Lisa Sorg
@lisasorg.bsky.social
NC reporter, Inside Climate News. Native Hoosier, fan of lichens, ants, rivers. Ardent upcycler. Lost the state spelling bee on the word “gauche.” Signal: 919-536-2341
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Zillow scrubbed climate risk data under pressure from California’s real estate brokers and agents who were concerned about its impact on home prices. A plugin in development would restore that data.
A California Climate Expert Is Working to Restore Climate Risk Scores Deleted by Zillow - Inside Climate News
The real estate website scrubbed the data under pressure from California’s real estate brokers and agents who were concerned about its impact on home prices. Neil Matouka thinks prospective buyers hav...
insideclimatenews.org
January 20, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Zillow scrubbed climate risk data under pressure from California’s real estate brokers and agents who were concerned about its impact on home prices. A plugin in development would restore that data.
US Army Corps & State Ports asked #NC Div of Coastal Mgmt to pause its consistency review for massive dredging of Cape Fear River that would slather beaches & bird islands in PFAS-tainted material. Corps wants to weigh issues raised by public, DCM. Background:
insideclimatenews.org/news/1101202...
insideclimatenews.org/news/1101202...
The Army Corps of Engineers Wants to Dredge the Cape Fear River. Environmentalists Tally the Costs. - Inside Climate News
On a ferry trip across the Cape Fear, they pass beaches and bird habitats that could be endangered by PFAS deposits. The Trump administration has already proposed rolling back PFAS limits for drinking...
insideclimatenews.org
January 20, 2026 at 11:09 PM
US Army Corps & State Ports asked #NC Div of Coastal Mgmt to pause its consistency review for massive dredging of Cape Fear River that would slather beaches & bird islands in PFAS-tainted material. Corps wants to weigh issues raised by public, DCM. Background:
insideclimatenews.org/news/1101202...
insideclimatenews.org/news/1101202...
Seriously? In the 27707?
January 19, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Seriously? In the 27707?
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As this article points out, Trump's new plans to accelerate energy for new data centres will probably *worsen* power bills: the energy will be mostly fossil gas, and gas is set to become even more cripplingly expensive
insideclimatenews.org/news/1601202...
insideclimatenews.org/news/1601202...
January 17, 2026 at 3:45 PM
As this article points out, Trump's new plans to accelerate energy for new data centres will probably *worsen* power bills: the energy will be mostly fossil gas, and gas is set to become even more cripplingly expensive
insideclimatenews.org/news/1601202...
insideclimatenews.org/news/1601202...
Reviewed some bankruptcy documents for a story and the person assigned their cats a value of $5 each. Two cats, a $10 asset.
Not sure whether to feel sad or mad that his cats were worth only that much.
Not sure whether to feel sad or mad that his cats were worth only that much.
January 16, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Reviewed some bankruptcy documents for a story and the person assigned their cats a value of $5 each. Two cats, a $10 asset.
Not sure whether to feel sad or mad that his cats were worth only that much.
Not sure whether to feel sad or mad that his cats were worth only that much.
Big news: Davidson County, #NC you're next up for a new Duke E nat gas plant. Duke owns 1600 acres of timberland on the Yadkin River 8.5 mi west of Lexington.
insideclimatenews.org/news/1501202...
insideclimatenews.org/news/1501202...
Duke Energy Plans to Build a Massive Natural Gas Power Plant in Davidson County. But Where, Exactly? - Inside Climate News
The powerful North Carolina utility is cagey about the exact location, but there are clues, and environmentalists want to know. In any event, a fossil fuel buildout is on.
insideclimatenews.org
January 16, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Big news: Davidson County, #NC you're next up for a new Duke E nat gas plant. Duke owns 1600 acres of timberland on the Yadkin River 8.5 mi west of Lexington.
insideclimatenews.org/news/1501202...
insideclimatenews.org/news/1501202...
Tune in tomorrow morning @insideclimatenews.org to learn where Duke Energy could build a new natural gas plant. Hint: Visit one of NC's lovely wineries while you admire the enormous smokestacks!
January 15, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Tune in tomorrow morning @insideclimatenews.org to learn where Duke Energy could build a new natural gas plant. Hint: Visit one of NC's lovely wineries while you admire the enormous smokestacks!
2026 is a shit year, but I got today's Wordle in one guess 1,670 1/6*
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January 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
2026 is a shit year, but I got today's Wordle in one guess 1,670 1/6*
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A shadowy system in international law lets foreign investors sue governments. Venezuela faces more of these cases than any other nation, and the dispute over its oil has added another layer of uncertainty to its future.
Fight Over Venezuelan Oil Highlights Shadowy International Legal System - Inside Climate News
Trump said the socialist government “stole” from American oil companies. Those firms have been seeking billions in compensation through a controversial arbitration system.
insideclimatenews.org
January 13, 2026 at 7:51 PM
A shadowy system in international law lets foreign investors sue governments. Venezuela faces more of these cases than any other nation, and the dispute over its oil has added another layer of uncertainty to its future.
Stokes Co just approved the mega datacenter by a 3-2 vote; folks are very upset
January 13, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Stokes Co just approved the mega datacenter by a 3-2 vote; folks are very upset
Protesters outside are so loud at the Stokes Co. Commissioners mtg vs. a proposed mega-data center that I can hear them through the live stream. And the online chat is lit.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=st-y...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=st-y...
Stokes County BOCC Meeting - January 12, 2026 6:00pm
YouTube video by Stokes County Board of Commissioners
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Protesters outside are so loud at the Stokes Co. Commissioners mtg vs. a proposed mega-data center that I can hear them through the live stream. And the online chat is lit.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=st-y...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=st-y...
I loved writing this story b/c I'm a huge fan of rivers. Not so much a fan of #PFAS which would likely contaminate the 17m cubic yards of sand and silt the US Army Corps plans to slather on bird islands and beaches insideclimatenews.org/news/1101202...
The Army Corps of Engineers Wants to Dredge the Cape Fear River. Environmentalists Tally the Costs. - Inside Climate News
On a ferry trip across the Cape Fear, they pass beaches and bird habitats that could be endangered by PFAS deposits. The Trump administration has already proposed rolling back PFAS limits for drinking...
insideclimatenews.org
January 11, 2026 at 3:08 PM
I loved writing this story b/c I'm a huge fan of rivers. Not so much a fan of #PFAS which would likely contaminate the 17m cubic yards of sand and silt the US Army Corps plans to slather on bird islands and beaches insideclimatenews.org/news/1101202...
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How much has ICE officer training deteriorated under Trump?
New deportation officers at ICE used to receive about 5 months of training; Academy training has now been shortened to just 47 days, a number "picked because Trump is the 47th president."
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
New deportation officers at ICE used to receive about 5 months of training; Academy training has now been shortened to just 47 days, a number "picked because Trump is the 47th president."
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
Fast Times at Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Flush with cash and soaring with hubris, Trump appointees are supersizing ICE.
www.theatlantic.com
January 10, 2026 at 8:26 PM
How much has ICE officer training deteriorated under Trump?
New deportation officers at ICE used to receive about 5 months of training; Academy training has now been shortened to just 47 days, a number "picked because Trump is the 47th president."
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
New deportation officers at ICE used to receive about 5 months of training; Academy training has now been shortened to just 47 days, a number "picked because Trump is the 47th president."
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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New research reveals an unappreciated public health crisis: people living in slums in the developing world are increasingly burning the toxic plastic trash that surrounds their communities as a last-resort fuel to cook and heat their homes.
Burning Plastic Waste for Household Fuel Endangers Millions - Inside Climate News
People in low-income urban communities in the Global South without access to reliable energy sources are burning the toxic plastic waste inundating their communities to cook and heat their homes.
insideclimatenews.org
January 10, 2026 at 12:16 AM
New research reveals an unappreciated public health crisis: people living in slums in the developing world are increasingly burning the toxic plastic trash that surrounds their communities as a last-resort fuel to cook and heat their homes.
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As the Trump administration unravels international commitments to address climate change, the Supreme Court will likely weigh in.
As the Trump Administration Withdraws From Climate Treaties, Legal Scholars Debate Whether—and How—It Can Do So - Inside Climate News
After the Trump administration announced late Wednesday that it would withdraw from the foundational agreement underpinning the international effort to slow the climate crisis, global leaders and clim...
insideclimatenews.org
January 9, 2026 at 8:19 PM
As the Trump administration unravels international commitments to address climate change, the Supreme Court will likely weigh in.
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Venezuela’s “extra heavy” oil packs some of the highest associated greenhouse gas emissions of any crude oil. The country’s leaky gas infrastructure is partly to blame.
‘The Dirtiest, Worst Oil’ Is in Venezuela - Inside Climate News
The country’s “extra heavy” oil packs some of the highest associated greenhouse gas emissions of any crude oil.
insideclimatenews.org
January 9, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Venezuela’s “extra heavy” oil packs some of the highest associated greenhouse gas emissions of any crude oil. The country’s leaky gas infrastructure is partly to blame.
Reposted by Lisa Sorg
More of Venezuela’s heavy, sour crude oil won’t be flowing anytime soon, despite the Trump administration’s promises, experts say.
Oil Industry Will Eye Venezuela Warily, Experts Say - Inside Climate News
Given Venezuela’s murky political future, few analysts expect a rush to invest the billions needed to pump more oil from the world’s largest reserves.
insideclimatenews.org
January 8, 2026 at 4:53 PM
More of Venezuela’s heavy, sour crude oil won’t be flowing anytime soon, despite the Trump administration’s promises, experts say.
Given recent events, Dry January not gonna happen
January 3, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Given recent events, Dry January not gonna happen
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It’s a good thing Congress isn’t alive to see this
June 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
It’s a good thing Congress isn’t alive to see this
I'm off this week, but this is on my (and probably every NC journalists') story list for the new year: Duke E just filed its early site permit application with the NRC for potential new nukes at Belews Creek
www.duke-energy.com/info/unindex...
www.duke-energy.com/info/unindex...
www.duke-energy.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I'm off this week, but this is on my (and probably every NC journalists') story list for the new year: Duke E just filed its early site permit application with the NRC for potential new nukes at Belews Creek
www.duke-energy.com/info/unindex...
www.duke-energy.com/info/unindex...
Last few times I’ve been to Lakewood Social I’ve overheard couples working through their stuff. Same table each time. So if you’re having relationship issues, please proceed to Table N2
December 27, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Last few times I’ve been to Lakewood Social I’ve overheard couples working through their stuff. Same table each time. So if you’re having relationship issues, please proceed to Table N2
Reposted by Lisa Sorg
After decades of coal mining destroyed Pennsylvania’s waterways, fracking waste is adding a new kind of pollution.
The ‘Toxic Cocktail’ Brewing in Pennsylvania’s Waterways - Inside Climate News
Pennsylvania is still cleaning up decades’ worth of coal mining pollution. Now it must also contend with millions of tons of fracking waste, some of it radioactive.
insideclimatenews.org
December 22, 2025 at 2:15 AM
After decades of coal mining destroyed Pennsylvania’s waterways, fracking waste is adding a new kind of pollution.
True story: Today's my mom's b'day. She was born ~3 wks. early. Her dad (my grandpa) was a schoolteacher and didn't want to miss work for her birth, so demanded my grandma have her over the winter break -- via C Section
If yr wondering what patriarchy looks like.
If yr wondering what patriarchy looks like.
December 21, 2025 at 6:46 PM
True story: Today's my mom's b'day. She was born ~3 wks. early. Her dad (my grandpa) was a schoolteacher and didn't want to miss work for her birth, so demanded my grandma have her over the winter break -- via C Section
If yr wondering what patriarchy looks like.
If yr wondering what patriarchy looks like.
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Not good.
“If you don’t actually do the audits and find out where this stuff is actually going, if for no other reason than to keep the operators honest, it becomes very difficult to say with a straight face that you’re really effectively regulating this stuff. Because you just don’t know.”
“If you don’t actually do the audits and find out where this stuff is actually going, if for no other reason than to keep the operators honest, it becomes very difficult to say with a straight face that you’re really effectively regulating this stuff. Because you just don’t know.”
Tracking Oil and Gas Waste in Pennsylvania Is Still a ‘Logistical Mess’ - Inside Climate News
More than a decade after regulators promised to improve reporting standards for this waste, an Inside Climate News investigation found huge discrepancies in state records.
insideclimatenews.org
December 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Not good.
“If you don’t actually do the audits and find out where this stuff is actually going, if for no other reason than to keep the operators honest, it becomes very difficult to say with a straight face that you’re really effectively regulating this stuff. Because you just don’t know.”
“If you don’t actually do the audits and find out where this stuff is actually going, if for no other reason than to keep the operators honest, it becomes very difficult to say with a straight face that you’re really effectively regulating this stuff. Because you just don’t know.”