-Sep 30: USDA releases guidance saying they can use contingency fund -Oct 10: USDA tells states to prepare for lapse -Oct 23: USDA deletes guidance saying they can use contingency fund -Oct 24: USDA says it can’t use contingency fund -Oct 31: Courts tell USDA to release funds -Nov 1: no funds go out

China's lead in manufacturing the electrolyzers needed for hydrogen production is growing as yet another major company pauses plans for a U.S. factory. In this case, it's Topsoe's plant in Virginia, per @amenasaiyid.bsky.social in @latitudemedia.bsky.social: www.latitudemedia.com/news/topsoe-...

Late night filing from Chris Wright that could greatly expand federal authority over interconnection -- and fast track the process for flexible large loads. By me for @latitudemedia.bsky.social ⤵️ www.latitudemedia.com/news/wright-... #energysky

You ain't seen nothin' yet. Wait until the Trump effect kicks in in 2025 and beyond. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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I spent time this week parsing the second list of (potential) DOE award cancellations that has been circulating DC, and it occurred to me that others would probably appreciate a clean, searchable dataset. So I made one, for @latitudemedia.bsky.social : 🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/which-a...

There are two lists of award terminations circulating Washington, D.C. Here’s a compilation of both — with a searchable dataset. www.latitudemedia.com/news/which-a...

Yesterday, Russ Vought tweeted out that DOE is canceling nearly $8 billion in clean energy funding. Today, @latitudemedia.bsky.social @maeveallsup.bsky.social obtained the list of all 321 projects that are having their awards pulled. 🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/scoop-t...

We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.

The world has lost its most powerful advocate for nature and hope. Yet many remain who will continue her legacy and I know she will continue to inspire generations more.

"The thousands of DOE employees who exited the federal service amid the so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s sweep of the agency has resulted in the largest staffing drop-off in the agency’s history," reports @maeveallsup.bsky.social: www.latitudemedia.com/news/report-... 🔌💡

Our team is growing! Latitude Media is hiring a full-time, mid-career reporter to work with me, @maeveallsup.bsky.social, and @stephenlacey.bsky.social on the editorial team, covering all things energy transition. Apply by October 3 :) 🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/hiring-repor...

It's not your imagination: Wildfire smoke in the U.S. has dramatically worsened since 2019. According to a new study, it's already killing 41,000 people a year - and it's poised to get much worse. new from me @johnmuyskens.bsky.social and @sadbumblebee.buzz www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

More than 85 climate scientists filed >400 pages of public comments today pushing back against the findings of the DOE’s Climate Working Group Report. A 🧵

75% percent of North American data center growth is occurring in markets with low electricity costs, according to a report by real estate services firm JLL. Additionally, between now and 2030, North America could see $1 trillion in data center investment. www.latitudemedia.com/news/75-of-n...

🎧 Listen now: Open Circuit, MIT’s Vijay Gadepally explains how AI’s shift from single tasks to always-on assistants is pushing energy demand to power-plant scale. www.latitudemedia.com/news/open-ci...

Energy Secretary Chris Wright says Trump admin is altering previous National Climate Assessments. These were produced by hundreds of climate scientists and mandated by Congress. (1/2)

Scoop: EPA is preparing to cancel $7 billion in grants intended to help low- and moderate-income families install solar panels www.nytimes.com/2025/08/05/c...

I’m sharing this hoping that someone hiking the same route in Norway might see this. Let’s find @alecluhn.bsky.social!

Paris urban biking DOUBLED in just one year. “Cycling in Paris has transcended mere trendiness; it’s become a fundamental aspect of the city’s identity. Despite challenges like inclement weather, cyclists continue to flock to the streets, setting new records and reshaping the urban landscape.”

This week on Open Circuit: how tariffs, sourcing rules, and permitting confusion are slowing America’s clean energy factory buildout. Listen now: www.latitudemedia.com/news/open-ci...

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And here it is: www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

The latest @maeveallsup.bsky.social scoop: Uplight is looking for a buyer. For @latitudemedia.bsky.social: 🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/scoop-u...

I got to be a guest host on the Open Curcuit podcast with @stephenlacey.bsky.social & @cleangridview.bsky.social this week, & here’s how we talked about the One Big Beautiful Bill & what it does to raise costs, raise emissions, & reduce reliability. 🔌💡 Listen: www.latitudemedia.com/news/open-ci...

From @maeveallsup.bsky.social and I for @latitudemedia.bsky.social: some exclusive-to-Latitude reporting inside the wrangling to cancel DOE's conditional loan commitment for the Grain Belt Express. 🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/how-the...

Gaza doctors ‘becoming too weak to treat patients’ as hunger crisis deepens

🚨BREAKING: The last journalists working for AFP in Gaza have said they can no longer work for the news agency. They are out of energy and they are starving to death. I have never seen a statement from a news organisation like it. 🧵

SCOOP: Yesterday, Trump issued an ultimatum to the only 3 TVA board members he hasn't yet fired. Fire the CEO or prepare to be fired. The board balked. But insiders suspect the president is angling to install an ally who could help revive privatization plans. www.theatlantic.com/science/arch...

Wondering what the reconciliation bill means for clean energy? Consult the inimitable @maeveallsup.bsky.social's reporting for @latitudemedia.bsky.social: 🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/the-cle...

Renewable stocks are getting hammered today in response to Republicans' proposed changes to energy tax credits in the reconciliation bill. But domestic solar manufacturers are taking off. The legislation taxes panels with foreign components. So Wall Street is hedging bets.

What is this strange emergent sensation I am experiencing, almost as if good things are still capable of happening

Mamdani's victory could be the biggest election win for climate populism since AOC beat Crowley in 2018. With AOC, the Green New Deal promised good green jobs. Mamdani's Green Abundance for the Many is all about making the good, green life affordable. Climate politics have fundamentally changed.

For a man whose political lore is so linked to his famous father, Andrew Cuomo didn't seem to realize that not even Mario could win a mayoral campaign focused mostly on attacking the character of his opponent. Recall the unconfirmed tale of Andrew pushing the "Cuomo not the homo" line on Ed Koch.

Zohran Mamdani: potentially the NYC Streets Mayor of our wildest dreams

just gonna leave this here in case there’s someone in your life who needs to be reminded

I just published my first story in the @technologyreview.com. Reporting this piece is the first time I can ever recall crying while conducting an interview. www.technologyreview.com/2025/06/17/1... A short 🧵:

SCOOP: DHS Sec. Kristi Noem directed the Federal Emergency Management Agency to prepare a memo on how to abolish itself and create a re-branded, radically smaller disaster response organization, according to a copy of the document reviewed by Bloomberg News. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani is now here calling for the release of Lander (his fellow mayoral candidate)

Hi, this is Meg Barnette, Brad's wife. While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE. This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.

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Confidential records obtained by WIRED & @propertyofthepeople.org show the ag industry deploying moles to infiltrate activist meetings, while functionally serving as FBI informants, in a shadow campaign to brand the animal rights movement America's biggest bioterrorism threat. My latest @wired.com:

From @maeveallsup.bsky.social for @latitudemedia.bsky.social: 🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/what-to...

IRA repeal: from scalpel, to sledgehammer, to bloodbath 🔌💡

I have another story out this morning on @latitudemedia.bsky.social examining the mounting political scrutiny tech companies are facing over their data centers' thirst of natural gas. www.latitudemedia.com/news/metas-s...

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Welcome to Latitude Media, @alexckaufman.bsky.social!

My colleagues put a lot of time and effort into this project, and I believe we have pushed forward our understanding of these issues. Please check out the full series here: