Jon Corsiglia
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· Dec 3
You can’t keep a good climate solution down
The green future can be abundant, not diminished — and some of the necessary changes are already happening without much of a fight.
www.nationalobserver.com
We all need the reminder that many of the changes needed to respond to the climate crisis aren’t a matter of giving something up, but getting something new: a better commute, a more comfortable home or a healthier life. That’s a fight anyone can sign up for.
www.nationalobserver.com/2024/12/02/o...
www.nationalobserver.com/2024/12/02/o...
In Virginia lawmakers are pushing clean energy with affordability top of mind 🌞⚡️
Policies aim to expand solar, storage and efficiency while lowering bills, showing climate solutions can go hand-in-hand with economic relief and grid resilience. 🌱💡 #CleanEnergyEconomy
Policies aim to expand solar, storage and efficiency while lowering bills, showing climate solutions can go hand-in-hand with economic relief and grid resilience. 🌱💡 #CleanEnergyEconomy
Emboldened Virginia Democrats focus on clean energy, affordability
Their proposals include bills intended to increase renewables and energy storage, expand utility efficiency programs and improve load forecasting.
www.utilitydive.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:10 AM
In Virginia lawmakers are pushing clean energy with affordability top of mind 🌞⚡️
Policies aim to expand solar, storage and efficiency while lowering bills, showing climate solutions can go hand-in-hand with economic relief and grid resilience. 🌱💡 #CleanEnergyEconomy
Policies aim to expand solar, storage and efficiency while lowering bills, showing climate solutions can go hand-in-hand with economic relief and grid resilience. 🌱💡 #CleanEnergyEconomy
China’s shift to EVs and clean power is shrinking its oil appetite 🌍⚡️
Once a top buyer of Venezuelan crude, China’s “peak oil” demand now looks near as EVs boom. That weakens long-term oil markets even as the U.S. pursues Venezuelan oil. 💡🚗 #CleanEnergy #EVRevolution
Once a top buyer of Venezuelan crude, China’s “peak oil” demand now looks near as EVs boom. That weakens long-term oil markets even as the U.S. pursues Venezuelan oil. 💡🚗 #CleanEnergy #EVRevolution
Trump wants to own Venezuela’s oil, but its largest oil customer is speeding toward clean energy | CNN
Energy experts say the US and China are diverging on the energy transition, with China sprinting far ahead on renewables and EVs, while the US doubles down on drilling oil at home and abroad.
www.cnn.com
January 18, 2026 at 4:38 PM
China’s shift to EVs and clean power is shrinking its oil appetite 🌍⚡️
Once a top buyer of Venezuelan crude, China’s “peak oil” demand now looks near as EVs boom. That weakens long-term oil markets even as the U.S. pursues Venezuelan oil. 💡🚗 #CleanEnergy #EVRevolution
Once a top buyer of Venezuelan crude, China’s “peak oil” demand now looks near as EVs boom. That weakens long-term oil markets even as the U.S. pursues Venezuelan oil. 💡🚗 #CleanEnergy #EVRevolution
2025 was a year of clean energy milestones 🌍⚡️
Wind & solar beat coal globally for the first time, EVs hit 25% of new car sales, and renewables continue to get cheaper and bigger—even as U.S. policy lags. Progress shows clean tech can reshape the energy future. 🌱📈
e360.yale.edu/digest...
Wind & solar beat coal globally for the first time, EVs hit 25% of new car sales, and renewables continue to get cheaper and bigger—even as U.S. policy lags. Progress shows clean tech can reshape the energy future. 🌱📈
e360.yale.edu/digest...
January 17, 2026 at 11:19 PM
2025 was a year of clean energy milestones 🌍⚡️
Wind & solar beat coal globally for the first time, EVs hit 25% of new car sales, and renewables continue to get cheaper and bigger—even as U.S. policy lags. Progress shows clean tech can reshape the energy future. 🌱📈
e360.yale.edu/digest...
Wind & solar beat coal globally for the first time, EVs hit 25% of new car sales, and renewables continue to get cheaper and bigger—even as U.S. policy lags. Progress shows clean tech can reshape the energy future. 🌱📈
e360.yale.edu/digest...
Clean energy isn’t just green, it’s cheaper 🌞💨📉
As solar, wind, and storage costs plunge, renewables beat fossil fuel prices and cut risks from oil & gas markets. Investing in clean power can save trillions in long-term energy costs and climate damage #EnergyTransition
As solar, wind, and storage costs plunge, renewables beat fossil fuel prices and cut risks from oil & gas markets. Investing in clean power can save trillions in long-term energy costs and climate damage #EnergyTransition
How clean energy could save us trillions
As clean energy prices fall, a fast transition to renewable energy is the cheapest option on the table. Experts say it could save us trillions in energy costs alone.
www.dw.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Clean energy isn’t just green, it’s cheaper 🌞💨📉
As solar, wind, and storage costs plunge, renewables beat fossil fuel prices and cut risks from oil & gas markets. Investing in clean power can save trillions in long-term energy costs and climate damage #EnergyTransition
As solar, wind, and storage costs plunge, renewables beat fossil fuel prices and cut risks from oil & gas markets. Investing in clean power can save trillions in long-term energy costs and climate damage #EnergyTransition
🌊 New High Seas Treaty is in effect, creating first legal framework to protect biodiversity in international waters that cover two thirds of our oceans. It enables marine protected areas, science cooperation and sustainable use — a big leap for climate and marine resilience.
A Landmark 'High Seas Treaty' Has Arrived. Here's Why It's a Big Deal.
But does it hold water?
www.sciencealert.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:24 AM
🌊 New High Seas Treaty is in effect, creating first legal framework to protect biodiversity in international waters that cover two thirds of our oceans. It enables marine protected areas, science cooperation and sustainable use — a big leap for climate and marine resilience.
NYC’s new mayor sees climate & affordability as a team play
Experts say clean energy, building electrification & coastal resilience can cut emissions and energy bills while tackling inequality. If done right, climate action could help make NYC more affordable #ClimateEconomy
Experts say clean energy, building electrification & coastal resilience can cut emissions and energy bills while tackling inequality. If done right, climate action could help make NYC more affordable #ClimateEconomy
Can Mayor Mamdani Turn Climate Action Into an Affordability Win for NYC?
Columbia Climate School experts discuss the opportunities and challenges ahead for NYC's new mayor.
news.climate.columbia.edu
January 17, 2026 at 3:55 AM
NYC’s new mayor sees climate & affordability as a team play
Experts say clean energy, building electrification & coastal resilience can cut emissions and energy bills while tackling inequality. If done right, climate action could help make NYC more affordable #ClimateEconomy
Experts say clean energy, building electrification & coastal resilience can cut emissions and energy bills while tackling inequality. If done right, climate action could help make NYC more affordable #ClimateEconomy
Despite setbacks in U.S. climate policy, eight Columbia Climate School experts find reasons to be hopeful in 2026 🌍✨ from rising student leadership and new climate programs to practical solutions ready for action and stronger local and global engagement. 🌱📈 #ClimateHope
Columbia Climate School Experts on What Gives Them Hope in 2026
Eight experts from the Climate School offer words of encouragement for the new year.
news.climate.columbia.edu
January 16, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Despite setbacks in U.S. climate policy, eight Columbia Climate School experts find reasons to be hopeful in 2026 🌍✨ from rising student leadership and new climate programs to practical solutions ready for action and stronger local and global engagement. 🌱📈 #ClimateHope
2026 brings real climate progress 🌍✨ Renewables have overtaken coal as the world’s top electricity source, clean power growth is spreading to places like Pakistan & the Maldives, and cheaper renewables mean jobs, resilience & energy access everywhere 💡🌱 #CleanEnergyWins
A few reasons to feel hopeful about the climate in 2026
This roundup of The Conversation’s climate coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine. 2025 was a brutal year for the climate: record temperatures, ever…
theconversation.com
January 16, 2026 at 3:22 AM
2026 brings real climate progress 🌍✨ Renewables have overtaken coal as the world’s top electricity source, clean power growth is spreading to places like Pakistan & the Maldives, and cheaper renewables mean jobs, resilience & energy access everywhere 💡🌱 #CleanEnergyWins
Ghana is turning climate leadership into coordinated action 🌍🇬🇭 The gov’t is aligning ministries, embassies & partners to boost climate resilience, unlock finance, and build a Sustainability Hub. Strong diplomacy can bring green investment & economic gains. #ClimateAction
Ghana deepens climate diplomacy through strategic government coordination
Ghana is strengthening its climate leadership on the African continent through deliberate diplomatic engagement and coordinated government action aimed at sustainability and resilience.
www.ghanaweb.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Ghana is turning climate leadership into coordinated action 🌍🇬🇭 The gov’t is aligning ministries, embassies & partners to boost climate resilience, unlock finance, and build a Sustainability Hub. Strong diplomacy can bring green investment & economic gains. #ClimateAction
1️⃣ New Year, Cleaner Coasts 🌊
Several new state laws are going into effect in 2026 to curb plastic pollution and toxic chemicals — from grocery stores to hotel bathrooms. Real policy action is turning the tide on single-use plastics. 🌍📜 #PlasticPollution
Several new state laws are going into effect in 2026 to curb plastic pollution and toxic chemicals — from grocery stores to hotel bathrooms. Real policy action is turning the tide on single-use plastics. 🌍📜 #PlasticPollution
Ringing in the New Year with New Plastic Pollution Prevention Laws
As we kick off 2026, Surfrider is excited to celebrate a wave of new plastic pollution prevention laws taking effect across the United States.
www.surfrider.org
January 15, 2026 at 5:17 AM
1️⃣ New Year, Cleaner Coasts 🌊
Several new state laws are going into effect in 2026 to curb plastic pollution and toxic chemicals — from grocery stores to hotel bathrooms. Real policy action is turning the tide on single-use plastics. 🌍📜 #PlasticPollution
Several new state laws are going into effect in 2026 to curb plastic pollution and toxic chemicals — from grocery stores to hotel bathrooms. Real policy action is turning the tide on single-use plastics. 🌍📜 #PlasticPollution
Climate myths meet reality 🧠🌍
Scientists are rebutting common falsehoods about climate change by clarifying what the evidence really shows, helping cut through misinformation and build public understanding so solutions can scale with urgency and confidence. #ClimateTruth
Scientists are rebutting common falsehoods about climate change by clarifying what the evidence really shows, helping cut through misinformation and build public understanding so solutions can scale with urgency and confidence. #ClimateTruth
Scientists push back on climate myths » Yale Climate Connections
A global network of experts at Science Feedback is correcting false claims about climate change and clean energy.
yaleclimateconnections.org
January 14, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Climate myths meet reality 🧠🌍
Scientists are rebutting common falsehoods about climate change by clarifying what the evidence really shows, helping cut through misinformation and build public understanding so solutions can scale with urgency and confidence. #ClimateTruth
Scientists are rebutting common falsehoods about climate change by clarifying what the evidence really shows, helping cut through misinformation and build public understanding so solutions can scale with urgency and confidence. #ClimateTruth
Kids leading the way on climate! 🚴♂️ ‘Bike buses’—groups of students biking to school with adults—are cutting traffic near campuses, trimming pollution, and boosting health and focus. Small wheels, big impact for cleaner air and smarter cities🌿 #ClimateWins 
More Children Are Powering Their Own Wheels to School as Part of ‘Bike Buses’ - Inside Climate News
School kids who ride in packs led by adults to school improve both their health and their grades, reduce traffic and pollution around schools and help cut climate-warming emissions.
insideclimatenews.org
January 14, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Kids leading the way on climate! 🚴♂️ ‘Bike buses’—groups of students biking to school with adults—are cutting traffic near campuses, trimming pollution, and boosting health and focus. Small wheels, big impact for cleaner air and smarter cities🌿 #ClimateWins 
1️⃣ From Sea to Shining Sea 🌞🇺🇸
2025 was a big year for state solar policy wins — cutting red tape, boosting jobs and clean power across the U.S. 🌱👇
2025 was a big year for state solar policy wins — cutting red tape, boosting jobs and clean power across the U.S. 🌱👇
From Sea to Shining Sea: A Recap of 2025 State Solar Policy Wins - CleanTechnica
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Here’s an update from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) on its state policy wins in 2025 and what comes next: Illinois took a major step forward today as Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the 2025 Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability ... [continued]
cleantechnica.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:07 AM
1️⃣ From Sea to Shining Sea 🌞🇺🇸
2025 was a big year for state solar policy wins — cutting red tape, boosting jobs and clean power across the U.S. 🌱👇
2025 was a big year for state solar policy wins — cutting red tape, boosting jobs and clean power across the U.S. 🌱👇
Republicans are warming to electric cars and the partisan divide over EVs is shrinking, according to new survey data. Resistance has eased as buyers focus more on performance and jobs than politics, a sign EV adoption may become more mainstream even amid policy shifts. 🚗
Republicans Are Finally Warming Up To Electric Cars
Today on Critical Materials: EVs are becoming less political in America, Ram CEO says EVs are 'fantastic' and Europe offers China a way to save on EV tariffs.
insideevs.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Republicans are warming to electric cars and the partisan divide over EVs is shrinking, according to new survey data. Resistance has eased as buyers focus more on performance and jobs than politics, a sign EV adoption may become more mainstream even amid policy shifts. 🚗
China’s shift to EVs and clean power is shrinking its oil appetite 🌍⚡️
Once a top buyer of Venezuelan crude, China’s “peak oil” demand now looks near as EVs boom. That weakens long-term oil markets even as the U.S. pursues Venezuelan oil. 💡🚗 #CleanEnergy #EVRevolution
Once a top buyer of Venezuelan crude, China’s “peak oil” demand now looks near as EVs boom. That weakens long-term oil markets even as the U.S. pursues Venezuelan oil. 💡🚗 #CleanEnergy #EVRevolution
Trump wants to own Venezuela’s oil, but its largest oil customer is speeding toward clean energy | CNN
Energy experts say the US and China are diverging on the energy transition, with China sprinting far ahead on renewables and EVs, while the US doubles down on drilling oil at home and abroad.
www.cnn.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:19 AM
China’s shift to EVs and clean power is shrinking its oil appetite 🌍⚡️
Once a top buyer of Venezuelan crude, China’s “peak oil” demand now looks near as EVs boom. That weakens long-term oil markets even as the U.S. pursues Venezuelan oil. 💡🚗 #CleanEnergy #EVRevolution
Once a top buyer of Venezuelan crude, China’s “peak oil” demand now looks near as EVs boom. That weakens long-term oil markets even as the U.S. pursues Venezuelan oil. 💡🚗 #CleanEnergy #EVRevolution
After federal incentives were cut and policy shifted under Trump, project economics are more uncertain, but big companies are still investing in utility-scale solar and storage — signaling that clean energy’s fundamentals still attract capital despite headwinds. ⚡️💼
www.wsj.com/articles...
www.wsj.com/articles...
January 13, 2026 at 10:25 PM
After federal incentives were cut and policy shifted under Trump, project economics are more uncertain, but big companies are still investing in utility-scale solar and storage — signaling that clean energy’s fundamentals still attract capital despite headwinds. ⚡️💼
www.wsj.com/articles...
www.wsj.com/articles...
In Virginia lawmakers are pushing clean energy with affordability top of mind 🌞⚡️
Policies aim to expand solar, storage and efficiency while lowering bills, showing climate solutions can go hand-in-hand with economic relief and grid resilience. 🌱💡 #CleanEnergyEconomy
Policies aim to expand solar, storage and efficiency while lowering bills, showing climate solutions can go hand-in-hand with economic relief and grid resilience. 🌱💡 #CleanEnergyEconomy
Emboldened Virginia Democrats focus on clean energy, affordability
Their proposals include bills intended to increase renewables and energy storage, expand utility efficiency programs and improve load forecasting.
www.utilitydive.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:29 PM
In Virginia lawmakers are pushing clean energy with affordability top of mind 🌞⚡️
Policies aim to expand solar, storage and efficiency while lowering bills, showing climate solutions can go hand-in-hand with economic relief and grid resilience. 🌱💡 #CleanEnergyEconomy
Policies aim to expand solar, storage and efficiency while lowering bills, showing climate solutions can go hand-in-hand with economic relief and grid resilience. 🌱💡 #CleanEnergyEconomy
Clean energy isn’t just green, it’s cheaper 🌞💨📉
As solar, wind, and storage costs plunge, renewables beat fossil fuel prices and cut risks from oil & gas markets. Investing in clean power can save trillions in long-term energy costs and climate damage #EnergyTransition
As solar, wind, and storage costs plunge, renewables beat fossil fuel prices and cut risks from oil & gas markets. Investing in clean power can save trillions in long-term energy costs and climate damage #EnergyTransition
How clean energy could save us trillions
As clean energy prices fall, a fast transition to renewable energy is the cheapest option on the table. Experts say it could save us trillions in energy costs alone.
www.dw.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Clean energy isn’t just green, it’s cheaper 🌞💨📉
As solar, wind, and storage costs plunge, renewables beat fossil fuel prices and cut risks from oil & gas markets. Investing in clean power can save trillions in long-term energy costs and climate damage #EnergyTransition
As solar, wind, and storage costs plunge, renewables beat fossil fuel prices and cut risks from oil & gas markets. Investing in clean power can save trillions in long-term energy costs and climate damage #EnergyTransition
2025 was a year of clean energy milestones 🌍⚡️
Wind & solar beat coal globally for the first time, EVs hit 25% of new car sales, and renewables continue to get cheaper and bigger—even as U.S. policy lags. Progress shows clean tech can reshape the energy future. 🌱📈
e360.yale.edu/digest...
Wind & solar beat coal globally for the first time, EVs hit 25% of new car sales, and renewables continue to get cheaper and bigger—even as U.S. policy lags. Progress shows clean tech can reshape the energy future. 🌱📈
e360.yale.edu/digest...
January 12, 2026 at 4:18 PM
2025 was a year of clean energy milestones 🌍⚡️
Wind & solar beat coal globally for the first time, EVs hit 25% of new car sales, and renewables continue to get cheaper and bigger—even as U.S. policy lags. Progress shows clean tech can reshape the energy future. 🌱📈
e360.yale.edu/digest...
Wind & solar beat coal globally for the first time, EVs hit 25% of new car sales, and renewables continue to get cheaper and bigger—even as U.S. policy lags. Progress shows clean tech can reshape the energy future. 🌱📈
e360.yale.edu/digest...
Europe and allies are doubling down on clean power as the US moves to exit the International Renewable Energy Agency. At IRENA’s assembly they called the energy transition “unstoppable” and reaffirmed funding and cooperation to keep renewables rising. 🌍⚡️ #CleanEnergy
Governments defend clean energy transition as US snubs renewables agency
Trump's move to withdraw the US from IRENA would cut a fifth of the agency's core budget, but other countries tell its assembly clean energy is here to stay
www.climatechangenews.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Europe and allies are doubling down on clean power as the US moves to exit the International Renewable Energy Agency. At IRENA’s assembly they called the energy transition “unstoppable” and reaffirmed funding and cooperation to keep renewables rising. 🌍⚡️ #CleanEnergy
NYC’s new mayor sees climate & affordability as a team play
Experts say clean energy, building electrification & coastal resilience can cut emissions and energy bills while tackling inequality. If done right, climate action could help make NYC more affordable #ClimateEconomy
Experts say clean energy, building electrification & coastal resilience can cut emissions and energy bills while tackling inequality. If done right, climate action could help make NYC more affordable #ClimateEconomy
Can Mayor Mamdani Turn Climate Action Into an Affordability Win for NYC?
Columbia Climate School experts discuss the opportunities and challenges ahead for NYC's new mayor.
news.climate.columbia.edu
January 12, 2026 at 1:24 AM
NYC’s new mayor sees climate & affordability as a team play
Experts say clean energy, building electrification & coastal resilience can cut emissions and energy bills while tackling inequality. If done right, climate action could help make NYC more affordable #ClimateEconomy
Experts say clean energy, building electrification & coastal resilience can cut emissions and energy bills while tackling inequality. If done right, climate action could help make NYC more affordable #ClimateEconomy
Egypt just inked $1.8 B in clean energy deals to build big solar + battery projects and launch local energy storage manufacturing, boosting renewables and job growth as it aims for 42 % clean power by 2030. 🌞🔋🌍 #CleanEnergy #ClimateEconomy
Egypt signs renewable energy deals worth $1.8 billion
Egypt has signed renewable energy deals worth a combined $1.8 billion, state TV reported on Sunday.
www.reuters.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Egypt just inked $1.8 B in clean energy deals to build big solar + battery projects and launch local energy storage manufacturing, boosting renewables and job growth as it aims for 42 % clean power by 2030. 🌞🔋🌍 #CleanEnergy #ClimateEconomy
Despite setbacks in U.S. climate policy, eight Columbia Climate School experts find reasons to be hopeful in 2026 🌍✨ from rising student leadership and new climate programs to practical solutions ready for action and stronger local and global engagement. 🌱📈 #ClimateHope
Columbia Climate School Experts on What Gives Them Hope in 2026
Eight experts from the Climate School offer words of encouragement for the new year.
news.climate.columbia.edu
January 11, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Despite setbacks in U.S. climate policy, eight Columbia Climate School experts find reasons to be hopeful in 2026 🌍✨ from rising student leadership and new climate programs to practical solutions ready for action and stronger local and global engagement. 🌱📈 #ClimateHope
In 2025 marine protected areas grew to cover ~9.6% of the seas, with places like Samoa safeguarding 30% of its waters and French Polynesia creating huge new sanctuaries. But we’re still far from the 30% global goal, and only a small slice is fully protected.
Marine protected areas expanded in 2025, but still far from 30% goal
In December 2022, nearly 200 nations committed to protecting 30% of Earth’s lands and waters by 2030. As of 2025, about 9.6% of the world’s oceans are now covered by marine protected areas, according to the latest global tracking data by the World Database on Protected Areas. This marks a 1.2% increase in 2025, up […]
news.mongabay.com
January 11, 2026 at 7:03 AM
In 2025 marine protected areas grew to cover ~9.6% of the seas, with places like Samoa safeguarding 30% of its waters and French Polynesia creating huge new sanctuaries. But we’re still far from the 30% global goal, and only a small slice is fully protected.
A major study with 13,000+ Americans finds that widely cited climate messages can nudge beliefs, concern and policy support a bit, but don’t boost donations—and work similarly across political lines. Sustained communication matters for long-term shift. 🌍🗣️
Study reveals opportunities, challenges of climate messaging | Cornell Chronicle
Widely cited messages tend to be effective but short-term messaging can only go so far in swaying people regarding the urgency of climate change, an international team led by a Cornell researcher has found.
news.cornell.edu
January 11, 2026 at 6:54 AM
A major study with 13,000+ Americans finds that widely cited climate messages can nudge beliefs, concern and policy support a bit, but don’t boost donations—and work similarly across political lines. Sustained communication matters for long-term shift. 🌍🗣️