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Somebody finally made a good climate regulator video
November 7, 2025
On bringing reporting to the world of short-form video.
Why do solar installers keep stopping by my house?
August 1, 2025
A what now? solar guide, especially for DC residents.
If you've ever considered putting solar on your home...
June 2, 2025
... then it's probably time to call your Senators.
Where'd she go?
May 27, 2025
Reporting on an uncertain future
What cities & states can do now on climate
December 12, 2024
There's no shortage of efforts in the works
What should we do instead?
November 18, 2024
Imagination and communication needed for coal communities.
A community counting on a 'miracle' to keep their power plant open
October 22, 2024
Investigating a unproven plan for an old power plant
Do I have to worry about my cooking oil too?!?
May 22, 2024
Behind the scenes on my 'sustainable cooking oils' explainer for Bon Appétit.
The start of something new
April 11, 2024
Let's not bury the lede: this is no longer a weekly newsletter. Let me explain why
Ebikes, energy costs and funds to get funds
March 14, 2024
A round up of recent stories, plus a guessing game on what local electricity supply actually looks like
Little renewables everywhere
March 7, 2024
What's the value of small and sometimes wacky energy projects?
An Alaska story, in audio
February 22, 2024
*Listen* to this story
The end of new drilling in Colorado?
February 15, 2024
Plus: A tale a two states' renewable policies.
Navigating the 'golden era of secondhand shopping'
February 8, 2024
An interview with a former fast fashion buyer on the fashion industry and secondhand shopping.
The big fossil fuel 'battery' beneath our feet
February 1, 2024
Plus: Lots more local climate stories inside.
The big methane hunt
January 25, 2024
Why there's a lot of new activity around an invisible gas
Why one state is punching above its weight on EV chargers
January 11, 2024
How good is EV charging right now? Let's take a look at one indicator.
A good deal on supporting local climate news
January 8, 2024
Dear TPYS reader, I’ve been pleasantly surprised by new readers showing up when I least expect it — from friends sharing past editions with friends, a social...
The town where tourism is helping electrify home heating
January 4, 2024
Turning visitors to nature into heat pumps
Splitting my year
December 29, 2023
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