Heat

The Cosmopolitan Globalist • 19 implied HN points • 01 Jul 25
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. Europe is facing extreme heat waves that are causing concern for public health and infrastructure. With rising temperatures, cities like Paris are struggling to cope with the effects on their buildings and services.
  2. Feline High-Rise Syndrome is a real danger for urban cats, as they can fall from windows and suffer serious injuries. A recent close call highlighted the importance of keeping windows safe for pets, especially during hot weather.
  3. The author critiques climate policy and economic decisions, suggesting that current strategies are harming American competitiveness. They believe the focus should be on enhancing clean energy innovation rather than restrictive legislation that might endanger jobs and industries.
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The Fire Before the Fire

KERFUFFLE • 39 implied HN points • 21 Jan 25
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. Residents of Altadena asked SoCal Edison to turn off the power to prevent fires, but the request was ignored.
  2. A fire known as the Eaton Fire later broke out, highlighting the danger of power lines during dry conditions.
  3. The causes of fires, like the one in Pacific Palisades, can be complex and may involve various factors like fireworks and weather conditions.

Summer Soundscape

Dada Drummer Almanach • 163 implied HN points • 08 Aug 23
🔬 Science Climate change
  1. The soundscape in many neighborhoods has changed due to human activities like construction and climate change.
  2. Scientists have observed a significant decline in the number of insects and birds in certain environments over the years.
  3. The decline in insects has led to a decrease in bird populations as well, affecting ecosystems.

Fight to Repair Weekly: Week of December 5, 2022

Fight to Repair • 39 implied HN points • 07 Dec 22
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. Climate change is not the main threat to the planet, but rather runaway consumption and production leading to biodiversity loss.
  2. Reducing consumption and focusing on repair can help combat ecological collapse, especially in wealthier nations.
  3. Recent news highlights issues such as cybersecurity flaws in cars, Samsung's new repair app, and legal battles over biometric data collection.

Glimmers Now the Afterglow

Orbis Tertius • 115 implied HN points • 24 Nov 23
🔬 Science Climate change
  1. Entropy is a measure of energy spreading out, not disorder as commonly thought.
  2. Negentropy describes useful energy that becomes dispersed and useless, and its decrease is important for interesting phenomena.
  3. Climate change should be approached as a thermodynamic reckoning, balancing the negentropy from the sun to create a sustainable society.

Is there a Cotwus out there?

Gordian Knot News • 87 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Climate change
  1. A vision where a poor country adopts Underwriter Certification for regulating nuclear power, leading to economic boom and technological advancements
  2. The concept of a country like Cotwus attracting nuclear power plant developers and becoming the richest nation due to cheap electricity, infrastructure development, and sharing in ventures
  3. The potential global impact of other countries adopting Underwriter Certification, leading to more competition in the nuclear power business, cost reduction, and progress towards green hydrogen fuels

Offshore wind and big company lobbying

Jérôme à Paris • 121 implied HN points • 21 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Climate change
  1. Big offshore wind projects often require government support or changes in regulations to be built
  2. Companies involved in offshore wind projects may try to renegotiate after making commitments, leveraging their political weight
  3. Offshore wind projects have high visibility, symbolic value, and political weight, making them a common target for lobbying and political maneuvering

Return to the Ice Age

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 119 implied HN points • 03 Feb 22
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. The Last Glacial Maximum was a time when massive glaciers covered large areas, shaping the landscape we see today. It would have been incredible to witness the immense Missoula floods that occurred then.
  2. During the last ice age, the area now known as the Puget lowland was completely different, with thick ice sheets and unique ecosystems. When the ice melted, it brought about a variety of fascinating animals and plants.
  3. Today, we live in a much warmer climate, which contrasts sharply with the icy world of the past. Understanding this history helps us appreciate the changes in our environment.

Nature doesn't need rights

storyvoyager • 11 implied HN points • 20 Jul 25
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. Nature doesn’t need rights; instead, we need to change how we view our connection to it. We should stop trying to dominate it and start working with it.
  2. Our focus on accumulating wealth is harming the planet. We need to shift our mindset towards nurturing nature instead of consuming it.
  3. Real change can happen if we take inspiration from communities that are in touch with nature. When we listen to those who are connected to the land, we can rebuild ecosystems and create a better future.

Oxfam names perp, Olympic-level surveillance, Boots on the ground...where?

God's Spies by Thomas Neuburger • 40 implied HN points • 01 Nov 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. The super-rich have a huge negative impact on the environment through their private jets and yachts. They emit more carbon in a short time than average people do in their whole lives.
  2. Oxfam's report shows that climate change hits the poorest the hardest, even though they contribute the least to the problem. It's unfair that those who do the least suffer the most.
  3. There is potential for governments to collect significant funds from wealth taxes on billionaires and corporations, which could help finance climate efforts. This suggests that the very wealthy need to be held accountable for their emissions.

The War For Middle Earth!

C.O.P. Central Organizing Principle. • 24 implied HN points • 16 Feb 25
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. The next ice age could potentially arrive much sooner than expected, possibly around 2033, and many people may need to relocate due to extreme weather changes.
  2. There is growing concern that climate issues are being hidden by governments and the true cause, including past nuclear tests, is not being fully acknowledged.
  3. Digital tracking and registration are becoming more common, making it easier for governments to monitor populations, especially as crises increase due to climate change.

Headlines from a Warming World no 7

The Climate Historian • 19 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. Hurricane Otis quickly went from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane, causing severe destruction in Mexico. This rapid intensification illustrates the dangers posed by warmer ocean temperatures due to climate change.
  2. The Amundsen Sea is warming three times faster than in the 20th century, leading to an increased melting of the West Antarctic ice sheet. This melting is expected to contribute significantly to rising sea levels, affecting coastal communities globally.
  3. Children and young people are facing serious mental health challenges related to climate change, known as eco-anxiety. Their concerns about air pollution and extreme weather highlight the urgent need for action on climate issues.

Codon: Notes on Progress #2

Asimov Press • 135 implied HN points • 12 Mar 23
🔬 Science Climate change
  1. A newsletter provides curated insights on scientific progress in biology and future technologies.
  2. Recent advancements include nano-scale probes for space exploration, gene-editing for heart protection, and new gene therapy trials.
  3. Challenges in genetics, predictions of protein levels from DNA sequences, and advancements in microbiome research showcase ongoing developments in the field.

Slip Sliding Away

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 99 implied HN points • 13 Jan 22
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. Seattle is known for landslides, especially after heavy rain. Homes can shift significantly when the ground becomes saturated.
  2. The city's geology plays a big role in these landslides, with layers of clay and sediment making it easy for the ground to slip.
  3. Efforts have been made throughout history to manage water and prevent landslides, but many areas still face challenges due to the unstable ground.

Air pollution: Hidden in plain sight is ignored by political leaders due to short-sightedness and lack of vision

The Climate Historian • 19 implied HN points • 23 Jul 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. Political leaders are often short-sighted and ignore serious issues like air pollution for immediate gains. This can be dangerous for future generations.
  2. Reducing short-lived climate pollutants can help the environment and improve public health. It's an important step to tackle climate change.
  3. The Green Party in England supports policies like the ULEZ expansion, showing commitment to addressing air pollution and its harmful effects.

How Global Warming Became Scientific Fact

America in Crisis • 19 implied HN points • 24 May 23
🔬 Science Climate change
  1. The idea of global warming caused by human activities becoming a scientific fact evolved through the cultural evolution process of the scientific method, involving observation, hypothesis testing, and theory formation.
  2. Scientists in the 19th century made key discoveries about radiation and emissions that laid the foundation for understanding the greenhouse effect, and later researchers like Arrhenius and Manabe contributed to the development of climate science.
  3. Measurements and research over time have confirmed predictions about rising CO2 levels and global temperature increase, showcasing the progression of global warming from hypothesis to scientific fact.

Interview with Prof. William Happer – Climate Scare Is Based on Lies

Who is Robert Malone • 16 implied HN points • 27 Feb 25
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. Prof. Happer believes that the idea of a climate crisis is based on false information and exaggeration about carbon dioxide's impact. He argues that the Earth's climate naturally changes and human influence shouldn't be overstated.
  2. He points out that the push for climate alarmism began in the 1990s, led by politicians who were rallying for stricter climate policies. He thinks that many scientists have adjusted their views to fit political agendas over time.
  3. Happer emphasizes that it's important to understand the role of carbon dioxide and the implications of climate policies, suggesting they can have significant economic costs. He believes discussions around climate change should be based on solid evidence and facts.

We need a new ecology of thought

storyvoyager • 6 implied HN points • 28 Jul 25
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. We are deeply connected to nature and must remember this bond to protect our planet. Understanding where we come from can help us appreciate and take care of our environment.
  2. Modern society often sees itself as separate from nature, which contributes to environmental harm. We need to change how we view our relationship with the Earth to make better choices.
  3. Every action we take affects the planet in some way. We must respect resources and think more about how our daily lives impact the natural world.

Prescribed Burns and Minimizing Forest Fires

An Interpersonal Journal • 19 implied HN points • 24 Mar 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. The adoption of the '10 a.m.' policy in the United States to extinguish fires exacerbated forest fire conditions over several decades, leading to large-scale wildfires due to accumulated dead vegetation and undergrowth.
  2. Prescribed burns are a crucial technique to maintain woodland ecosystems and prevent catastrophic wildfires. Countries like Australia have successfully reintroduced these controlled burns to reduce fire risks.
  3. There is a need for national legislation and interagency support in the United States to promote prescribed burns and effectively minimize the increasing threat of forest fires, especially in the face of climate change.

Surviving the unexpected

storyvoyager • 6 implied HN points • 11 Jul 25
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. Climate change is causing unpredictable and extreme weather events, like sudden storms and heatwaves. These events can be very damaging and might happen more often in the future.
  2. Many communities are struggling to deal with the aftermath of these disasters, and rebuilding can take a long time. People need to be patient and help each other during these tough times.
  3. Human activities, like cutting down trees, are making the effects of climate change worse. It's important for everyone to recognize their role and work together to find solutions for a better future.

What’s the beef? Diet as a climate solution

WeBeGreen • 19 implied HN points • 17 Oct 22
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. Animal agriculture is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and water consumption, making a shift to plant-based diets crucial for reducing environmental impact.
  2. Livestock farming for meat production leads to deforestation, habitat loss, and biodiversity decline, emphasizing the importance of considering the environmental impact of food choices.
  3. Factory farming practices in animal agriculture not only harm animal welfare but also contribute to antibiotic resistance, disease risks, and chronic human health issues, highlighting the need for a transition to more sustainable and plant-based food systems.

A Crisis of Red Roses

Tessa Fights Robots • 35 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. The quality of fresh produce and flowers, especially red roses, has drastically decreased since 2020, raising questions about the impact of various factors like supply chain interruptions, climate change, and transportation methods.
  2. Imported cut flowers, like red roses, have a significant carbon footprint due to their long, emissions-intensive journey involving climate-controlled greenhouses, refrigerated trucks, and air travel.
  3. The post highlights concerns about consumerism, manipulation, and coercion in business models, emphasizing the importance of waking up to the lies and manipulation around us.

Science as a religion: how science harms the effort to save the planet

Technology, Environment, and Art • 3 HN points • 16 Mar 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. Science is not a religion to be universally believed in, as there are skeptics, particularly among populists.
  2. Science's near-religious belief as a problem-solving tool for climate issues might fuel skepticism due to the focus on consumerism and capitalism.
  3. Addressing climate change requires moving away from blindly trusting science and taking more drastic actions like dismantling consumerism.

What are we waiting for?

WeBeGreen • 19 implied HN points • 18 Jul 22
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. The environmental and climate challenge is not just technical - it's also political and economical, with the need for drastic global climate efforts.
  2. Research presents roadmaps for achieving 100% renewable energy globally, which would require less land than currently used for power generation.
  3. There is a need to shift towards renewable energy, democratize energy production, and hold industries accountable for their environmental impact.