Skylar Knight
@skylarknight.bsky.social
Science Communications @projectdrawdown.bsky.social
Freelance Writer & Editor
Words in bioGraphic, Sierra, Atlas Obscura, & more
Freelance Writer & Editor
Words in bioGraphic, Sierra, Atlas Obscura, & more
Emergency brake solutions have an outsized impact on near-term warming, with the potential to reduce emissions by as much as a third. Any guesses as to what percent of climate stories across three leading publications focus on those solutions?
Register for my upcoming webinar to find out!
Register for my upcoming webinar to find out!
The climate solutions that could buy us time? The media barely covers them. New research reveals which emergency brake solutions (like methane cuts) are ignored, despite their potential impact. 👉 https://bit.ly/4klUGov
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#SolutionsJournalism
@skylarknight.bsky.social @arizonastateuni.bsky.social
#SolutionsJournalism
Emergency Brakes in the News: Is mainstream media under-reporting the most urgently needed climate solutions?. After registering, you will receive a confirm...
Emergency brake climate solutions are among the most important to implement today. By rapidly reducing potent pollutants, such as methane, or preventing large pulses of emissions from entering the atm...
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February 10, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Emergency brake solutions have an outsized impact on near-term warming, with the potential to reduce emissions by as much as a third. Any guesses as to what percent of climate stories across three leading publications focus on those solutions?
Register for my upcoming webinar to find out!
Register for my upcoming webinar to find out!
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Amsterdam will ban fossil fuel and meat advertisements in public spaces and on public transport starting May 1st. 🥳
The European city banning all fossil fuel and meat adverts in public
Amsterdam initially proposed the move in 2020, becoming the first city in the world to do so.
www.euronews.com
February 8, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Amsterdam will ban fossil fuel and meat advertisements in public spaces and on public transport starting May 1st. 🥳
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We can build a world where being in a gambling ad is just as cringe as being in a crypto ad was a few super bowls ago.
NFT, crypto, sports betting, polymarket. It's all the same grift, and everyone associated with it deserves unending mockery at the very least.
NFT, crypto, sports betting, polymarket. It's all the same grift, and everyone associated with it deserves unending mockery at the very least.
February 9, 2026 at 12:05 AM
We can build a world where being in a gambling ad is just as cringe as being in a crypto ad was a few super bowls ago.
NFT, crypto, sports betting, polymarket. It's all the same grift, and everyone associated with it deserves unending mockery at the very least.
NFT, crypto, sports betting, polymarket. It's all the same grift, and everyone associated with it deserves unending mockery at the very least.
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Many people think that eating insects could be a good solution to climate change.
Nope. Not really.
Read more here, and see why Project Drawdown says this is "Not Recommended" as a climate solution.
drawdown.org/explorer/dep...
Nope. Not really.
Read more here, and see why Project Drawdown says this is "Not Recommended" as a climate solution.
drawdown.org/explorer/dep...
Deploy Insect Farming for Food and Feed
This solution involves industrially farming insects, such as crickets, mealworms, and black soldier fly larvae, to produce protein for human consumption, livestock feed, or pet food that is less resou...
drawdown.org
February 6, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Many people think that eating insects could be a good solution to climate change.
Nope. Not really.
Read more here, and see why Project Drawdown says this is "Not Recommended" as a climate solution.
drawdown.org/explorer/dep...
Nope. Not really.
Read more here, and see why Project Drawdown says this is "Not Recommended" as a climate solution.
drawdown.org/explorer/dep...
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When you build an unprecedented amount of renewable energy but it gets used to meet new data centre demand instead of replacing fossil fuels
February 3, 2026 at 1:10 PM
When you build an unprecedented amount of renewable energy but it gets used to meet new data centre demand instead of replacing fossil fuels
Does anyone know where I can order a few thousand tiny violins for a counterprotest?
A new group is advertising a "March for Billionaires" in San Francisco next weekend, starting in wealthy Pac Heights.
The group says a planned California billionaire tax would hit "value creators" who are "building, not taking."
Is it satire?
missionlocal.org/2026/02/sf-m...
The group says a planned California billionaire tax would hit "value creators" who are "building, not taking."
Is it satire?
missionlocal.org/2026/02/sf-m...
‘March for Billionaires’ planned in San Francisco. Is it satire?
New group is advertising a "March for Billionaires" in San Francisco. Their language closely mirrors real tech executives’ rhetoric.
missionlocal.org
February 2, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Does anyone know where I can order a few thousand tiny violins for a counterprotest?
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We often hear about the "hard-to-abate" emissions — especially from cement, steel, aviation...
Sometimes these are used to justify crazy carbon removal schemes.
But as Sarah Gleeson at Project Drawdown points out, "hard-to-abate" doesn't mean "impossible-to-abate"...
drawdown.org/insights/wha...
Sometimes these are used to justify crazy carbon removal schemes.
But as Sarah Gleeson at Project Drawdown points out, "hard-to-abate" doesn't mean "impossible-to-abate"...
drawdown.org/insights/wha...
What are “hard-to-abate” emissions – and why do they matter?
Hard-to-abate emissions aren't impossible-to-abate. Here's where we can start to reduce these stubborn emissions.
https://drawdown.org/insights/what-are-“hard-to-abate”-emissions-–-and-why-do-they-matter
February 2, 2026 at 4:33 PM
We often hear about the "hard-to-abate" emissions — especially from cement, steel, aviation...
Sometimes these are used to justify crazy carbon removal schemes.
But as Sarah Gleeson at Project Drawdown points out, "hard-to-abate" doesn't mean "impossible-to-abate"...
drawdown.org/insights/wha...
Sometimes these are used to justify crazy carbon removal schemes.
But as Sarah Gleeson at Project Drawdown points out, "hard-to-abate" doesn't mean "impossible-to-abate"...
drawdown.org/insights/wha...
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Recycling ♻️ is a mechanical process that repurposes waste into new products without altering their chemical structure. Recycling metal, glass, paper, and plastic currently reduces GHGs by over 1 Gt CO2-eq per year.
To learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/497W74u
To learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/497W74u
January 27, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Recycling ♻️ is a mechanical process that repurposes waste into new products without altering their chemical structure. Recycling metal, glass, paper, and plastic currently reduces GHGs by over 1 Gt CO2-eq per year.
To learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/497W74u
To learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/497W74u
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A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
January 25, 2026 at 12:28 PM
A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
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Methane has caused roughly 1/3 of our warming to date.
Most of it comes from our food system.
And we need to fix this.
Most of it comes from our food system.
And we need to fix this.
Methane has driven about one-third of warming to date 🔥 and is far more potent than CO₂ in the short term. Learn about solutions in latest Insights piece from Emily Cassidy, Research Associate and Paul West, Senior Scientist: https://bit.ly/3NqBEkx
@enviroem.bsky.social @paul-west.bsky.social
@enviroem.bsky.social @paul-west.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Methane has caused roughly 1/3 of our warming to date.
Most of it comes from our food system.
And we need to fix this.
Most of it comes from our food system.
And we need to fix this.
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Beef has a huge environmental cost. And the only real fix is to consume less of it.
drawdown.org/insights/gre...
drawdown.org/insights/gre...
Greenwashing and denial won’t solve beef’s enormous climate problems
Dive into the world of beef's environmental impact, from deforestation to climate change. Learn about the myths of "eco-friendly" beef and the industry's narratives.
drawdown.org
January 19, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Beef has a huge environmental cost. And the only real fix is to consume less of it.
drawdown.org/insights/gre...
drawdown.org/insights/gre...
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Methane has driven about one-third of warming to date 🔥 and is far more potent than CO₂ in the short term. Learn about solutions in latest Insights piece from Emily Cassidy, Research Associate and Paul West, Senior Scientist: https://bit.ly/3NqBEkx
@enviroem.bsky.social @paul-west.bsky.social
@enviroem.bsky.social @paul-west.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Methane has driven about one-third of warming to date 🔥 and is far more potent than CO₂ in the short term. Learn about solutions in latest Insights piece from Emily Cassidy, Research Associate and Paul West, Senior Scientist: https://bit.ly/3NqBEkx
@enviroem.bsky.social @paul-west.bsky.social
@enviroem.bsky.social @paul-west.bsky.social
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Around the world, costs of living have soared. We know that climate solutions save money in the long run, but are there any that offer immediate relief w/o upfront cost? 💸 Our team of experts provided a comprehensive list of solutions that cover food, transportation, and the home.
#affordability
#affordability
January 20, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Around the world, costs of living have soared. We know that climate solutions save money in the long run, but are there any that offer immediate relief w/o upfront cost? 💸 Our team of experts provided a comprehensive list of solutions that cover food, transportation, and the home.
#affordability
#affordability
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As Bill Gates recommends a “strategic pivot” away from climate change, the Gates Foundation made record investments in fossil fuel companies in 2024, despite its 2019 pledge to divest.
No one should ever listen to Gates about climate change again.
No one should ever listen to Gates about climate change again.
January 20, 2026 at 12:27 PM
As Bill Gates recommends a “strategic pivot” away from climate change, the Gates Foundation made record investments in fossil fuel companies in 2024, despite its 2019 pledge to divest.
No one should ever listen to Gates about climate change again.
No one should ever listen to Gates about climate change again.
Odd title framing, given that this study (and article) is about meat being taxed at the same rate as other food items. It's not a 'meat tax'; it's tax equity and the removal of harmful subsidies.
‘Meat tax’ could have significant impact on environmental footprint, study finds
Full VAT on meat products could cost EU households as little as €26 a year but cut impact by 3-6%, says paper
www.theguardian.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Odd title framing, given that this study (and article) is about meat being taxed at the same rate as other food items. It's not a 'meat tax'; it's tax equity and the removal of harmful subsidies.
More of this, please! Character-driven, place-based stories showing how clean energy builds resilience and cuts costs in the communities that need it most.
@canarymedia.com does this exceptionally well
@canarymedia.com does this exceptionally well
After Helene, rural North Carolina turns to solar and battery hubs
More than a year after the storm’s devastation, clean-energy microgrids are springing up in remote areas thanks to a program that could become a national…
www.canarymedia.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:09 PM
More of this, please! Character-driven, place-based stories showing how clean energy builds resilience and cuts costs in the communities that need it most.
@canarymedia.com does this exceptionally well
@canarymedia.com does this exceptionally well
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Three facts:
- Methane has caused ~30% of the warming we have seen so far.
- Curbing methane emissions is also one of the fastest ways to bend the curve on future warming. It’s a “emergency brake”.
- And the food system emits over half of global methane emissions.
drawdown.org/insights/we-...
- Methane has caused ~30% of the warming we have seen so far.
- Curbing methane emissions is also one of the fastest ways to bend the curve on future warming. It’s a “emergency brake”.
- And the food system emits over half of global methane emissions.
drawdown.org/insights/we-...
We can’t ignore the largest source of methane
Food is the largest source of human-caused methane – we ignore it at our peril
drawdown.org
January 16, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Three facts:
- Methane has caused ~30% of the warming we have seen so far.
- Curbing methane emissions is also one of the fastest ways to bend the curve on future warming. It’s a “emergency brake”.
- And the food system emits over half of global methane emissions.
drawdown.org/insights/we-...
- Methane has caused ~30% of the warming we have seen so far.
- Curbing methane emissions is also one of the fastest ways to bend the curve on future warming. It’s a “emergency brake”.
- And the food system emits over half of global methane emissions.
drawdown.org/insights/we-...
Good reminder that the 'war on science' is largely coming from those in power, not the people
New Pew Study on Trust in Science. Short answer: about the same as its been, with a bit of extra concern among Democrats about scientific leadership, clearly based on recent events.
www.statnews.com/2026/01/15/a...
www.statnews.com/2026/01/15/a...
Democrats say America’s role as a scientific leader is slipping, while Republicans remain unworried
Among Americans, trust in science increased slightly between 2024 and 2025, according to a new Pew Research poll.
www.statnews.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Good reminder that the 'war on science' is largely coming from those in power, not the people
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Vuvuzela (plug and play) + Megaphone by Titafubaki | Download free STL model | Printables.com
www.printables.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:30 AM
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Do you know about gelatinous salps? No? Trust us, you probably want to:
www.biographic.com/pelagic-pack...
www.biographic.com/pelagic-pack...
Pelagic Pack Animals - bioGraphic
Gelatinous salps shuttle tiny creatures and excess carbon into the deep.
www.biographic.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Do you know about gelatinous salps? No? Trust us, you probably want to:
www.biographic.com/pelagic-pack...
www.biographic.com/pelagic-pack...
Carbon capture on fossil fuel plants is NOT a climate solution as @projectdrawdown.bsky.social explains on the Drawdown Explorer
December 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Carbon capture on fossil fuel plants is NOT a climate solution as @projectdrawdown.bsky.social explains on the Drawdown Explorer
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if you think ai and water use is a giant problem, i have a bunch of stats about the ag sector to show you
as an environment reporter i think the bigger convo is re the energy use of ai vs its (comparatively minimal) water use, and how the data center buildout could not only increase emissions, but also open up cultural permissions for us to pursue more fossil fuel development in the name of the AI race
December 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
if you think ai and water use is a giant problem, i have a bunch of stats about the ag sector to show you
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How do we know what actually works when it comes to climate solutions? Check out how Project Drawdown evaluates solutions at the link: https://bit.ly/4plqDyS
December 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
How do we know what actually works when it comes to climate solutions? Check out how Project Drawdown evaluates solutions at the link: https://bit.ly/4plqDyS
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Of all the weird and wonderful critters in our mysterious ocean, gelatinous salps and their miraculously camouflaged hitchhikers are definitely some of my new favorites after writing this @biographic.bsky.social spotlight!
Pelagic Pack Animals - bioGraphic
Gelatinous salps shuttle tiny creatures and excess carbon into the deep.
www.biographic.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Of all the weird and wonderful critters in our mysterious ocean, gelatinous salps and their miraculously camouflaged hitchhikers are definitely some of my new favorites after writing this @biographic.bsky.social spotlight!
Excellent reporting by @afreedma.bsky.social showing, yet again, that personal vendettas are a leading driver of decision-making for this administration
The timing matters a lot on this effort to break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research. New reporting -- www.cnn.com/2025/12/17/c...
The Trump admin is closing a critical climate research center. Officials believe it’s really trying to punish a governor | CNN
The Trump administration announced plans Tuesday to shut down the National Center for Atmospheric Research, an organization responsible for improved weather models to tools that aid hurricane safety. ...
www.cnn.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Excellent reporting by @afreedma.bsky.social showing, yet again, that personal vendettas are a leading driver of decision-making for this administration