I'm always impressed at mainstream reporters' ability to write extensive climate change explainers that avoid mentioning the pollution that causes global warming. Here's a classic of the form, 1200 words in @nytimes.com by Chris Flavelle #LAFires - ThreadSky

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climatebrad.hillheat.com • 54 days ago

I'm always impressed at mainstream reporters' ability to write extensive climate change explainers that avoid mentioning the pollution that causes global warming. Here's a classic of the form, 1200 words in @nytimes.com by Chris Flavelle
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ricst.bsky.social•54 days ago

When Elon Musk loses an entire Tesla factory due to some climate catastrophe, then he might get his top employee, Donald Trump, to act

climatebrad.hillheat.com•54 days ago

This is rarely a problem with @theguardian.com climate stories. The Guardian doesn't accept fossil-fuel advertising, but I'm sure that's a coincidence, because we all know that the business side doesn't influence editorial in respectable news outlets.

climatebrad.hillheat.com•54 days ago

This form of climate silence is something of a habit for Flavelle - here's a 2000-word piece that avoids mentioning fossil fuels or climate pollution

climatebrad.hillheat.com•54 days ago

To be clear, the responsibility for climate silence lies with the uncredited editors who enforce standards and style. Bylined reporters get the credit but also take the blame.

thespectralband.bsky.social•54 days ago

We’re fucked

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