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Ask a Climate Therapist: How do I deal with the frustration and anger that comes with having family members and friends who continue to fly and pursue other behaviors that worsen the climate crisis? They know better, yet they don’t act differently. — Frustrated Climate Activist Read therapist Leslie Davenport's response: https://lnkd.in/ek6MjgtK "Ask a Climate Therapist" tackles reader questions about how to navigate the emotional side of climate change, with advice to help you manage anxiety, navigate difficult conversations, and stay engaged in helping to shape a livable future.

Why do your electricity prices feel so high right now? You might have heard that it's all about data centers, or tariffs, but the reality is more nuanced -- and it varies region-by-region. Grist reporters crunched the numbers to find out how prices compare across the country, and identify the one big factor driving electricity price increases (or, in some cases, stability) in each region of the country. Compare your rates using our handy tool, and then dive deeper to learn about the key factors driving them: https://lnkd.in/gFWQiAj7

A massive climate resilience program is escaping Florida's DOGE purge: https://lnkd.in/e3u8CP7s Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is taking a cue from the Trump administration and launched his own state-level version of a "Department of Government Efficiency" to slash spending. Climate programs are in the crosshairs -- except for one. A program known as "Resilient Florida," which doles out millions a year to ward off flooding and sea level rise was renewed last year with bipartisan support. It's one of the country's most robust climate adaptation programs, rivaling even FEMA, and Florida's vulnerability to severe weather disasters and dependence on tourism makes it an economic necessity. Read more about the program and why it remains popular: https://lnkd.in/e3u8CP7s

Here's what you need to know about the EPA's decision to revoke the endangerment finding, the 2009 federal rule that found greenhouse gas emissions can endanger “public health and welfare,” which provides the legal basis for all greenhouse gas regulation:  https://lnkd.in/gPtxVWfc Up next, expect legal challenges (lawsuits are already underway), but ultimately it's not clear this move is even a good thing for the fossil fuel industry. The end of the endangerment finding could mean regulatory chaos, or even Congressional action.

A proposal to store carbon dioxide deep below a recently restored wetland is testing how — and where — California pursues climate solutions. A company called Montezuma Carbon wants to send millions of tons of carbon dioxide from Bay Area polluters through a 40-mile pipeline and store it in saline aquifers 2 miles beneath the wetland. It could be the state’s first large-scale, climate-driven carbon capture and storage site. But residents and activists argue that the project is being steered toward a low-income county long burdened with industrial development, and worry about disruption to the ecosystem as well. What happens next will help define not just the future of this project, but how California decides who bears the costs of decarbonization. Take a look inside the polarizing plan to stash carbon in a California wetland: https://lnkd.in/gBdTgjRZ

Momentum for clean energy is still surging globally, but in the U.S. it has begun to falter. In 2025, for every dollar announced in new clean energy projects, companies canceled, closed, or downsized roughly three dollars’ worth, according to a new report. In total, at least roughly $35 billion in projects were abandoned last year, compared to just $3.4 billion in cancellations in 2023 and 2024 combined. Read more about how things are changing, and why: https://lnkd.in/erQFTxfA

In October, famed vegan restaurant Eleven Madison Park announced that it would be putting meat and dairy back on the menu. For a generation of vegan chefs, the Michelin-starred restaurant had represented the arrival of vegan dining as a high-end option, and a training ground. What happens now? Read the story: https://lnkd.in/eFntEZ4j

We're pleased to announce our eighth Local News Initiative position, in partnership with Mountain Journal and Montana Free Press, and supported by Report for America. Apply now to cover climate science and policy in Montana and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Applications due Feb. 16. More details and link to apply: https://lnkd.in/eYn4Uvpv #journalismjobs

Data centers are facing an image problem. The tech industry is spending millions to rebrand them: https://lnkd.in/eXeYfXTm Through television ads and online campaigns, industry-backed groups are promising jobs, clean energy, and lower electricity bills. But research finds that data centers create fewer jobs and at a higher cost than other comparable industries.

Grist is committed to growing our Local Climate News Initiative, and we have some exciting news: We are launching a new partnership with Montana Free Press and Mountain Journal to hire a climate reporter covering the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The position is being supported by Report for America. https://lnkd.in/dc9mDndf This is a dream job for anyone who wants to cover the intersection of climate change, land use, conservation, wildlife, energy, and ag. Apply now!