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NPR's Energy and Climate Solutions Correspondent Bay Area by way of Nigeria, Indonesia, and Egypt • 🇳🇬🇮🇩🇪🇬 For tips my Signal juliaradio.33

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Julia Simon @juliaradio.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The state department. The department of defense. The Venezuelan government. And a Barbados-based oil company. At the center of it all is one man. Who is Alejandro Betancourt? 🕵️‍♀️ Here's all you need to know about him... in under four minutes. Only on NPR 🛢️🇻🇪🎧📻⬇️
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Who is Betancourt, the man behind the company the US is partnering with in Venezuela?
The man behind the company that the US is partnering with in Venezuela is Alejandro Betancourt. He has faced multiple investigations in Spain, the United States and Switzerland for money laundering.
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Julia Simon @juliaradio.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The state department. The department of defense. The Venezuelan government. And a Barbados-based oil company. At the center of it all is one man. Who is Alejandro Betancourt? 🕵️‍♀️ Here's all you need to know about him... in under four minutes. Only on NPR 🛢️🇻🇪🎧📻⬇️
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Who is Betancourt, the man behind the company the US is partnering with in Venezuela?
The man behind the company that the US is partnering with in Venezuela is Alejandro Betancourt. He has faced multiple investigations in Spain, the United States and Switzerland for money laundering.
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Paasha Mahdavi @paashamahdavi.com · 02/09/2026
Lots of media on oil, 🇻🇪, nationalization (by 🇺🇸!), but it’s key not to lose the big picture: ramping up new oil is a climate catastrophe. While the planet burns, Chevron & Trump are doubling down on a fossil-fueled future. My latest w/ @npr.org's @juliaradio.bsky.social: www.npr.org/2026/09/02/n...
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Chevron's expansion in Venezuela has implications for the oil industry and the planet
Chevron is expanding its current operations in Venezuela. The deal expands the company's footprint at a time of political and economic uncertainty in Venezuela.
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NPR @npr.org · 31/08/2026
The Trump administration announced a deal Friday to develop a vast amount of Venezuela's oil reserves, with the U.S. taking a majority stake. Energy experts say there are many reasons to be skeptical. n.pr/4i4cqFM
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The U.S. Venezuela oil deal won't lower your gas prices. Here's what you need to know
The Trump administration announced a deal Friday to develop a vast amount of Venezuela's oil reserves, with the U.S. taking a majority stake. Energy experts say there are many reasons to be skeptical.
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NPR @npr.org · 28/08/2026
As the climate continues to warm, scientists warn that the frequency of disasters like the floods in Nepal will increase. n.pr/46rrSof
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A melting glacier contributed to the deadly Nepal floods. We can expect more like this
As the climate continues to warm, scientists warn that the frequency of disasters like the floods in Nepal will increase.
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Julia Simon @juliaradio.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
If you haven't yet listened to the Peabody-winning 9-part podcast series "Dolly Parton's America" from @radiolab.bsky.social @wnyc.org ... ...now's your moment. 🎧📻💓⬇️
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Dolly Parton's America : Episodes | WNYC Studios | Podcasts
The story of a legend at the crossroads of America’s culture wars.
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Julia Simon @juliaradio.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Climate change is just constantly checking in on family and friends around the world who are experiencing events ie wildfire, smoke or heatwaves that are made more intense and/or likely by human-caused greenhouse gas emissions. (This weekend it's checking in on family in France. They're okay but 💔)
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NPR @npr.org · 17/07/2026
As Canadian wildfires spread smoke across the U.S. the air pollution is dangerous to health. But there are ways to protect yourself. Here's what to know. n.pr/4wFOwEs
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Wildfire smoke is like smoking 'half a pack a day.' Here's how to protect yourself
As Canadian wildfires spread smoke across the U.S. the air pollution is dangerous to health. But there are ways to protect yourself. Here's what to know.
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NPR @npr.org · 16/07/2026
Higher oil prices since the Iran war began mean many oil companies have brought in excess profits. Some U.S. lawmakers want to tax those windfall profits and give the money to lower-income Americans.
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Oil companies are making billions. In the U.S., calls to tax their windfall are growing
Higher oil prices since the Iran war began mean many oil companies have brought in excess profits. Some U.S. lawmakers want to tax those windfall profits and give the money to lower-income Americans.
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Julia Simon @juliaradio.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Around 70% of planet-heating emissions come from burning oil, gas and coal. You may have noticed 👀 oil and gas prices are higher because of the US-Israeli war with Iran - and Q2 profits for oil companies are expected to be big. Senators now want to tax those windfall profits in the U.S. More ⬇️🎧📻
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Oil companies are making billions. In the U.S., calls to tax their windfall are growing
Higher oil prices since the Iran war began mean many oil companies have brought in excess profits. Some U.S. lawmakers want to tax those windfall profits and give the money to lower-income Americans.
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Julia Simon @juliaradio.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Oil companies will announce their profits from the 2nd quarter later this month. They're expected to be big-in part because of high oil prices because of the Iran war. The U.K. taxes those windfall profits. Now @whitehouse.senate.gov tells NPR he has a plan to tax them here in the U.S. More ⬇️🛢️🎧📻
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Oil companies are making billions. In the U.S., calls to tax their windfall are growing
Higher oil prices since the Iran war began mean many oil companies have brought in excess profits. Some U.S. lawmakers want to tax those windfall profits and give the money to lower-income Americans.
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NPR @npr.org · 16/07/2026
Higher oil prices since the Iran war began mean many oil companies have brought in excess profits. Some U.S. lawmakers want to tax those windfall profits and give the money to lower-income Americans. n.pr/4fimkk9
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Oil companies are making billions. In the U.S., calls to tax their windfall are growing
Higher oil prices since the Iran war began mean many oil companies have brought in excess profits. Some U.S. lawmakers want to tax those windfall profits and give the money to lower-income Americans.
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Julia Simon @juliaradio.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Oil companies are projected to see big profits in Q2 from higher oil prices linked to the Iran war... Now calls for a U.S. windfall oil tax are growing. This tax - @whitehouse.senate.gov tells @npr.org - wouldn't have the same issues the windfall oil tax in '80s had 🛢️👀 More ⬇️ only on @npr.org 🎧📻🛢️
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Oil companies are making billions. In the U.S., calls to tax their windfall are growing
Higher oil prices since the Iran war began mean many oil companies have brought in excess profits. Some U.S. lawmakers want to tax those windfall profits and give the money to lower-income Americans.
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NPR @npr.org · 09/07/2026
The new round of bombing in the Middle East has underscored the precarity of relying on fossil fuels. The war is speeding up the global transition to EVs, solar, and batteries, experts say. n.pr/4vlRdKm
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The Iran war has pushed some countries away from oil and toward clean energy
The new round of bombing in the Middle East has underscored the precarity of relying on fossil fuels. The war is speeding up the global transition to EVs, solar, and batteries, experts say.
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Nicolas Fulghum @nicolasfulghum.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Solar's sharp rise continues. As of April 2026, global solar capacity now exceeds 3 terawatt. 1 gigawatt → 1 terawatt: 20+ years 1 terawatt → 2 terawatt: 33 months 2 terawatt → 3 terawatt: 19 months
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Julia Simon @juliaradio.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
In today's story about the ongoing Iran war, oil and gas analysts write: "If China's car industry were handing out a salesman of the year award for 2026 President Trump would be a leading contender." They're talking about Chinese EVs, folks. IEA projects oil demand to fall this year🛢️ More here ⬇️
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The Iran war has pushed some countries away from oil and toward clean energy
The new round of bombing in the Middle East has underscored the precarity of relying on fossil fuels. The war is speeding up the global transition to EVs, solar and batteries, experts say.
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Save Ohio Parks @saveohioparks.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Oil and gas consultant: China is winning Iran War; uncertain supply and rising oil prices have surged its solar panel and EV exports. If China were awarding "EV Salesman of Year" prize, Trump would be a contender: @juliaradio.bsky.social @npr.org @wvxu.org: bit.ly/4f11HJ6 @jobsohio.bsky.social
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The Iran war has pushed some countries away from oil and toward clean energy
The new round of bombing in the Middle East has underscored the precarity of relying on fossil fuels. The war is speeding up the global transition to EVs, solar, and batteries, experts say.
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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
The Iran war has pushed some countries away from oil and toward clean energy writes @juliaradio.bsky.social www.npr.org/2026/07/09/n...
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The Iran war has pushed some countries away from oil and toward clean energy
The new round of bombing in the Middle East has underscored the precarity of relying on fossil fuels. The war is speeding up the global transition to EVs, solar, and batteries, experts say.
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Julia Simon @juliaradio.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Allez les lions! 🇸🇳
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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
We regret that our event on Extreme Heat: Improving governance and strengthening action around the world has been cancelled due to the red extreme heat warning issued by the UK Met Office. Our apologies to everyone who was planning to attend the event.
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Julia Simon @juliaradio.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Mark Singer was my friend and he was a real mensch. He shaped me as a writer and a person. If you want an example of good writing, look to his pieces. He paid attention to details. He chose his words with care. Such good care. And he made the best lasagne and pesto. May his memory be a blessing. 💔
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Mark Singer, Longtime Writer for The New Yorker, Dies at 75
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Philip Gourevitch @pgourevitch.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
"She used to talk about the beach like it was a person. Her bond to the sunset, her bond to the water and the turtles….she was really into conservation, and into the soul, the spirit of conservation." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil killed by Israeli strike
Mona Khalil, who had refused to leave the beach she had spent years protecting, died from her injuries after the Israeli strike.
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Bobby Allyn @bobbyallyn.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
George Santos called me after my story revealing federal investigations into his suspected market manipulation on Kalshi. And he said: "This story is going to get you a gun in your face." Then he lied about it. www.npr.org/2026/06/04/n...
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I wrote about George Santos. Then he made a violent threat and lied about it
NPR reported on new federal investigations examining the former Congressman's bets on the prediction market site Kalshi. Then he threatened the NPR reporter who broke the story.
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Julia Simon @juliaradio.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
The only parenting hot take I can claim as my own is "Buy the same color socks. Just one color. Tiny kids socks all get lost, this saves you a headache." (we do dark grey) *And buy used kids clothes otherwise
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Jacquelyn Gill @jacquelyngill.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
There are so many opportunities for local communities, countries, and states to be powerful drivers of change. If you’re feeling despair right now, check out this series for some inspiration. Wins are blueprints we can use in other places!
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Danielle Kurtzleben @titonka.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Donate, my friends. www.npr.org/donations/su...
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Power independent journalism in your community. Donate to your NPR station.
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Julia Simon @juliaradio.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Forget shark week -- It's climate solutions week y'all This year the theme is LOCAL solutions - ways that cities and states and neighborhoods are stepping up when the federal government backtracks on climate action. I'll thread the stories here as the week goes on... Here's our intro ⬇️📻🎧
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As the federal government rolls back climate action, U.S. cities and states step up
NPR's Julia Simon kicks off Climate Solutions Week with a look at how cities and states are working to reduce emissions.
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NPR @npr.org · 30/04/2026
Against the backdrop of an energy crisis and a warming planet, more than 50 countries have come to Santa Marta, Colombia, to discuss concrete ways to phase out oil, gas, and coal.
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In the midst of an energy crisis, countries make plans to ditch oil, gas and coal
Against the backdrop of an energy crisis and a warming planet, more than 50 countries have come to Santa Marta, Colombia, to discuss concrete ways to phase out oil, gas and coal.
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Julia Simon @juliaradio.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Want to learn more about Los Angeles mayoral candidate and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt? He makes a cameo in our story about false narratives related to the LA fires. Read here 🎧📻 @npr.org ⬇️ (No paywalls, as always!)
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After the LA fires, false narratives on social media impacted state policy
Misinformation spread quickly after the wildfires in Los Angeles last year. Some of these false narratives on social media had an impact on California policy.
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Duaa Eldeib @deldeib.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
This was a hard story to report. Newborns who don’t get a vitamin K shot are 81 times more likely to develop a condition where they bleed uncontrollably. But more and more families are declining the shot. And babies are dying. www.propublica.org/article/more...
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Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth
A lifesaving injection given at birth to prevent severe bleeding has become collateral damage of the anti-vaccine movement.
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Michael Copley @michaelcopley1.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Millions of US houses are uninsured as premiums soar. That’s leaving families and entire communities exposed to big financial risks. Are you going without coverage? NPR wants to hear your story. www.npr.org/2026/04/28/n...
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Millions of homes in the U.S. are uninsured. NPR wants to hear your story
Millions of homes in the U.S. are uninsured, partly because insurance costs have soared in recent years. NPR wants to hear about the coverage decisions you're making as premiums rise.
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NPR @npr.org · 30/04/2026
By weakening Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination in redistricting, the Supreme Court has paved the way for the largest-ever drop in representation by Black members of Congress. n.pr/4edJ5XA
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Supreme Court paves the way for largest-ever drop in Black representation in Congress
By weakening Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination in redistricting, the Supreme Court has paved the way for the largest-ever drop in representation by Black members of Congress.
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NPR @npr.org · 29/04/2026
Against the backdrop of an energy crisis and a warming planet, more than 50 countries have come to Santa Marta, Colombia, to discuss concrete ways to phase out oil, gas, and coal. n.pr/3R8HSah
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Could this conference be a 'turning point' for the world's use of fossil fuels?
Against the backdrop of an energy crisis and a warming planet, more than 50 countries have come to Santa Marta, Colombia, to discuss concrete ways to phase out oil, gas, and coal.
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Julia Simon @juliaradio.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Something that's rare? Major fossil fuel producers - including Nigeria, Canada and Australia - getting together to find concrete ways to transition away from fossil fuels. That's what's happening with more than 50 countries gathered in Santa Marta Colombia right now. 📻🎧 only on @npr.org ⬇️ 🇨🇴🇳🇬🇨🇦🇦🇺+🌏
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Could this conference be a 'turning point' for the world's use of fossil fuels?
Against the backdrop of an energy crisis and a warming planet, more than 50 countries have come to Santa Marta, Colombia, to discuss concrete ways to phase out oil, gas and coal.
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Julia Simon @juliaradio.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
It's rare that you're at a conference where you hear a prominent CLIMATE SCIENTIST say he's "never felt so encouraged" ... ... but that's what's going on at the first international conference on the transition away from fossil fuels in Colombia🛢️🇨🇴🌍 Read + listen to our reporting on @npr.org 🎧📻⬇️
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Could this conference be a 'turning point' for the world's use of fossil fuels?
Against the backdrop of an energy crisis and a warming planet, more than 50 countries have come to Santa Marta, Colombia, to discuss concrete ways to phase out oil, gas and coal.
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Julia Simon @juliaradio.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
A month ago I was in a "ballroom" at CERAWeek in Houston, Texas. A jazz band played while executives from LNG companies schmoozed with US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright. They were celebrating the US becoming the largest global exporter of LNG. (Here's our story from that ⬇️)
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The Iran war created a global natural gas shortage — a windfall for U.S. companies
With Qatar's liquefied natural gas still offline, U.S. companies see an opening and are bringing in new investments.
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NPR @npr.org · 18/04/2026
With Qatar's liquefied natural gas still offline, U.S. companies see an opening and are bringing in new investments.
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The Iran war created a global natural gas shortage — a windfall for U.S. companies
With Qatar's liquefied natural gas still offline, U.S. companies see an opening and are bringing in new investments.
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NPR @npr.org · 18/04/2026
Twenty-nine people have died in ICE custody since October, the start of the federal government's fiscal year, already surpassing 2004's toll of 28, the previous record, according to government data. n.pr/4sLetjV
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Deaths of migrants in ICE custody hit record high under Trump
Twenty-nine people have died in ICE custody since October, the start of the federal government's fiscal year, already surpassing 2004's toll of 28, the previous record, according to government data.
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NPR @npr.org · 14/04/2026
With Qatar's liquefied natural gas still offline, U.S. companies see an opening and are bringing in new investments. n.pr/47XgIZN
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The Iran war created a global natural gas shortage — a windfall for U.S. companies
With Qatar's liquefied natural gas still offline, U.S. companies see an opening and are bringing in new investments.
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Julia Simon @juliaradio.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
My NPR colleague @jeffbradynews.bsky.social is the best - hit him up!
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Jeff Brady @jeffbradynews.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Ask me a question about reducing climate pollution and saving money. If @npr.org chooses your submission, you'll be part of the reporting process. More information and a short form are in the link below. www.npr.org/2026/04/03/n...
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NPR wants your big question about reducing your climate impact and saving money
As energy prices rise and climate change intensifies, NPR wants to hear your questions about spending decisions you'll make that could reduce climate pollution and save you money.
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Sally Hayden @sallyhayd.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Things I have seen in the rubble of Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon over the past week, part two. More up here: www.instagram.com/p/DWYXD0Rjak... At least 1,116 people have been killed since March 2, incl 121 children, acc to min of health. At least 3,229 have been injured, incl 399 children.
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Julia Simon @juliaradio.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
The U.S. is lifting sanctions on some oil from Iran... while in the midst of a war against Iran. Here's our newscast spot on @npr.org : "The Trump administration HAD stepped up sanctions on Iranian oil when it returned to office last year. But that was then. cont...
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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Some countries are better positioned to weather this energy crisis than they would have been just a few years ago. That's because of the rapid growth of renewable energy, battery systems and electric vehicles. @npr.org interviewed me for this excellent piece: www.npr.org/2026/03/16/n...
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Oil and gas prices are soaring. Some countries are ready with solar panels and EVs
As an energy crisis grows, some countries are more prepared because of renewable energy and electric vehicles. Pakistan reduced its reliance on imported natural gas because of the growth of solar.
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Julia Simon @juliaradio.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
We have that message on @npr.org ! Here's our story on our most popular show Morning Edition ⬇️ "Oil and gas prices are soaring. Some countries are ready with solar panels and EVs" 🎧 📻 📖 ☀️🔋 listen and read ⬇️
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Oil and gas prices are soaring. Some countries are ready with solar panels and EVs
As an energy crisis grows, some countries are more prepared because of renewable energy and electric vehicles. Pakistan reduced its reliance on imported natural gas because of the growth of solar.
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Spencer Windes (like “winds a yo-yo”) @spencerwindes.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
A few pieces on Spain being able to oppose the war because they’ve invested in renewables to power their electrical grid, and this NPR piece looking at how small scale solar in Pakistan has vastly grown in the last five years, making them less dependent on gulf LNG. www.npr.org/2026/03/16/n...
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Oil and gas prices are soaring. Some countries are ready with solar panels and EVs
As an energy crisis grows, some countries are more prepared because of renewable energy and electric vehicles. Pakistan reduced its reliance on imported natural gas because of the growth of solar.
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Julia Simon @juliaradio.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
" Once you've got your solar panel there's no cost for the sun." "With a stroke," says @kingsmillbond.bsky.social, "this war has dramatically increased the power and the influence of those who want to go down the solar route." Here's why countries are glad they invested in solar, batteries+ EVs ⬇️
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Oil and gas prices are soaring. Some countries are ready with solar panels and EVs
As an energy crisis grows, some countries are more prepared because of renewable energy and electric vehicles. Pakistan reduced its reliance on imported natural gas because of the growth of solar.
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Julia Simon @juliaradio.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
25% of the world's liquified natural gas/LNG is offline. But Pakistan is in a better position - because of the explosive growth of solar and batteries. Pakistan DECREASED LNG imports last year in part because of ☀️+🔋 Here's why renewables - and EVs -are an energy security solution 🎧📻📖 on @npr.org
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Oil and gas prices are soaring. Some countries are ready with solar panels and EVs
As an energy crisis grows, some countries are more prepared because of renewable energy and electric vehicles. Pakistan reduced its reliance on imported natural gas because of the growth of solar.
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NPR @npr.org · 16/03/2026
As an energy crisis grows, some countries are more prepared because of renewable energy and electric vehicles. Pakistan reduced its reliance on imported natural gas because of the growth of solar. n.pr/4sdk4je
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Oil and gas prices are soaring. Some countries are ready with solar panels and EVs
As an energy crisis grows, some countries are more prepared because of renewable energy and electric vehicles. Pakistan reduced its reliance on imported natural gas because of the growth of solar.
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Jon Rienstra-Kiracofe @jonrk1.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
“In China, more than half of new car sales are now electric. In Nepal, it's more than 70%. As oil prices rise, residents with EVs are less vulnerable than if they had to rely on fuel.”
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