September 2024 – Climate Desk

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Mother Jones

“They stole an election”: Former Florida senator found guilty in “ghost candidates” scandal

Frank Artiles' legal saga helped expose a utility conglomerate's political meddling.

Mario Alejandro Ariza · September 30, 2024
Guardian

Right-wing think tank targets efforts to educate federal judges on climate science

The group appears connected to Leonard Leo, who has helped push the Supreme Court to the right.

Dharna Noor and Alice Herman · September 29, 2024
Mother Jones

The guy behind Project 2025 says the climate agenda is worse than global warming

“I enjoy my high carbon lifestyle,” he told the audience at a New York event.

Jackie Flynn Mogensen · September 25, 2024
Guardian

Swing states in US election are biggest winners in Democrats’ landmark climate bill

Seven states received almost half of funds for clean energy manufacturing, though there is little evidence it will deliver electorally for Democrats

Oliver Milman and Dharna Noor; graphics by Andrew Witherspoon · September 24, 2024
YaleEnvironment360

How agroforestry could help revitalize America’s Corn Belt

Growing trees alongside crops and livestock can improve soils, produce nutrient-rich foods, and build resilience to climate change.

Tom Philpott · September 21, 2024
Mother Jones

Florida “Ghost Candidates” Scandal Puts the Entire Utility Sector on Trial

Election meddling, dark money, pseudonyms, surveillance—hardly the best look for a state-sanctioned monopoly.

Mario Alejandro Ariza · September 18, 2024
Grist

At the presidential debate, fossil fuels and energy politics took center stage

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump sought to court swing state voters in gas-rich Pennsylvania in their first head-to-head match.

Zoya Teirstein · September 11, 2024
Vox.com

Can we grow the economy without making more useless junk?

We buy stuff. We throw it away. There’s a system to stop this toxic cycle.

Izzie Ramirez · September 9, 2024
YaleEnvironment360

With hotter, drier weather, California’s joshua trees are in trouble

Officials are working on a plan to protect the distinctive yucca tree and its desert ecosystem by establishing refuges and controlling development.

Jim Robbins · September 5, 2024
Guardian

Whistleblower fired after exposing Ron DeSantis’ plans to bulldoze Florida parks

James Gaddis tanked Florida governor’s secretive scheme to build hotels and golf courses over acres of preserved land.

Richard Luscombe · September 4, 2024
Inside Climate News

In the Park Fire, an Indigenous fire practitioner sees beyond destruction

California’s latest historic wildfire serves as a stark reminder of the regenerative promise of Indigenous cultural burning.

Sarah Hopkins · September 1, 2024