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Catrin Einhorn @catrineinhorn.bsky.social · Jun 29

This is significant. Thank you @bradplumer.bsky.social for the reporting.

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G.O.P. Bill Adds Surprise Tax That Could Cripple Wind and Solar Power

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Catrin Einhorn @catrineinhorn.bsky.social · Mar 27

We have launched with five stories and will be adding 45 more. Let us know what we should be covering! We describe the series a bit more here, with comments from @katharinehayhoe.com and @hausfath.bsky.social. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/27/c...

A New Series in The Times, Inspired by You

Across the country, in red and blue states, everyday people, local groups and government officials are making creative plans that protect the environment. This year, we’ll be telling you about them.

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Catrin Einhorn @catrineinhorn.bsky.social · Mar 27

From state legislatures to community groups, from tribal lands to city parks to postage-stamp backyards, people are doing quiet, vital work to confront climate change and biodiversity loss. All year, @carabuckley.bsky.social and I will be writing about these efforts.
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50 States, 50 Fixes

A series about local solutions, and the people behind them, to environmental problems.

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Catrin Einhorn @catrineinhorn.bsky.social · Feb 19

I think it only works for the first couple weeks. Sorry about that!

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Catrin Einhorn @catrineinhorn.bsky.social · Jan 24

Is there a connection between a tiny endangered fish and a lack of water for fighting the Los Angeles wildfires? Here's the truth.
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In California Fires, Trump Blames Newsom for Withholding Water. Experts Disagree. (Gift Article)

President Trump has blamed a lack of water during the Los Angeles fires on California decisions that benefit a small fish. Yet experts say he’s confusing different issues.

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Catrin Einhorn @catrineinhorn.bsky.social · Jan 22

“By any economic measure, the United States is not facing an energy emergency, experts said.”
Here’s a link that won’t hit a paywall.
@bradplumer.bsky.social
cc accountless Lisa and Coral

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Trump Wants to Unleash Energy, as Long as It’s Not Wind or Solar (Gift Article)

Legal experts said the president was testing the boundaries of executive power with aggressive orders designed to stop the country from transitioning to renewable energy.

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Catrin Einhorn @catrineinhorn.bsky.social · Jan 14

Should have posted this when it published last week. Please get in touch with any developments or insight into how the LA fires are affecting wildlife.

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The blazes also raise worries for Southern California wildlife.

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Catrin Einhorn @catrineinhorn.bsky.social · Jan 2

Happy New Year! If you missed this IPBES report, today seems like a good day to check it out. Here’s a link to our story that won’t hit a paywall.

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