Climate newsletters cover the science, the politics and the energy transition, from grid engineering to carbon markets. They are written by scientists, policy analysts, investors and journalists, and the best are rigorous about numbers.
Energy, clean energy and environment are the neighbouring pages for readers with a narrower interest.
21 newsletters below, ranked by editorial quality and how recently they published.
Climate scientist Zeke Hausfather analyzes current climate science questions, such as whether global warming is accelerating, the strength of the current El Niño, and the pace of the clean energy transition. Posts combine original charts, data and critiques of published papers with accessible explanation.
Nicholas Decker, an economist, writes in-depth posts explaining recent economics research, such as whether pandemic-era air rage really rose and how many people work from home. He also shares clever findings from other fields, like geology and atmospheric science, in an accessible way.
Volts publishes interviews and analysis on the technology, politics, and policy of decarbonization, with a focus on the US energy system. Readers get in-depth conversations with practitioners and executives about topics like distributed energy, grid policy, and clean energy siting.
Noema is an online magazine publishing long-form essays on politics, history, science, and society, with issues covering topics like Sudan's conflicts, short-termism in democracies, and coastal erosion. Readers get in-depth, thoughtful analysis and reportage from a variety of contributors.
Sammy Roth, a veteran climate journalist, covers climate solutions through the lens of pop culture, media, sports and politics, along with clean energy, Western water and public lands. Issues combine original reporting, interviews and frank commentary, such as Chevron's campaign donations in the L.A. mayoral race and the solar industry's courting of Republicans.
Bill McKibben writes about the climate fight, covering science updates, energy policy, and the politics and activism around them. Readers get his personal commentary, curated reporting and calls to action, with a hopeful bent despite grim news.
A weekly newsletter (also a short podcast) from climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe's circle offering climate science explainers, good news and solutions. Issues mix personal reflections, guest essays and event roundups with practical ideas for taking action.
Amy Harder's newsletter collects her energy and climate reporting from Axios, along with event recaps, photos and personal essays. Readers get a mix of policy and industry analysis on topics like data centers, geothermal and permitting, plus reflective life-lesson columns.
A weekly roundup of good news on health, climate, human rights, development, conservation and science, backed by data and linked sources, plus a podcast with interviews on solutions-focused work. Readers get a counterweight to negative news coverage and access to a searchable progress library.
Weekly essays by ecologist Jonathan Tonkin on biodiversity, climate and water, mixing analysis of global reports with personal reflection. Readers get a scientist's perspective on conservation progress alongside thoughts on attention, family and living well while caring for the future.
HEATED publishes opinionated climate journalism that scrutinizes fossil fuel industry deception, conservative media framing of climate science, and political myths about climate solutions. Issues combine reporting on legal documents and scientist interviews with plain-spoken commentary and updates on its companion podcast.
Climate futurist Alex Steffen analyzes systemic risks from climate disruption, such as the loss of insurability, and draws parallels to the AI crisis. He also promotes courses and podcasts on personal climate strategy.
Britt Wray writes about the psychological side of the climate crisis, combining interviews, research summaries and practical guidance for coping and acting. Recent issues cover climate education, talking with kids about climate, and how a warming planet affects brain health.
A daily newsletter offering one simple climate action each weekday, paired with upbeat stories about clean energy, innovation and conservation. It also includes a Saturday quiz, a Sunday good news roundup, and occasional interviews with climate figures.
A climate and social justice newsletter mixing opinion essays, guest articles and commentary on collapse, Indigenous rights and climate activism. Readers get politically engaged writing that connects climate impacts to colonialism, extraction and inequality, alongside ideas for action.
A climate and culture newsletter and podcast featuring interviews with climate-focused politicians and candidates, with context on the policy levers they use. Readers get accessible explanations of topics like pension divestment, public utility commissions and state climate plans, plus election-season calls to action.
A physician-written newsletter that explains climate change, biodiversity loss and extreme weather through the lens of human health, using medical analogies to debunk myths. It also covers public health issues such as vaccines and measles outbreaks.
A research-driven newsletter from a think-tank style publisher covering electrification of energy and information, with launches of data tools and reports such as the Solar + Battery Atlas and Electric Asia. Readers get analytical framing of how electricity is reshaping the global economy, plus webinar and report announcements.
A weekly roundup of good-news environmental and climate developments, such as battery and electric truck growth, wildlife population data and conservation successes. It also includes longer interviews, such as with a Kazakh rewilding expert.
Newsletter in italiano che presenta aziende e tecnologie impegnate a ridurre i gas serra, dalle pompe di calore alla micromobilità urbana e alla rendicontazione di sostenibilità. Offre approfondimenti su prodotti, dati di progetto e indicazioni pratiche per le imprese.
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