The hottest Climate Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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Callaway Climate Insights β€’ 216 implied HN points β€’ 16 Jan 24
  1. Supreme Court's Chevron ruling could divide red and blue states on environmental regulation
  2. A ruling against Chevron deference could weaken federal agencies like EPA and SEC
  3. Potential ruling might impact climate regulation and clean technology projects in an election year
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Callaway Climate Insights β€’ 196 implied HN points β€’ 10 Jan 24
  1. There was a significant lag in performance between climate-focused funds and fossil fuel funds over the last three years.
  2. Last year, the average climate-focused fund lagged the average fossil fuel fund by more than eight percentage points.
  3. Climate-focused funds didn't perform as poorly in 2023 compared to previous years.
The Free Mind β€’ 1257 implied HN points β€’ 29 May 23
  1. The Church of England has a focus on 'Net Zero', which may be worrisome due to associations with past movements that led to destruction.
  2. Individuality and self-individuation are crucial in resisting mass movements, as emphasized by Carl Jung.
  3. Religion can offer meaning, purpose, and social stability, but caution is needed when religious zealotry shifts towards extreme ideals such as 'Net Zero'.
chamathreads β€’ 1022 implied HN points β€’ 12 May 23
  1. The article discusses various topics like fertility rates, drug prices, and the presidential diet.
  2. There's a mention of Microsoft betting on fusion power, Andreessen Horowitz and the changing tech landscape, and the financial status of tech workers.
  3. Updates on AI predicting pancreatic cancer, America's high drug prices, corporate acquisitions of primary care practices, and more.
The Crucial Years β€’ 747 implied HN points β€’ 02 Jul 23
  1. The Supreme Court decisions are attempting to prevent the politics of an earlier era from interfering with the current bought-and-paid-for nihilism.
  2. The Supreme Court's decisions on student debt and Clean Air Act show a trend of erasing history and dismantling earlier legislation put in place by effective Congresses.
  3. The Supreme Court's recent rulings on anti-gay bigotry and affirmative action indicate an effort to erase progress and surrender ground previously gained in social issues.
The Crucial Years β€’ 827 implied HN points β€’ 01 May 23
  1. Realism can help combat ageism and older individuals can make a significant impact in progressive causes.
  2. It's important to be realistic about capabilities and call for changes when political figures are unable to perform effectively.
  3. Honesty is crucial in addressing challenges like climate change and transitioning responsibilities to younger generations can be positive.
God's Spies by Thomas Neuburger β€’ 25 implied HN points β€’ 15 Mar 24
  1. Julius Caesar's death shows the delicate balance between democracy and dictatorship in leadership roles.
  2. A significant percentage of US parents are financially supporting their adult children, with variations in support based on generational groups.
  3. Climate Reanalyzer is a useful site for climate data and graphics, highlighting concerning trends like continuous record-breaking high ocean temperatures.
DrV’s Newsletter, Notes, Essays, Articles, Videos, and Book Chapters β€’ 78 implied HN points β€’ 24 Jan 24
  1. Behaviors such as subsistence fishing and farming might be criminalized as ecocide, leading to severe penalties for a large part of the population.
  2. Eating for survival could be considered as a crime against the environment, labeled as ecocide.
  3. There is an agenda to guilt and make individuals pay for simple everyday actions like drinking coffee, hinting at a larger scheme from previous years.
Axis of Ordinary β€’ 78 implied HN points β€’ 19 Jan 24
  1. Mark Zuckerberg aims to create artificial general intelligence with Meta having 600,000 GPUs by 2024
  2. Microsoft introduces new method to enhance LLM inference speed by 20 times
  3. Liquid-metal-based microelectrode arrays integrated with ultrathin retinal prosthesis for vision restoration
This Week in MCJ (My Climate Journey) β€’ 176 implied HN points β€’ 26 Oct 23
  1. Climate change education can significantly reduce carbon emissions when implemented at scale, similar to the impact of rooftop solar or electric vehicles.
  2. Many educators lack confidence, time, and resources to teach climate change effectively, leading to limited coverage of the topic in schools.
  3. SubjectToClimate provides vetted, interdisciplinary, and free resources to help all teachers incorporate climate change education into their lessons, promoting action and hope.
Distributed Email of Secrets β€’ 531 implied HN points β€’ 11 May 23
  1. DDoSecrets data used in investigations revealed US teacher's pension fund involvement in land-grabbing in Brazil
  2. DDoSecrets data connected to investigations of war crimes in Ukraine involving Putin and Lvova-Belova
  3. DDoSecrets data highlighted investigations into the financial activities and assets of war criminals like Prigozhin
The Land Desk β€’ 255 implied HN points β€’ 05 Sep 23
  1. The author realized a climate disaster was imminent when a weather app predicted heavy rain in Greece.
  2. They were surprised by the forecast of five inches of rain in a single day.
  3. The post discusses the impacts of extreme weather events related to climate change.
Anima Mundi β€’ 41 implied HN points β€’ 03 Feb 24
  1. The idea of societal collapse is often misconstrued in movies and media; it's not sudden and widespread, but rather a gradual decline over years or decades.
  2. Collapse is not just a one-time global event with mass casualties, but a slow process influenced by overshoot, resource depletion, pollution, and climate crisis.
  3. As society faces challenges like resource shortages and economic decline, individuals may need to rely more on local communities, personal skills, and simplified governance for resilience.
Everything Is Amazing β€’ 457 implied HN points β€’ 01 May 23
  1. No observed tropical storm has ever crossed the equator.
  2. A newly-mapped underwater mountain, the Pao Pao Seamount in the South Pacific Ocean, is 4,776 meters tall.
  3. The sheer number of underwater mountains recently discovered, totaling 19,000, highlights how much of the ocean remains unexplored.
Climate Money β€’ 58 implied HN points β€’ 09 Jan 24
  1. A new podcast called Climate Money is launching focusing on climate business headlines and their implications
  2. The podcast will cover stories where climate and business intersect, beyond just climate venture capital
  3. Listeners can expect updates on topics like a new $30B climate fund in UAE, developments in carbon sequestration, and India's solar and wind progress
Surfing the Future β€’ 39 implied HN points β€’ 01 Feb 24
  1. Cutting climate spending to boost defense budgets can have negative consequences on addressing the climate and sustainability agenda.
  2. There is a growing concern about new levels of conflict fueled by cyberwarfare and genetic weapons, requiring more engagement with military and intelligence sectors.
  3. Future conflicts could harm the planet directly and shift focus away from crucial efforts to combat climate and biodiversity emergencies.
Life in the 21st Century β€’ 275 implied HN points β€’ 17 Jul 23
  1. Transitioning away from oil use is crucial for addressing climate change and reducing energy waste
  2. Restructuring transportation infrastructure to be more efficient can help in cutting oil consumption
  3. There is a need to reevaluate and revalue daily human life to address the inadequacies and obsolescence of current institutions and values
SCIENCE GODDESS β€’ 98 implied HN points β€’ 17 Nov 23
  1. AI advancements are exciting, but the pressing issue of climate change and its impact on oceans must not be overlooked.
  2. With dangerously rising temperatures, coral reefs and ocean systems are facing critical threats that require urgent action.
  3. While AI may offer benefits, addressing climate change and protecting ocean ecosystems should be top priorities for the future.
Think Future β€’ 79 implied HN points β€’ 16 Nov 23
  1. Government shutdowns are looming as the GOP hardliners are pushing for their own agenda, potentially leading to legislative hurdles.
  2. Trump's legal battles might significantly impact his future, with his civil fraud case being a key factor to watch out for.
  3. The winter forecast indicates a snowier season, which could pose challenges to the power grid, so it's important to be prepared.
Field Guide to the Anthropocene β€’ 176 implied HN points β€’ 04 Aug 23
  1. A small lake in Ontario has been chosen to represent the Anthropocene epoch in Earth's history due to human activity.
  2. Humans have significantly transformed Earth's systems, leading to a new epoch where human history is now Earth's history.
  3. Geologists have selected Crawford Lake in Ontario as a witness and representative site for the Anthropocene, with its layers of sediment telling the story of human impact.