Jason Mark
@jasondovemark.bsky.social
Former EIC of Sierra; former editor of Earth Island Journal. Author of Satellites in the High Country, currently working on a book about shifting baseline syndrome. Lily's Dad. Gardener + Hiker. Posts = ill-considered opinions.
This is how to write an environmental news headline in the Trump era
November 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
This is how to write an environmental news headline in the Trump era
“A Russian nesting doll of bullshit” nicely sums it up
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
Elon Musk’s Worthless, Poisoned Hall of Mirrors
How X blew up its own platform with a new location feature
www.theatlantic.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:48 AM
“A Russian nesting doll of bullshit” nicely sums it up
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
I'm all for more discussion and debate about #geoengineering, especially solar radiation management, as I think the arguments in favor of them fall apart under scrutiny ... but I have to say that this story had me scratching my head
(a curmudgeonly 🧵)
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(a curmudgeonly 🧵)
www.theatlantic.com/science/2025...
Who’s Ready to Think About Blocking Out the Sun?
The idea of artificially lowering the planet’s temperature is gaining supporters and hitting political opposition.
www.theatlantic.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I'm all for more discussion and debate about #geoengineering, especially solar radiation management, as I think the arguments in favor of them fall apart under scrutiny ... but I have to say that this story had me scratching my head
(a curmudgeonly 🧵)
www.theatlantic.com/science/2025...
(a curmudgeonly 🧵)
www.theatlantic.com/science/2025...
What’s missing in these pictures from North Central Phoenix? Solar arrays! How is it possible that there are only a handful in a city that gets 300 days of sun a year?
Hint: the AZ Public Utilities Commission has long been captured by the incumbent utilities of SRP and APS
Hint: the AZ Public Utilities Commission has long been captured by the incumbent utilities of SRP and APS
November 24, 2025 at 9:50 PM
What’s missing in these pictures from North Central Phoenix? Solar arrays! How is it possible that there are only a handful in a city that gets 300 days of sun a year?
Hint: the AZ Public Utilities Commission has long been captured by the incumbent utilities of SRP and APS
Hint: the AZ Public Utilities Commission has long been captured by the incumbent utilities of SRP and APS
This is the most terrifying news I have read in awhile (and that’s saying something!). Kudos to @apnews.com for this vital civic journalism.
apnews.com/article/immi...
apnews.com/article/immi...
Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with 'suspicious' travel patterns
The U.S. Border Patrol is monitoring millions of American drivers nationwide in a secretive program to identify and detain people whose travel patterns it deems suspicious.
apnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:25 AM
This is the most terrifying news I have read in awhile (and that’s saying something!). Kudos to @apnews.com for this vital civic journalism.
apnews.com/article/immi...
apnews.com/article/immi...
As we freeze to death at least we'll be able to amuse ourselves with AI slop videos ...
www.eenews.net/articles/spr...
www.eenews.net/articles/spr...
Spread of data centers raises risk of winter outages, grid monitor warns
Regions where peak electricity demand has risen quickly face the highest risks, says the North American Electric Reliability Corp.
www.eenews.net
November 20, 2025 at 9:39 PM
As we freeze to death at least we'll be able to amuse ourselves with AI slop videos ...
www.eenews.net/articles/spr...
www.eenews.net/articles/spr...
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Anthropic Copyright Settlement
Look up your books here: secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/
Submit claim here: www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com
Look up your books here: secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/
Submit claim here: www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com
It turns out that the folks at Anthropic used two of my books to train their Large Language Models. I've gone and submitted my claim via the class action settlement. If you're an author whose work has been stolen, you should too
November 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Anthropic Copyright Settlement
Look up your books here: secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/
Submit claim here: www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com
Look up your books here: secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/
Submit claim here: www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com
Tho it's mostly thought of as an environmental phenomenon, Shifting Baseline Syndrome also normalizes political extremism. Read how @us.theguardian.com is working to counteract the normalization of the abnormal
www.cjr.org/the-intervie...
www.cjr.org/the-intervie...
Betsy Reed on covering Trump and the ‘normalization of extremism.’
The editor in chief of Guardian US says staying above the fray doesn’t cut it.
www.cjr.org
November 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Tho it's mostly thought of as an environmental phenomenon, Shifting Baseline Syndrome also normalizes political extremism. Read how @us.theguardian.com is working to counteract the normalization of the abnormal
www.cjr.org/the-intervie...
www.cjr.org/the-intervie...
Fantastic new post from @andrewdessler.com
"Our 10-kW lifestyle is ... a social, economic, and political choice. A system built on disposability makes businesses profitable in the short term, but it offloads waste and climate hazards onto the future."
www.theclimatebrink.com/p/you-have-1...
"Our 10-kW lifestyle is ... a social, economic, and political choice. A system built on disposability makes businesses profitable in the short term, but it offloads waste and climate hazards onto the future."
www.theclimatebrink.com/p/you-have-1...
You have 100 'energy slaves'
They pump your water, toast your bread, and move your car: Understanding the 'embedded energy' that powers our modern lives.
www.theclimatebrink.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Fantastic new post from @andrewdessler.com
"Our 10-kW lifestyle is ... a social, economic, and political choice. A system built on disposability makes businesses profitable in the short term, but it offloads waste and climate hazards onto the future."
www.theclimatebrink.com/p/you-have-1...
"Our 10-kW lifestyle is ... a social, economic, and political choice. A system built on disposability makes businesses profitable in the short term, but it offloads waste and climate hazards onto the future."
www.theclimatebrink.com/p/you-have-1...
It turns out that the folks at Anthropic used two of my books to train their Large Language Models. I've gone and submitted my claim via the class action settlement. If you're an author whose work has been stolen, you should too
November 19, 2025 at 12:57 AM
It turns out that the folks at Anthropic used two of my books to train their Large Language Models. I've gone and submitted my claim via the class action settlement. If you're an author whose work has been stolen, you should too
This is the article I've been looking for.
*Finally* some local communities are pushing back against the efforts to shut down clean energy development
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...?
*Finally* some local communities are pushing back against the efforts to shut down clean energy development
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...?
This Ohio county banned wind and solar. Now, residents are pushing…
Richland County forbade large-scale renewable energy in most townships. Next May, voters will have a chance to reject the rules in a first-of-its-kind…
www.canarymedia.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:07 PM
This is the article I've been looking for.
*Finally* some local communities are pushing back against the efforts to shut down clean energy development
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...?
*Finally* some local communities are pushing back against the efforts to shut down clean energy development
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...?
Love this
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/s...
We Can Now Track Individual Monarch Butterflies. It’s a Revelation.
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Love this
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/s...
As the #climate negotiations in Brazil trudge forward, I'm thinking about this piece I wrote for WaPo a decade ago, in the midst of the Paris talks. I think this advice still stands: Negotiators should get outside and talk a walk in the jungle
www.washingtonpost.com/posteverythi...
www.washingtonpost.com/posteverythi...
The Paris climate negotiators should go take a hike. No, an actual hike.
How a walk in the woods could help lead to a breakthrough
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:13 PM
As the #climate negotiations in Brazil trudge forward, I'm thinking about this piece I wrote for WaPo a decade ago, in the midst of the Paris talks. I think this advice still stands: Negotiators should get outside and talk a walk in the jungle
www.washingtonpost.com/posteverythi...
www.washingtonpost.com/posteverythi...
This story out of Chicago is gross: A retiring Member of Congress handpicks his chief of staff to succeed him.
abc7chicago.com/post/midterm...
abc7chicago.com/post/midterm...
Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García's decision to exit 2026 race, anoint his chief of staff draws criticism
Some say the way the respected progressive politician is ending his career in elected office is not so progressive.
abc7chicago.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This story out of Chicago is gross: A retiring Member of Congress handpicks his chief of staff to succeed him.
abc7chicago.com/post/midterm...
abc7chicago.com/post/midterm...
Well, now at least I can sleep tight with the consolation that one reason I’m not a big name journalist (among many other reasons) is that I’m not batsh*t crazy …
November 18, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Well, now at least I can sleep tight with the consolation that one reason I’m not a big name journalist (among many other reasons) is that I’m not batsh*t crazy …
Who Would Jesus Deport?
"Some said that the roundup of hundreds of thousands of people, which has disproportionately affected Catholic congregations full of immigrants, goes against Christian teachings."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/u...
"Some said that the roundup of hundreds of thousands of people, which has disproportionately affected Catholic congregations full of immigrants, goes against Christian teachings."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/u...
In Pulpits and Pews, Catholic Churches Urge Compassion for Immigrants
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Who Would Jesus Deport?
"Some said that the roundup of hundreds of thousands of people, which has disproportionately affected Catholic congregations full of immigrants, goes against Christian teachings."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/u...
"Some said that the roundup of hundreds of thousands of people, which has disproportionately affected Catholic congregations full of immigrants, goes against Christian teachings."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/u...
I know the week has just started, but if you find yourself in need of a timeline cleanse, check out this video of a seal pursued by some orcas--and then finding refuge on a boat
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apnews.com/video/seal-s...
Seal seeks refuge on photographer's boat while fleeing orcas
A small boat being used by amateur wildlife photographer Charvet Drucker and her friends turned into a life saver for a seal escaping a pod of orcas hunting it off an island in Washington state.
apnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I know the week has just started, but if you find yourself in need of a timeline cleanse, check out this video of a seal pursued by some orcas--and then finding refuge on a boat
apnews.com/video/seal-s...
apnews.com/video/seal-s...
I hope Megan Kelly sees this
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I hope Megan Kelly sees this
Reposted by Jason Mark
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
Paging Bill Gates.
"The discovery of this link is part of an emerging area of research [that is] revealing hidden ways that thriving populations of many plants and animals underpin humanity’s well-being."
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"The discovery of this link is part of an emerging area of research [that is] revealing hidden ways that thriving populations of many plants and animals underpin humanity’s well-being."
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
First, the frogs died. Then people got sick.
An emerging area of research is uncovering hidden links between nature and human health.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Paging Bill Gates.
"The discovery of this link is part of an emerging area of research [that is] revealing hidden ways that thriving populations of many plants and animals underpin humanity’s well-being."
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
"The discovery of this link is part of an emerging area of research [that is] revealing hidden ways that thriving populations of many plants and animals underpin humanity’s well-being."
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
I'm super bummed I'm gonna miss the 2nd Annual Netse Mot celebration. If you're in Seattle next Tuesday, you should definitely check it out. Promises to be an inspiring, hilarious, rollicking celebration of Indigenous culture
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settingsunproductions.org/netse-mot-on...
Netse Mot: One Heart | One Mind — Children of the Setting Sun
A one-night, one-of-a-kind showcase of Indigenous talent taking place November 18th at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle. Performers include Dallas Goldtooth, Julian Brave Noisecat, Fawn Wood, and more...
settingsunproductions.org
November 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I'm super bummed I'm gonna miss the 2nd Annual Netse Mot celebration. If you're in Seattle next Tuesday, you should definitely check it out. Promises to be an inspiring, hilarious, rollicking celebration of Indigenous culture
settingsunproductions.org/netse-mot-on...
settingsunproductions.org/netse-mot-on...
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The problem with the climate regime in one article: With fewer people attending COP30 "one in every 25 participants at this year’s UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist." It is "the largest concentration of fossil fuel lobbyists at COP" and up 12% from COP29 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says
One in every 25 participants at 2025 UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist, according to Kick Big Polluters Out
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The problem with the climate regime in one article: With fewer people attending COP30 "one in every 25 participants at this year’s UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist." It is "the largest concentration of fossil fuel lobbyists at COP" and up 12% from COP29 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
If you care about public lands, you should check out the good work of the folks over at Re: Public, which is a new-ish outfit brought to you some Outside Mag alums
www.republic.land/the-lobbyist...
www.republic.land/the-lobbyist...
The Lobbyists Are Loving Life
The Big Beautiful Bill Act was a love letter to the oil and gas industry. And now we're truly seeing the consequences.
www.republic.land
November 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
If you care about public lands, you should check out the good work of the folks over at Re: Public, which is a new-ish outfit brought to you some Outside Mag alums
www.republic.land/the-lobbyist...
www.republic.land/the-lobbyist...
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I'm kind of baffled how the "moderates" have apparently all decided to turn against climate policy at once, just as China reaches green electrostate liftoff mode. I thought these people were all about National Greatness and making Hard Choices
November 14, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I'm kind of baffled how the "moderates" have apparently all decided to turn against climate policy at once, just as China reaches green electrostate liftoff mode. I thought these people were all about National Greatness and making Hard Choices