Sign in

Dan Gearino

@dangearino.bsky.social
4K followers 1K following 514 posts

I cover the energy transition for Inside Climate News. Based in Ohio. Born in Iowa. Go MN Twins! insideclimatenews.org/profile/dan-g…

PostsRepliesMedia
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Dan Gearino @dangearino.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Making sense of divisions on permitting reform, by me and @mlavelle.bsky.social: insideclimatenews.org/news/0210202...
insideclimatenews.org
Long-Awaited Senate Deal to Speed Permitting Faces Familiar Hurdles - Inside Climate News
Amid skepticism from some environmentalists, clean energy advocates see the reforms as crucial for a transition from fossil fuels.
133
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Dana R. Fisher (aka the Apocalyptic Optimist) @fisherdanar.bsky.social · 14h
My thoughts on the permitting reform bill being discussed everywhere. TL;DR: "this deal provides clear evidence that the US system is not designed to represent the people’s interests and not prepared to protect us from the dangers of our warming world." danarfisher.com/2026/10/03/w...
12214
Dan Gearino @dangearino.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Making sense of divisions on permitting reform, by me and @mlavelle.bsky.social: insideclimatenews.org/news/0210202...
insideclimatenews.org
Long-Awaited Senate Deal to Speed Permitting Faces Familiar Hurdles - Inside Climate News
Amid skepticism from some environmentalists, clean energy advocates see the reforms as crucial for a transition from fossil fuels.
133
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Justin Gerdes @justingerdes.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Renewables accounted for a record 60.7% of Germany’s electricity consumption during the first three quarters of 2026, up four percentage points compared to the same period the previous year: www.cleanenergywire.org/news/renewab... via @cleanenergywire.bsky.social's @carokyllmann.bsky.social 🔌💡
cleanenergywire.org
Renewables cover 61% of Germany’s electricity needs so far this year | Clean Energy Wire
084
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Inside Climate News @insideclimatenews.org · 01/10/2026
Climate negotiators are eying a global electrification goal. Here are some of its potential benefits and the obstacles energy researchers say could stand in the way.
insideclimatenews.org
All Hail Electrification. But Let’s Talk About the Hard Part. - Inside Climate News
The IEA and climate negotiators want to set a target for shifting the economy to run on electricity. Upfront costs are just one of the obstacles.
055
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Lee Hedgepeth @leehedgepeth.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
insideclimatenews.org
America’s Largest Producer of Foundry Coke Is Operating Under an Expired Permit. Who Is at Fault? - Inside Climate News
County health officials told lawyers for an environmental group they would move forward with the permitting process after a legal filing asked a judge to force the agency’s hand.
011
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Dan Gearino @dangearino.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
All hail electrification! Last week's IEA report and Fatih Birol's UN speech indicate the "energy trilemma" is moving toward alignment. I explain what that means, and what leading energy researchers have to say about it: insideclimatenews.org/news/0110202... #energysky
insideclimatenews.org
All Hail Electrification. But Let’s Talk About the Hard Part. - Inside Climate News
The IEA and climate negotiators want to set a target for shifting the economy to run on electricity. Upfront costs are just one of the obstacles.
022
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Inside Climate News @insideclimatenews.org · 01/10/2026
Winter is coming: The European Commission plans to postpone parts of its landmark methane regulation amid political pressure, rising energy prices, and energy security concerns exacerbated by the Iran war.
insideclimatenews.org
EU Weighs Delaying Methane Rules as Energy Prices Rise - Inside Climate News
Concerned climate policy experts and investor groups warn against weakening the landmark regulation.
062
Dan Gearino @dangearino.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
All hail electrification! Last week's IEA report and Fatih Birol's UN speech indicate the "energy trilemma" is moving toward alignment. I explain what that means, and what leading energy researchers have to say about it: insideclimatenews.org/news/0110202... #energysky
insideclimatenews.org
All Hail Electrification. But Let’s Talk About the Hard Part. - Inside Climate News
The IEA and climate negotiators want to set a target for shifting the economy to run on electricity. Upfront costs are just one of the obstacles.
022
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Ben Towle @benzilla.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A while ago I got asked by a newspaper writer to comment on the weirdness of Steve Ditko's artwork. He used pretty much none of my response... but I posted it on my blog. Check it out, Ditko heads! #Ditko #Comics www.benzilla.com/?p=8080
benzilla.com
Why is Steve Ditko’s Art so Weird-Looking?
I recently received an inquiry from a writer at the Daily Telegraph, asking me a few questions about Steve Ditko’s art style for an article he was working on–presumably to coincide with…
21810
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
36 hours for Gavin Newsom to sign or veto bills, and he’s still take no action on important clean energy legislation: balcony solar, community solar, virtual power plants, home electrification, ag-to-solar. Good time to revisit my story from Sept 1: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/chaos-energy
climatecoloredgoggles.com
Chaos energy
Will California build solar on drought-stressed farmland? A late-summer nail-biter in Sacramento.
22812
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Covering Climate Now @coveringclimatenow.org · 29/09/2026
“Democrats are poised to achieve trifectas — control of the governor’s office and both legislative chambers — in at least three states in this year’s midterm elections, and maybe even more,” writes @dangearino.bsky.social at @insideclimatenews.org buff.ly/2Gjxtb9
buff.ly
These State Elections Could Reshape Climate and Energy Policy - Inside Climate News
The prospects for state-level climate and energy legislation could hinge on the outcomes of just a few races.
053
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Justin Gerdes @justingerdes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"A new residential development south of Denver is the testing ground for an unusual partnership that could transform home heating and cooling across the country," reports @mckennapr.bsky.social: insideclimatenews.org/news/2609202... via @insideclimatenews.org 🔌💡
insideclimatenews.org
New Colorado Neighborhood Could Offer Glimpse into the Future of Home Energy Use - Inside Climate News
The partners behind a project in suburban Denver think they’ve found a way to accelerate the adoption of residential geothermal heating and cooling.
184
Reposted by Dan Gearino
John Bonnes @johnbonnes.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Throughout the #MNTwins series, the #SFGiants celebrated the retirement of Mike Krukow, who was their radio announcer for 36 years. Then in Seattle, they have Rick Rizz’s farewell weekend (41 years). Suddenly I feel very robbed we all didn’t get a farewell year with Dick Bremer. What a waste.
3312
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Dan Gearino @dangearino.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
My roundup of some of the climate discussions at the UN this week, including a declaration on sea-level rise: insideclimatenews.org/news/2509202...
insideclimatenews.org
Climate Crisis Is No Longer a ‘Distant Warning,’ UN Leader Says - Inside Climate News
The General Assembly pledged to help countries threatened by sea-level rise, but many challenges remain.
044
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Catie Hausman @catiehausman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Looking forward to visiting the Paris School of Economics on Monday. Also excited for tonight’s dinner of cheese and chocolate. Also the pope just drove by.
0311
Dan Gearino @dangearino.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
My roundup of some of the climate discussions at the UN this week, including a declaration on sea-level rise: insideclimatenews.org/news/2509202...
insideclimatenews.org
Climate Crisis Is No Longer a ‘Distant Warning,’ UN Leader Says - Inside Climate News
The General Assembly pledged to help countries threatened by sea-level rise, but many challenges remain.
044
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Kelly Brack @kellybrack.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Batman | Columbo
461758395
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Vintage Jerseys & Hats @polyesterunis.com · 25/09/2026
Bert Blyleven, 1972 #Twins #Baseball
7927
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Justin Gerdes @justingerdes.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"Looking at Trump’s comments alongside some of the hopeful messages coming from Climate Week, I see an evolving AI discourse that mixes climate denial and techno-optimism, neither of which is helpful," writes @dangearino.bsky.social: insideclimatenews.org/news/2409202... 🔌💡
insideclimatenews.org
AI’s Meet-Cute With Climate Denial - Inside Climate News
Just in time for Climate Week NYC, President Trump calls concerns over global warming and artificial intelligence a “hoax.”
054
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Dan Gearino @dangearino.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We're watching AI's meet-cute with climate denial: insideclimatenews.org/news/2409202...
insideclimatenews.org
AI’s Meet-Cute With Climate Denial - Inside Climate News
Just in time for Climate Week NYC, President Trump calls concerns over global warming and artificial intelligence a “hoax.”
284
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 24/09/2026
Buried at the end of NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's NYT interview: the single most terrible yet somehow confusingly appropriate metaphor for fossil-fuelled AI I have ever seen ketanjoshi.co/2026/09/16/n...
20278123
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Inside Climate News @insideclimatenews.org · 24/09/2026
Concerns about AI and climate change are “a hoax,” according to President Trump. Based on some of the talk at NYC Climate Week, he’s far from the only one mixing defense of AI with climate denial or greenwashing.
insideclimatenews.org
AI’s Meet-Cute With Climate Denial - Inside Climate News
Just in time for Climate Week NYC, President Trump calls concerns over global warming and artificial intelligence a “hoax.”
0144
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 24/09/2026
If it's of interest at all -> ketanjoshi.co/2026/09/16/n...
ketanjoshi.co
NVIDIA'S AI Climate hoax
What does the real climate footprint of the biggest company on the planet look like? It's a good question, but here's a better one: why don't we already know the answer?
011
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
As far as President Trump is concerned, fear of AI is a "hoax" — just like the "climate hoax." He's not the only one infusing the AI discourse with climate denial and techno-optimism, @dangearino.bsky.social writes: insideclimatenews.org/news/2409202...
insideclimatenews.org
AI’s Meet-Cute With Climate Denial - Inside Climate News
Just in time for Climate Week NYC, President Trump calls concerns over global warming and artificial intelligence a “hoax.”
41510
Dan Gearino @dangearino.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We're watching AI's meet-cute with climate denial: insideclimatenews.org/news/2409202...
insideclimatenews.org
AI’s Meet-Cute With Climate Denial - Inside Climate News
Just in time for Climate Week NYC, President Trump calls concerns over global warming and artificial intelligence a “hoax.”
284
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Natural gas demand on the California grid peaked in 2014 and has been falling ever since. Gas-fired electricity fell 15% last year, then another 26% in the first half of this year as solar and batteries continued to boom. insideclimatenews.org/news/1009202... via @dangearino.bsky.social
insideclimatenews.org
How California Is Kicking Its Natural Gas Habit - Inside Climate News
Solar and batteries matter, but they’re not the only reasons for the steep decline in gas-fired electricity.
212346
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Ben Towle @benzilla.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Tomorrow in Columbus, y'all! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
032
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Trung Le Nguyen @trungles.com · 20/09/2026
My favorite thing about Poirot is how Inspector Japps, Poirot, and Hastings are always going on little dates together.
943840
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Dan Gearino @dangearino.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Dems could gain up to five state trifectas in the midterms, which is crucial for climate and energy policy. Here are those states, along with those close behind: insideclimatenews.org/news/1709202... #energysky
insideclimatenews.org
These State Elections Could Reshape Climate and Energy Policy - Inside Climate News
The prospects for state-level climate and energy legislation could hinge on the outcomes of just a few races.
165
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Justin Gerdes @justingerdes.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"Fewer than 25 races out of more than 7,000 legislative seats could determine whether Democrats gain five new trifectas, or none at all," @climatecabinet.org's @spears.bsky.social told @dangearino.bsky.social: insideclimatenews.org/news/1709202... 🔌💡
insideclimatenews.org
These State Elections Could Reshape Climate and Energy Policy - Inside Climate News
The prospects for state-level climate and energy legislation could hinge on the outcomes of just a few races.
088
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Lee Hedgepeth @leehedgepeth.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Here is my eyewitness account of Alabama's lethal injection execution of Jeffery Lee.
treadbylee.com
‘The Way We Respond’: The Execution of Jeffery Lee
Jeffery Lee fought the state’s effort to execute him by nitrogen suffocation and won. On Thursday, Alabama executed Lee by lethal injection instead.
022
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Hourly Garth Marenghi's Darkplace @hourlydarkplace.bagpuss.org · 18/09/2026
Maggots?
00:16
S01E02 Hell Hath Fury 5 February 2004
1479
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Real talk: Journalism doesn't pay for itself. I have had a pretty good first 11 months, but I still need help to make this newsletter work financially for me and my family. Check out my work and please consider a paid subscription if you can!
climatecoloredgoggles.com
Climate-Colored Goggles | Sammy Roth | Substack
Finding climate solutions in pop culture, media and sports. Written by Sammy Roth. Click to read Climate-Colored Goggles, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
1106
Dan Gearino @dangearino.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
After years of procedural rigamarole and a remand from the Ohio Supreme Court, Ohio's largest solar project today got the OK to move forward. Here's what I wrote about Oak Run Solar in 2024: insideclimatenews.org/news/1805202...
insideclimatenews.org
Ohio Solar Mounts a Comeback in the Face of a Campaign Whose Alleged Villains Include China and Bill Gates - Inside Climate News
A county commissioner risked his political career to support the state’s largest solar project. The project got approved—but voters rejected him.
130
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Inside Climate News @insideclimatenews.org · 17/09/2026
When Democrats control both the governor’s office and state legislature, climate and clean energy legislation often follows. Here are the states where new trifectas are most likely:
insideclimatenews.org
These State Elections Could Reshape Climate and Energy Policy - Inside Climate News
The prospects for state-level climate and energy legislation could hinge on the outcomes of just a few races.
061
Dan Gearino @dangearino.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Dems could gain up to five state trifectas in the midterms, which is crucial for climate and energy policy. Here are those states, along with those close behind: insideclimatenews.org/news/1709202... #energysky
insideclimatenews.org
These State Elections Could Reshape Climate and Energy Policy - Inside Climate News
The prospects for state-level climate and energy legislation could hinge on the outcomes of just a few races.
165
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Kiley Bense @kiley.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
@dangearino.bsky.social and I appeared on this Danish podcast to talk about energy and climate policy under the second Trump administration. The podcast is called “Project Trump.”
033
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Richard Pace @rpace.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Peter Falk was born today. Such a great actor.
843071
Reposted by Dan Gearino
columbo screenshots @columboscreens.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
016726
Dan Gearino @dangearino.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Bookmarking now. Great to see two heavy hitters in climate accountability reporting launching this new site!
020
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Eamon Javers @eamonjavers.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
This is a subhed for the ages in the WSJ this morning: “Talk of heading off artificial intelligence’s potential role in destroying humanity hurt some stocks and helped others”
42980276
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Keerti Gopal @keertigopal.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
first ruling against the Trump administration's use of emergency orders to keep aging (and costly, and polluting) coal plants online! from me, @dangearino.bsky.social and @mlavelle.bsky.social insideclimatenews.org/news/1109202...
insideclimatenews.org
Court Rules Against Trump Order to Keep Costly Michigan Coal Plant Running - Inside Climate News
A federal appeals court has struck down the Trump administration’s use of emergency powers to require a coal-fired power plant in Michigan to remain open, ruling that the U.S. Department of Energy exc...
032
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Dan Gearino @dangearino.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Appeals court slaps down DOE for forcing Michigan coal plant to remain open. insideclimatenews.org/news/1109202...
insideclimatenews.org
Court Rules Against Trump Order to Keep Costly Michigan Coal Plant Running - Inside Climate News
A federal appeals court has struck down the Trump administration’s use of emergency powers to require a coal-fired power plant in Michigan to remain open, ruling that the U.S. Department of Energy exc...
053
Dan Gearino @dangearino.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Appeals court slaps down DOE for forcing Michigan coal plant to remain open. insideclimatenews.org/news/1109202...
insideclimatenews.org
Court Rules Against Trump Order to Keep Costly Michigan Coal Plant Running - Inside Climate News
A federal appeals court has struck down the Trump administration’s use of emergency powers to require a coal-fired power plant in Michigan to remain open, ruling that the U.S. Department of Energy exc...
053
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Lisa Sorg @lisasorg.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Among the Top 10 weirdest stories I've ever written, and a cautionary tale for grassroots groups. Under an alias, a guy infiltrates a community fighting an asphalt plant near Winston, but appears to have other motives. insideclimatenews.org/news/1109202...
insideclimatenews.org
How Grassroots Opposition to a New Asphalt Plant Was Infiltrated by an Outside Operative - Inside Climate News
Neighbors in Clemmons, North Carolina, thought they were getting help in their fight against a polluting project. Now they feel betrayed.
24440
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Inside Climate News @insideclimatenews.org · 10/09/2026
California is quickly moving away from natural gas as a fuel for power plants. Here’s how and why:
insideclimatenews.org
How California Is Kicking Its Natural Gas Habit - Inside Climate News
Solar and batteries matter, but they’re not the only reasons for the steep decline in gas-fired electricity.
02110
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Costa Samaras @costasamaras.com · 11/09/2026
Long Term Sauce Per Nugget Yield Curve Flashing Red 4 pc = 0.25 SPN 6 pc = 0.167 SPN 10 pc = 0.2 SPN 20 pc = 0.15 SPN 40 pc = 0.1 SPN
1846566
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Justin Gerdes @justingerdes.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
"Natural gas is fading from California’s electricity mix more quickly than seemed possible just a few years ago," reports @dangearino.bsky.social: insideclimatenews.org/news/1009202... 🔌💡
insideclimatenews.org
How California Is Kicking Its Natural Gas Habit - Inside Climate News
Solar and batteries matter, but they’re not the only reasons for the steep decline in gas-fired electricity.
1133
Reposted by Dan Gearino
Dan Gearino @dangearino.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
"The key story here is batteries," said Ed Smeloff, explaining how California drastically cut its gas use. These charts tell the story, comparing the 2026 peak demand day on the California grid to the all-time peak in 2022. insideclimatenews.org/news/1009202... #energysky
A chart showing renewables and battery deployment in California on the peak day of 2026 and the all-time peak day in 2022. It shows renewables and batteries are a much larger part of the mix in 2026 than they were in 2022.Gas and imports were way down in 2026 on California's grid compared to 2022, as this chart shows.
22214