Climate Optimist

Climate Optimist

A smart, weekly(ish) guide designed for everyone from the climate-curious to the climate-savvy who remain optimistic that we can meet our climate targets—together.

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EVs, Energy Alliances, and Why Housing Still Drives Emissions

EVs, Energy Alliances, and Why Housing Still Drives Emissions

From China’s electric lead to bipartisan tax credit support and Spain’s housing crackdown—how unexpected alliances and decisions shape our climate path.

Francis Pollara
Julia Thayne
Francis Pollara, +1
From Blackouts to Breakthroughs: California’s Energy Pivot

From Blackouts to Breakthroughs: California’s Energy Pivot

Hochschild calls it the “most important project on Earth”—here’s why California’s clean energy transition matters to you.

Francis Pollara
Julia Thayne
Francis Pollara, +1
Clean Energy’s Future Isn’t Waiting for Washington

Clean Energy’s Future Isn’t Waiting for Washington

Why the short-term noise doesn’t change the long-term signal in climate, energy, and mobility

Francis Pollara
Julia Thayne
Francis Pollara, +1
How Global Spending on Clean Energy is Changing the Landscape

How Global Spending on Clean Energy is Changing the Landscape

Global energy spending is transforming clean energy, the rise of zero-carbon electricity, and the strides cities like Paris are taking in climate action.

Francis Pollara
Julia Thayne
Francis Pollara, +1
AI, Texas, and the Future of Energy: This Week’s Climate Wins (and Woes)

AI, Texas, and the Future of Energy: This Week’s Climate Wins (and Woes)

AI’s Energy Hunger Meets Clean Power, Texas Sets Renewable Records, and Why Microplastic Rain Is a Wake-Up Call

Francis Pollara
Julia Thayne
Francis Pollara, +1
Red States, Green Energy – Energy Storage Is Having Its Moment

Red States, Green Energy – Energy Storage Is Having Its Moment

Clean energy is scaling at a record pace, insurance is (believe it or not) protecting ecosystems, and cities are proving they can experiment their way to success.

Francis Pollara
Julia Thayne
Francis Pollara, +1
Firestorms Are Real. So Are The Solutions.

Firestorms Are Real. So Are The Solutions.

Wildfires, rapid warming, and climate disasters are escalating—but so are the solutions. From resilience strategies to clean tech breakthroughs, here’s what’s working.

Francis Pollara
Julia Thayne
Francis Pollara, +1
Introducing Climate Optimist

Introducing Climate Optimist

Join a no-nonsense, climate-savvy community of investors, policymakers, operators, and everyday problem-solvers, all driven by one goal: turning climate challenges into opportunities for change.

Francis Pollara
Julia Thayne
Francis Pollara, +1