Jason Lewis
@jasonwlewis.bsky.social
Business consultant, climate activist, energy expert, and mediocre outdoors sports enthusiast working toward a net-zero 2050. Founder of Climate Optimists pod. https://www.climateoptimists.co/
When you give the keys to a crackpot, there are gonna be consequences.
Reducing processed foods is great, but more red meat and full fat dairy?! What a joke.
#RFK #anti-science
Reducing processed foods is great, but more red meat and full fat dairy?! What a joke.
#RFK #anti-science
Breaking News: The Trump administration's new dietary guidelines prioritize protein and urge Americans to avoid sugary, processed foods.
RFK Jr. Overhauls Food Pyramid to Emphasize Red Meat and Dairy
The Trump administration released new dietary guidelines on Wednesday, pushing Americans to prioritize protein and cut back on added sugars and processed foods.
nyti.ms
January 7, 2026 at 9:25 PM
When you give the keys to a crackpot, there are gonna be consequences.
Reducing processed foods is great, but more red meat and full fat dairy?! What a joke.
#RFK #anti-science
Reducing processed foods is great, but more red meat and full fat dairy?! What a joke.
#RFK #anti-science
This would be shocking if it weren't so predictable.
How the world works, part 2.
Second instalment of reporting on Trump family members, in-laws and how American diplomacy is now shaped by personal ties and curious business interests
Tiffany Trump Cruised on an Oil Mogul’s Yacht as Her Father-in-Law Talked Oil Deals www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/w...
Second instalment of reporting on Trump family members, in-laws and how American diplomacy is now shaped by personal ties and curious business interests
Tiffany Trump Cruised on an Oil Mogul’s Yacht as Her Father-in-Law Talked Oil Deals www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/w...
Tiffany Trump Cruised on an Oil Mogul’s Yacht as Her Father-in-Law Talked Oil Deals
www.nytimes.com
September 19, 2025 at 1:37 AM
This would be shocking if it weren't so predictable.
Being alarmist isn't constructive, but if there was ever a time to join that peaceful protest or support a group working to defend democracy, that time is now. #democracy
You need to know what might be coming.
Trump could have brought the nation together to confront political violence after the murder of Charlie Kirk.
Instead he appears to be preparing to use the shooting as a pretext to destroy his political opposition and consolidate power.
Trump could have brought the nation together to confront political violence after the murder of Charlie Kirk.
Instead he appears to be preparing to use the shooting as a pretext to destroy his political opposition and consolidate power.
September 16, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Being alarmist isn't constructive, but if there was ever a time to join that peaceful protest or support a group working to defend democracy, that time is now. #democracy
Refreshing to see a company fighting Trump's corrupt attacks on #cleanenergy. #climatesky
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Offshore Wind Giant Orsted Sues Trump Administration
Danish energy company Orsted sued the Trump administration, over the stop-work order the government issued last month for its offshore wind farm off of New England.
www.barrons.com
September 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Refreshing to see a company fighting Trump's corrupt attacks on #cleanenergy. #climatesky
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www.barrons.com/articles/off...
Hard to believe, but very real. The G.O.P bill now proposes taxing future wind & solar projects....
This bill will increase energy prices, eliminate jobs & increase CO2 emissions. If there was ever a time to call your Republican senator, it's now.
#climatesky
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/29/c...
This bill will increase energy prices, eliminate jobs & increase CO2 emissions. If there was ever a time to call your Republican senator, it's now.
#climatesky
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/29/c...
Surprise Tax in G.O.P. Bill Could Cripple Wind and Solar Power
www.nytimes.com
June 30, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Hard to believe, but very real. The G.O.P bill now proposes taxing future wind & solar projects....
This bill will increase energy prices, eliminate jobs & increase CO2 emissions. If there was ever a time to call your Republican senator, it's now.
#climatesky
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/29/c...
This bill will increase energy prices, eliminate jobs & increase CO2 emissions. If there was ever a time to call your Republican senator, it's now.
#climatesky
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/29/c...
So basically we're accelerating toward a climate cliff while Republicans in DC are trying to cut the brakelines..
#climatesky #bigoil #climate
#climatesky #bigoil #climate
June 20, 2025 at 3:04 AM
So basically we're accelerating toward a climate cliff while Republicans in DC are trying to cut the brakelines..
#climatesky #bigoil #climate
#climatesky #bigoil #climate
Senate released their outline of Trump's billionaire tax giveaway that guts clean energy tax credits & public lands. Now is time to push moderate Republican to make changes. #climate #climatesky #cleanenergy
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Tell your senators: Don’t sell out our planet for billionaire tax cuts | NRDC
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June 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Senate released their outline of Trump's billionaire tax giveaway that guts clean energy tax credits & public lands. Now is time to push moderate Republican to make changes. #climate #climatesky #cleanenergy
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The white house may be controlled by fossil fuel puppets, but the midterms will come quickly. It's up to us to hold our representatives accountable and that work needs to start now.
#climatesky #netzero #cleanenergy
#climatesky #netzero #cleanenergy
The Trump administration wants to get rid of all limits on climate-warming pollution from the nation's fossil fuel power plants. Fossil fuel interests hailed the proposal, which likely faces legal challenges from environmental groups. My @npr.org story: www.npr.org/2025/06/11/n...
Trump's EPA plans to repeal climate pollution limits on fossil fuel power plants
The Trump administration plans to get rid of all limits on climate-warming pollution from the nation's fossil fuel power plants. Fossil fuel interests hailed the proposal, which likely faces legal cha...
www.npr.org
June 11, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The white house may be controlled by fossil fuel puppets, but the midterms will come quickly. It's up to us to hold our representatives accountable and that work needs to start now.
#climatesky #netzero #cleanenergy
#climatesky #netzero #cleanenergy
I mean how else can you advance crackpot theories if those scientist people keep getting the way... #CDC #RFK
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RFK Jr’s ‘clean sweep’ of CDC vaccine panel experts will erode public trust
Public health officials, scientists and vaccine researchers sound alarm after health secretary fires 17 advisory members
www.theguardian.com
June 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I mean how else can you advance crackpot theories if those scientist people keep getting the way... #CDC #RFK
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Transportation is largest source of U.S. carbon emissions & last year was the hottest year on record. And yet, with our planet burning up, we still have lawmakers who want to further fossil fuel interests.
#EVs #ghg #climatesky
#EVs #ghg #climatesky
Breaking News: The Senate blocked California’s landmark plan to phase out the sale of gasoline-powered vehicles, setting up a legal battle over the electric car market in the U.S.
Senate Republicans Kill California’s Ban on Gas-Powered Cars
www.nytimes.com
May 22, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Transportation is largest source of U.S. carbon emissions & last year was the hottest year on record. And yet, with our planet burning up, we still have lawmakers who want to further fossil fuel interests.
#EVs #ghg #climatesky
#EVs #ghg #climatesky
If you were ever looking for a nudge to support NPR, this is it.
#NPR #pressfreedom #publicbroadcasting
#NPR #pressfreedom #publicbroadcasting
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May 5, 2025 at 8:29 PM
If you were ever looking for a nudge to support NPR, this is it.
#NPR #pressfreedom #publicbroadcasting
#NPR #pressfreedom #publicbroadcasting
Solar & EVs are industries of the future. Meanwhile, the U.S. is working to protect our fossil fuel sandcastle from the rising tide.
#climatesky #solar #evs
#climatesky #solar #evs
India, a big buyer of Chinese solar panels and electric vehicle batteries, is using a raft of government incentives to make more green gear at home. The country is spending money to try to catch up, but it has a long way to go.
India Sees a Future Making Solar Panels for Itself, and Maybe the World
Global wariness of Chinese solar and EV domination offers India an opening. The government is spending money to try to catch up, but it has a long way to go.
www.nytimes.com
May 5, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Solar & EVs are industries of the future. Meanwhile, the U.S. is working to protect our fossil fuel sandcastle from the rising tide.
#climatesky #solar #evs
#climatesky #solar #evs
Great to see China pressing forward w/ #cleanenergy even as Trump works to undermine it.
The irony is not only is doubling down on #fossilfuels reckless for our climate, but it also means we're falling further behind in the economy of the future.
#climatesky
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The irony is not only is doubling down on #fossilfuels reckless for our climate, but it also means we're falling further behind in the economy of the future.
#climatesky
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Xi contrasts China’s clean energy promises with Trump turmoil
Virtual meeting of leaders also hears UN’s António Guterres proclaim ‘no group or government’ can stop green revolution
www.theguardian.com
April 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Great to see China pressing forward w/ #cleanenergy even as Trump works to undermine it.
The irony is not only is doubling down on #fossilfuels reckless for our climate, but it also means we're falling further behind in the economy of the future.
#climatesky
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The irony is not only is doubling down on #fossilfuels reckless for our climate, but it also means we're falling further behind in the economy of the future.
#climatesky
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
I mean we wouldn't want to risk children's health getting in the way of corporate profits...
#trump #idiocracy
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/c...
#trump #idiocracy
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/c...
E.P.A. Set to Cancel Grants Aimed at Protecting Children From Toxic Chemicals
The cancellations, set to apply to pending and active grants, also affect research into “forever chemicals” contaminating the food supply.
www.nytimes.com
April 21, 2025 at 10:13 PM
I mean we wouldn't want to risk children's health getting in the way of corporate profits...
#trump #idiocracy
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/c...
#trump #idiocracy
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This week's rejection of fascism brought to you by #Wisconsin voters.
#crawford #musk
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#crawford #musk
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Results 2025: Crawford vs. Schimel
Get live results and maps from the 2025 Wisconsin spring elections.
www.nytimes.com
April 2, 2025 at 6:54 PM
This week's rejection of fascism brought to you by #Wisconsin voters.
#crawford #musk
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#crawford #musk
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Apparently, the Canadian government is joining the U.S. in pretending #climatechange isn't a problem.
#climatesky #carbonprice
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#climatesky #carbonprice
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Who really killed Canada’s carbon tax? Friends and foes alike
The axing of the consumer carbon tax marks a major turning point in Canadian climate policy. It fell victim to misinformation and populist attacks.
theconversation.com
April 2, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Apparently, the Canadian government is joining the U.S. in pretending #climatechange isn't a problem.
#climatesky #carbonprice
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#climatesky #carbonprice
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Now is the time to stand w/ #greenpeace as they fight the lawsuit brought by Energy Transfer. This is another prime example of big oil's work to silence the #climate movement.
#bigoil #climatesky
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#bigoil #climatesky
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Jury delivers verdict finding Greenpeace entities liable for more than US$660 million in Energy Transfer SLAPP trial - Greenpeace International
Free speech and right to protest on the line in the United States.
www.greenpeace.org
March 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Now is the time to stand w/ #greenpeace as they fight the lawsuit brought by Energy Transfer. This is another prime example of big oil's work to silence the #climate movement.
#bigoil #climatesky
www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
#bigoil #climatesky
www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
The EV revolution will continue with or without the U.S.
1) EV sales rose 25% in 2024
2) In China, EVs are now cheaper than internal combustion vehicles
3) Today, batteries made in China are 20% cheaper than in the U.S.
#climatesky #EVs #ghg #carbonfree
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1) EV sales rose 25% in 2024
2) In China, EVs are now cheaper than internal combustion vehicles
3) Today, batteries made in China are 20% cheaper than in the U.S.
#climatesky #EVs #ghg #carbonfree
www.iea.org/commentaries...
www.iea.org
March 11, 2025 at 12:35 AM
The EV revolution will continue with or without the U.S.
1) EV sales rose 25% in 2024
2) In China, EVs are now cheaper than internal combustion vehicles
3) Today, batteries made in China are 20% cheaper than in the U.S.
#climatesky #EVs #ghg #carbonfree
www.iea.org/commentaries...
1) EV sales rose 25% in 2024
2) In China, EVs are now cheaper than internal combustion vehicles
3) Today, batteries made in China are 20% cheaper than in the U.S.
#climatesky #EVs #ghg #carbonfree
www.iea.org/commentaries...
Yes, fossil gas has advantages to coal, but this piece @woodmackenzie.bsky.social feels more big oil marketing campaign than a true analysis of it as a transition fuel.
Yes, it has a role to play, but its also pushing us toward a climate tipping point, albeit less quickly. #climatesky #greensky
Yes, it has a role to play, but its also pushing us toward a climate tipping point, albeit less quickly. #climatesky #greensky
Gas has its critics. Some – with some reason – see it as just another fossil fuel driving the climate crisis. But can gas demonstrate its value as a low carbon, reliable, affordable and flexible transitional fuel that can help deliver the energy transition? 🔌💡
#EnergySky #GreenSky #ClimateSky
#EnergySky #GreenSky #ClimateSky
The bridge: natural gas's crucial role as a transitional energy source
In a world seeking greater access to clean, reliable and affordable energy, making the case for gas has never been more pressing. WoodMac has a very positive view of the growth in gas demand, particul...
www.woodmac.com
February 22, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Yes, fossil gas has advantages to coal, but this piece @woodmackenzie.bsky.social feels more big oil marketing campaign than a true analysis of it as a transition fuel.
Yes, it has a role to play, but its also pushing us toward a climate tipping point, albeit less quickly. #climatesky #greensky
Yes, it has a role to play, but its also pushing us toward a climate tipping point, albeit less quickly. #climatesky #greensky
Probably finally time to donate to that NGO working to hold power account... #justice
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Is Trump Breaking Federal Laws? We Asked Legal Experts
Is Trump Breaking Federal Laws? We Asked Legal Experts
time.com
February 5, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Probably finally time to donate to that NGO working to hold power account... #justice
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This should be a talking point we all use when talking about climate change, especially to elected officials. #climatesky
The analysis says the planetary eco-system is being threatened by climate change and nature loss and global GDP could contract by 50% between 2070 and 2090 without urgent action. www.forbes.com/sites/jamieh...
Global GDP Faces 50% Loss Without Climate Change Action, Study Finds
Dr. Jesse Abrams from the University of Exeter said we are “grossly underestimating risk due to climate change and nature-related crises” in an interview.
www.forbes.com
January 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM
This should be a talking point we all use when talking about climate change, especially to elected officials. #climatesky
Another glaring example of how big oil is obstructing climate action knowing full well the consequences.
The fires in L.A. show its long past time to hold them accountable for the damage they've fueled. #climatesky
The fires in L.A. show its long past time to hold them accountable for the damage they've fueled. #climatesky
Big oil spent $445m in last election cycle to influence Trump and Congress, report @climatepower.bsky.social says
Story by @dharna.bsky.social
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Story by @dharna.bsky.social
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Big oil spent $445m in last election cycle to influence Trump and Congress, report says
Investments ‘likely to pay dividends’, analysis says, as Trump unleashes dozens of pro-fossil fuel executive actions
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Another glaring example of how big oil is obstructing climate action knowing full well the consequences.
The fires in L.A. show its long past time to hold them accountable for the damage they've fueled. #climatesky
The fires in L.A. show its long past time to hold them accountable for the damage they've fueled. #climatesky
Hope we can see more momentum on right to repair at a state level to ultimately force national action. Would be a win for consumers and #climate.
The Federal Trade Commission and two states accuse Deere of costing farmers time and money by unfairly limiting software access and forcing the use of only authorized dealers.
John Deere faces U.S. lawsuit over farmers' ability to repair tractors
The Federal Trade Commission and two states accuse Deere of costing farmers time and money by unfairly limiting software access and forcing the use of only authorized dealers.
www.npr.org
January 15, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Hope we can see more momentum on right to repair at a state level to ultimately force national action. Would be a win for consumers and #climate.
This is yet another example of the corruption that is the #fossilfuel industry. Until the public is more aware of the problem, the industry and their front groups will continue to block and delay #climateaction. We should all be sharing this one around the Thanksgiving table.
WOW. The FBI is investigating an Exxon lobbyist for allegedly orchestrating the hacking & leaking of emails of 500+ environmentalists & their funders, colleagues & families in an ongoing effort to discredit lawsuits against the company for its climate deceit. www.reuters.com/business/ene...
Exclusive: Exxon lobbyist investigated over hack-and-leak of environmentalist emails, sources say
The FBI has been investigating a longtime Exxon Mobil consultant over the contractor's alleged role in a hack-and-leak operation that targeted hundreds of the oil company’s biggest critics, according to three people familiar with the matter.
www.reuters.com
November 27, 2024 at 9:50 PM
This is yet another example of the corruption that is the #fossilfuel industry. Until the public is more aware of the problem, the industry and their front groups will continue to block and delay #climateaction. We should all be sharing this one around the Thanksgiving table.
Some positive news for those who haven't seen it....
In first half of 2024, the E.U. generated 50% of its electricity from renewable energy with wind & solar alone overtaking fossil fuels for the first time!
#climatesky
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In first half of 2024, the E.U. generated 50% of its electricity from renewable energy with wind & solar alone overtaking fossil fuels for the first time!
#climatesky
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Wind and solar overtake EU fossil fuels in the first half of 2024
Fossil generation continues to fall in the EU, even as demand rebounds. Wind and solar rise to new highs, overtaking fossil fuels for the first time.
ember-climate.org
August 29, 2024 at 10:30 PM
Some positive news for those who haven't seen it....
In first half of 2024, the E.U. generated 50% of its electricity from renewable energy with wind & solar alone overtaking fossil fuels for the first time!
#climatesky
ember-climate.org/insights/res...
In first half of 2024, the E.U. generated 50% of its electricity from renewable energy with wind & solar alone overtaking fossil fuels for the first time!
#climatesky
ember-climate.org/insights/res...