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Jason Lewis

@jasonwlewis.bsky.social
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Business consultant, climate activist, energy expert, and mediocre outdoors sports enthusiast working toward a net-zero 2050. Founder of Climate Optimists pod. www.climateoptimists.co

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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
With energy demand rising & 2026 set to be hottest year on record, paying companies not to build wind projects is truly ludicrous. #climatesky apnews.com/article/trum... York, California sue to block Trump administration deals canceling offshore wind projects
apnews.com
New York, California sue to block Trump administration deals canceling offshore wind projects
Democratic attorneys general from California and New York are suing the Trump administration over its plans to buy back offshore wind leases as it seeks to discourage expansion of wind energy in favor...
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Banning Chinese EVs just protects U.S car makers at the expense of U.S. consumers. Ford/Chevy are losing globally b/c they've failed to invest in the future. Level the playing field w/ tariffs. Don't limit consumer choice. @slotkin.senate.gov. #EVs #BYD www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/b...
nytimes.com
Chinese Cars Could Be Huge in U.S., and That’s the Problem, Officials Say
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
While the US media seems to have forgotten climate change, its dangers are in plain sight in the EU this summer with 25K deaths and counting. #climatesky www.euractiv.com/news/heat-de...
euractiv.com
Heat deaths in Germany, France, Italy and Spain soar | Euractiv
Health agencies caution that the toll is likely to rise further in August and September
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Smoke, extreme heat, drought & volatile energy prices...America needs to kick its fossil fuel habit Time to buy that EV, heat pump or better home insulation! #climatesky
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
It's truly hard to believe the U.S. is investing more in fossil fuels now than China. We're way overdue for a conversation on balancing 1) AI's unquenchable energy demand 2) The imperative for rapid decarbonization 3) Energy affordability #climatesky www.carbonbrief.org/ai-boom-mean...
carbonbrief.org
AI boom means US is now ‘investing more’ in fossil-fuel power than China - Carbon Brief
The “data-centre boom” is driving a surge in gas investment in the US, pushing its fossil-power spending ahead of China, according to the IEA
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
We vote w/ our decisions every day. If you're concerned about big tech's influence, AI or the climate, it's time to switch to a sustainable purpose driven web browser / AI chat bot. There are lots of options. I use Ecosia that donates profits to planting trees. #AI #climatesky www.ecosia.org
ecosia.org
Ecosia - the search engine that plants trees
Ecosia uses 100% of its profits for the planet and produces enough renewable energy to power all searches twice over.
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
BYD continues to raise the bar on EVs. I've honestly never had issues w/ range or charging time on my Tesla, but these numbers are impressive! U.S. automakers have a lot of catching up to do..... - 5 min to charge - 375 miles range - Under $30K #climatesky #EV electrek.co/2026/05/20/b...
electrek.co
BYD Song Ultra EV conquers an over 2,700-mile trip with its new battery and 5-min charging
To show what its new Blade Battery and 5-minute Flash Charging tech is capable of, BYD went where no EV...
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
For those who missed it, some good news on #ghg emissions in India. Hopefully, the #Iran situation reinforces the trend. #climatesky www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-ind...
carbonbrief.org
Analysis: India’s CO2 emissions in 2025 grew at slowest rate in two decades - Carbon Brief
India’s C02 emissions grew by 0.5% in the second half of 2025 and by just 0.7% in the year as a whole, the slowest rate in over two decades.
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Time to double down on cutting out fossil fuels. We can either speak up or slowly burn up. #climatesky
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Overturning the endangerment finding is, well, dangerous. In an interesting twist, it may make it easier to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for the damage they're causing. One can always hope... #climatesky www.businessinsurance.com/trumps-repea...
businessinsurance.com
Trump’s repeal of climate rule opens new pathway for litigation
The Trump administration’s imminent repeal of an Obama-era scientific finding that greenhouse gases pose a public health threat could open up a new pathway for filing lawsuits against power-plant…
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
A big thanks to @envdefensefund.bsky.social & @ucs.org for their recent defense of climate protections! The administration's fossil fuel push is both irrational and reckless given the risks posed by climate change. #climatesky #fossifuels www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/c...
nytimes.com
A Secret Panel to Question Climate Science Was Unlawful, Judge Rules
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Despite U.S. policy rollbacks intended to slow #EV adoption, the rest of the world is moving forward & rapidly. This is great news for the climate & air quality. The latest ICCT report also shows it's not too late to put ourselves on a better trajectory. #climatesky theicct.org/publication/...
theicct.org
Vision 2050: Update on the global zero-emission vehicle transition in 2025 - International Council on Clean Transportation
This report tracks the global transition to zero-emission vehicles across major markets, measuring the gap between current policies and the emissions reductions needed to meet Paris Agreement targets.
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Some good news on climate. Thx to our friends in Europe for leading the way. #climatesky #solar #wind ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
ember-energy.org
European Electricity Review 2026 | Ember
The EU’s electricity transition reached a new milestone in 2025 with wind and solar generating more power than fossil fuels.
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
#overpopulation + increasing consumption + a linear economic model = #climatechange, the biodiversity crisis, water insecurity, etc. All these problems are solvable. It starts with educating those around us about the underlying drivers. #climatesky www.theguardian.com/environment/...
theguardian.com
Era of ‘global water bankruptcy’ is here, UN report says
Overuse and pollution must end urgently as no one knows when whole system might collapse, says expert
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
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
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
This would be shocking if it weren't so predictable.
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
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
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Refreshing to see a company fighting Trump's corrupt attacks on #cleanenergy. #climatesky www.barrons.com/articles/off...
barrons.com
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.
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
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...
nytimes.com
Surprise Tax in G.O.P. Bill Could Cripple Wind and Solar Power
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
So basically we're accelerating toward a climate cliff while Republicans in DC are trying to cut the brakelines.. #climatesky #bigoil #climate
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
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 action.nrdc.org/letter/4120-...
action.nrdc.org
Tell your senators: Don’t sell out our planet for billionaire tax cuts | NRDC
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
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
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
I mean how else can you advance crackpot theories if those scientist people keep getting the way... #CDC #RFK www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
theguardian.com
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
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
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
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
If you were ever looking for a nudge to support NPR, this is it. #NPR #pressfreedom #publicbroadcasting
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
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
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
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/...
theguardian.com
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
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
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...
nytimes.com
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.
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
This week's rejection of fascism brought to you by #Wisconsin voters. #crawford #musk www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
nytimes.com
Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Results 2025: Crawford vs. Schimel
Get live results and maps from the 2025 Wisconsin spring elections.
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Apparently, the Canadian government is joining the U.S. in pretending #climatechange isn't a problem. #climatesky #carbonprice theconversation.com/who-really-k...
theconversation.com
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.
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
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...
greenpeace.org
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.
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
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...
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
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
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Probably finally time to donate to that NGO working to hold power account... #justice time.com/7212753/trum...
time.com
Is Trump Breaking Federal Laws? We Asked Legal Experts
Is Trump Breaking Federal Laws? We Asked Legal Experts
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
This should be a talking point we all use when talking about climate change, especially to elected officials. #climatesky
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
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
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
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.
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
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.
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 29/08/2024
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...
ember-climate.org
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.
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 23/08/2024
If Ford had prioritized EV development when Tesla & Chinese makers were leaning in, they wouldn't be playing catch up... #climatesky www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
washingtonpost.com
Ford to shift electric vehicle strategy by building new lower-cost pickups and a commercial van
Ford Motor Co. is changing its electric vehicle plans and now will focus on making two new electric pickup trucks and a new commercial van
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 31/07/2024
If big oil is going to get involved in #hydrogen, it should definitely be the green type. Fingers crossed they follow through. #climatesky www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
reuters.com
BP to construct 5 to 10 green hydrogen projects this decade, CEO says
BP aims to construct five to 10 low-carbon hydrogen projects this decade in order to produce clean fuels and reduce greenhouse emissions, CEO Murray Auchincloss said on Tuesday.
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 27/07/2024
My home state of Oregon is literally burning up. We need the media & elected officials to do a better job of highlighting the relationship between worsening wildfire, climate change & continuing to burn fossil fuels. #climatesky projects.oregonlive.com/wildfires/map
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Interactive: Oregon Wildfire Tracker Map :: The Oregonian | OregonLive.com
Here are all the currently active wildfires in Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho and Montana.
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 25/07/2024
Should expansion of fossil fuels be viewed in same light as failing to curb fossil fuel demand? An interesting piece by @jonathan-watts.bsky.social Regardless, he's right fossil fuel lobbying is the biggest barrier to #climateaction. #climatesky www.theguardian.com/environment/...
theguardian.com
‘Inexcusable’: should climate hypocrites get the petrostates label?
Suggestions definition of petrostate is too narrow as many rich countries that could phase out fossil fuels double down
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 01/05/2024
I generally avoid wasting time focusing on what #ElonMusk says or does, but the upcoming #Tesla shareholder vote on his $55B comp package on the heels of laying off 14K employees is just another sign of how unfit he is for the role. electrek.co/2024/04/29/t...
electrek.co
Tesla conducting more layoffs, including entire Supercharger team
The newest round includes Tesla's policy team, director of new products, and the entire group responsible for Supercharger rollout.
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 21/03/2024
Curious if any #climate scientists have dug more into lifecycle emissions of #hydropower? There's big push in NW to breach large hydro facilities that feels more ideological than science based... @chrisbataille.bsky.social #climatesky www.patagoniaworks.com/press/2024/3...
patagoniaworks.com
New Report Finds Lower Snake River Dams Create Methane Emissions, Not Clean Energy — Patagonia Works
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 18/03/2024
Yes, we need to do more, but it's good to celebrate the #climate wins & Brazil is making some nice progress. #climatesky www.reuters.com/markets/comm...
reuters.com
Brazil diversifies clean power sources away from hydro
Brazil's electricity producers have reduced their reliance on the country's mammoth system of hydro dams by sharply increasing output from solar and wind farms since 2018, data from energy think tank Ember shows.
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 13/03/2024
UN climate process curious? Check out our latest podcast. #climatesky
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 08/03/2024
While it's hard to see these lawsuits stopping big oil, they could definitely help slow them down. And every little bit helps at this point. #climatesky grist.org/accountabili...
grist.org
Big Oil faces a flood of climate lawsuits — and they're moving closer to trial
A quarter of Americans now live in cities and states taking companies to court over lying to the public.
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 08/03/2024
Never underestimate the power of narcissism...
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Jason Lewis @jasonwlewis.bsky.social · 07/03/2024
Proud to see my home state of Oregon is just a signature away from enacting a #righttorepair law. Will be a win for the #climate and the environment. #climatesky www.msn.com/en-us/news/t...
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