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In case you missed it live yesterday, this historic heatwave and "assorted extreme weather"-focused session was recorded and is available via the same link below.

The UK is struggling to achieve its aims on clean energy—The last and, in many ways, most difficult choice is whether and how to pursue the goals of reducing climate risks in a world in which the US is ignoring them altogether… www.ft.com/content/1342... Martin Wolf @financialtimes.com

New documents obtained by the Sierra Club show the Trump Administration’s chaotic approach to censoring signage on public lands as part of its effort to erase history on climate change, slavery, and Indigenous peoples. More via @nytimes.com: www.nytimes.com/2026/03/16/c...

Renewable jet fuel may face price war with China, warns top producer-SAF is produced from waste oils and animal fats and blended with conventional jet fuel to reduce lifecycle carbon emissions… www.ft.com/content/f498... Ryohtaroh Saton @financialtimes.com

File Under: Trying to have your cake and eat it, too www.eenews.net/articles/doj...

As the California Air Resources Board prepares to strengthen the state's cap-and-invest climate program, it's facing pressure from Democratic lawmakers, who worry about rising gasoline prices — or in some cases rising electric rates: www.latimes.com/environment/... via @hayleysmith.bsky.social

Oil prices won't rush to drill new wells in California just because prices are temporarily high, as @blancabegert.bsky.social reports: www.latimes.com/environment/...

My contribution to Oscars coverage: There were five nominated films whose stories dealt with climate change! Details: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/climate-ch...

I'll be live on KQED Forum from 9-10am PT on Mon, Mar 16 (yes, for the full hour!) to discuss what is likely to become a historic March heatwave across Western U.S. We'll be taking listener questions live; you can listen online as well as over the air. www.kqed.org/radio/s...

BlackRock, L&G and UBS among 60 ESG funds holding BP despite pivot—Paul Schreiber, senior policy adviser at green non-profit Reclaim Finance, said the Morningstar data “absolutely reinforces concerns about greenwashing”… www.ft.com/content/6b17... @attractamooney.bsky.social @financialtimes.com

Honda warns of first annual loss since going public in 1950s— Thursday’s announcement laid bare the pain of misreading the change of course in the US market… www.ft.com/content/ab76... Harry Dempsey @financialtimes.com

Proud to see the Sierra Club Foundation as one of the groups threatening to sue BP over its unprecedented refusal to include a shareholder resolution addressing its failure to to disclose the risks of declining oil demand to shareholder value. 1/ www.ft.com/content/1220...

Soaring fuel prices to cast long shadow across US economy— It will also pile pressure on Donald Trump, who campaigned for the presidency in 2024 on a platform… www.ft.com/content/4b55... Gregory Meyer @financialtimes.com

What do China’s new green targets really mean?—China’s new five-year plan, which was unveiled last Thursday and is set to be approved by the national legislature this week, disappointed… www.ft.com/content/721c... @simonmundy.ft.com @financialtimes.com

🚨 The EPA just proposed to weaken limits on emissions of ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing gas used to sterilize medical devices. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/c...

Trump says India’s Reliance will back first new US oil refinery in 50 years—“A new Refinery at the Port of Brownsville, will fuel U.S. Markets, strengthen our National Security, boost… www.ft.com/content/9ead... Myles McCormick @financialtimes.com

Porsche explores new premium models to drive turnaround— “The demand for vehicles with internal combustion engines will continue to offer us potential,” he added. “In contrast, the battery electric vehicle market is characterised by… www.ft.com/content/89ea... Kana Inagaki @financialtimes.com

Join Loma Prieta Ski Touring for a 3 day/2 night ski trip! ⛷ Friday: Ski to the hut, optional afternoon local touring. 🏂 Saturday: Touring day in the area, likely Deep Creek or Silver Peak. 🎿 Sunday: Morning touring or yo-yo skiing, depart ~noon. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/2n8ycyhu

Turns out electric vehicle batteries are lasting years longer than experts originally expected. Awesome! www.npr.org/2026/03/02/n...

AmberSemi raises $30 million to make data centers more energy efficient—The startup says it can triple the energy efficiency of AI chips and data centers. It just raised millions to ramp up production. www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco... @sarambee.bsky.social San Francisco Business Times

NEW: Clean cement startup Sublime has laid off two-thirds of its workforce after losing a federal grant. Here’s where its Microsoft partnership stands:

Really glad to see @sammyroth.bsky.social covering what I agree is one of the most important under-the-radar climate stories of this year so far. LADWP is one of the most powerful decarbonization agencies in North America, and it's looking for a new GM www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/los-angele...

The war is pushing Iran’s water systems to the brink of collapse, and more stories on today’s Green Daily newsletter—The conflict is unfolding in the world’s most water-stressed region and in one of those… www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet... @lauramillan.bsky.social @bloomberg.com

Absurd heat! Despite our best efforts, the monster heat dome is bound to be "undersold" by the meteorology community. Why? Because intensity like this is almost never seen. This thing has the potential to be Epic for Mid-March, and not in a good way… 1/

Transportation is the largest source of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. In Bloomberg Law, CLEE’s Ted Lamm explains how the repeal of the EPA's Endangerment Findings can reduce requirements for manufacturers to produce and sell EVs. Read the full article: news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-...

What do China’s new green targets really mean?— The International Energy Agency predicts that China’s oil demand will be in decline from 2028 onwards. The new plan contains various measures to keep this momentum going… www.ft.com/content/721c... @simonmundy.ft.com @financialtimes.com

The high temperatures will cut into California’s snowpack, raising the risk that drought will return—“Brutal heatwaves are not just a summertime concern anymore,” said @jfrancisclimate.bsky.social a climate scientist… www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet... @albertonardelli.bsky.social @bloomberg.com

An “Unprecedented” Heat Wave is Just the Start—Dust off your fan or set the thermostat for your heat pump. A heat wave is in the forecast for the western U.S., bringing 90-plus degree heat… legal-planet.org/2026/03/11/u... @evangeorge.bsky.social @legal-planet.org

Gas prices are soaring. How much will a renewed California climate policy add to costs?—The policy has been credited with helping the state move closer to its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions… www.sfchronicle.com/climate/arti... @kurtisalexander.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com

The FT View: The déjà vu of Europe’s energy shock-Investment in electricity grids, storage and cross-border interconnectors would help better manage the intermittency of renewable power… www.ft.com/content/254b... @financialtimes.com

Trump says India’s Reliance will back first new US oil refinery in 50 years ft.trib.al/x7tW5wq

Me trying real hard to not get frustrated and angry that the possible destruction of all life on earth wasn't enough incentive and just taking allies where I can get them/being happy that people are calling for a swift transition away from fossil fuels

Middle East war strengthens case for renewables, say clean energy experts—Climate policy advisers and analysts also cited the benefits of the surge in sales of cheap solar panels in Germany and Hungary, and… www.ft.com/content/001a... @kenzabryan.ft.com @financialtimes.com

The official NOAA stats out this week confirm that winter 2025-26 was the warmest on record across a huge portion of the western and central U.S., which has contributed to extremely low mountain snowpack & worsened the CO River crisis. Meanwhile, record March heat is in forecast.

Bounds of snow in the PNW this week is a loaded gun for potential flooding next week. A Pineapple Express with record amounts of moisture may slam Washington and British Columbia from Monday-Wednesday, possibly dropping up to 10 inches of rain in the Cascades (freezing levels ~8,000 ft).

New: The number of days where extreme heat makes it too dangerously hot to walk the dog, sweep the porch and engage in other ordinary pursuits has doubled since 1950. Older people experience a month a year when heat prevents them from routine activities. Free link. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Good explainer video on the important Supreme Court battle shaping up over Oil Company efforts to evade liability for climate damage lawsuits and the massive conflicts of interest that some Justices have.

As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy—World leaders have tried and failed to curb climate change by appealing to nations to act for the common good. Now, the Iran war and… apnews.com/article/iran... @borenbears.bsky.social @apnews.com

To save the U.S. auto industry, California should double down on electric vehicles—Silicon Valley in particular helped catalyze the global shift toward software-driven and electric mobility, and companies across the state… www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open... Jennifer M. Granholm @sfchronicle.com

More severe storms are expected across a large section of the U.S. this week, with forecasters warning they could deliver all manner of severe weather — including large hail, damaging winds, tornadoes and flooding — anywhere from the southern Plains through the Midwest and into the Northeast.

Lex: Amid European energy fears, coal creeps back into favour—Fears of global warming, of course, hold little sway in the Trump administration, especially given the growing demand for electricity to power AI data centres… www.ft.com/content/8dbb... @financialtimes.com

The planet is warming at the fastest rate on record, a new study finds.

Oil surges past $100 a barrel for the first time since the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Experts warn closure of Strait of Hormuz is now the worst oil crisis in History @financialtimes.com as.ft.com/r/d74f2265-3...

This #InternationalWomensDay we're sharing some podcast episodes featuring the work of leaders in environmental justice, communications, and more (see below). Working to protect Women's Rights has never been more important as Women's Rights come under increasing attack around the world.

Meteorologists bet on ‘swing’ to warming El Niño weather cycle—The most recent warming cycle in 2023 and 2024 helped to elevate the average global temperature to a new record, the WMO noted. Conversely, the cooling effect of… www.ft.com/content/8cb4... @kenzabryan.ft.com @financialtimes.com

Oil market braces for $100 a barrel as Middle East producers cut output ft.trib.al/I6cbMMP

Trump’s High-Profile Oil and Gas Lease Sale in Alaska Has No Takers—The waters have long been considered a critical basin, but experts have said… www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/c... @lisafriedman.bsky.social @nytimes.com

Latest Dispatch newsletter: why didn't they see it coming + demand destruction + water wars buttondown.com/polycrisisdi...

Climate action starts at home. One of the most impactful steps you can take is switching to rooftop solar.…Whether you're ready to install solar or simply want to learn what's possible, EnergySage makes it easy to take the next step. view.emails.sierraclub.org?vawpToken=N4... @sierraclub.org