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Boiling Point

Boiling Point

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 Climate change is battering California. Can the state find a way forward? Listen every Thursday as award-winning L.A. Times columnist Sammy Roth dives deep with scientists, energy leaders, legislators, activists and journalists who are experts on today's climate challenges and solutions. They’ll discuss everything from electric cars to renewable energy to the difficulties of phasing out fossil fuels. Sammy has been reporting on climate and energy in California and the American West for over a decade, touring sprawling solar farms, coal-fired power plants and hilltops blanketed with wind turbines. He’s focused on telling stories that challenge public officials and energy companies to do better.2025 Boiling Point - L.A. Times Studios Economics Politics & Government
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  • As Trump Slashes Renewable Energy, Is Nuclear the Future?

    As Trump Slashes Renewable Energy, Is Nuclear the Future?
    May 29 2025

    Sammy Roth visits America’s second-largest nuclear plant, Arizona’s Palo Verde Generating Station, and sits down with three experts to explore the pros and cons of atomic energy. It’s one of the few climate solutions with bipartisan support — but it’s also plagued by high costs and pollution concerns from uranium mining.

    Read Sammy’s recent column on Palo Verde:

    https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2025-05-15/nuclear-reactors-power-los-angeles-should-we-panic-or-celebrate
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    37 mins
  • Hot Takes About Climate Journalism

    Hot Takes About Climate Journalism
    May 22 2025

    NPR climate editor Sadie Babits talks about why the media has long overlooked the climate crisis, and how that’s starting to change. Her new book, “Hot Takes: Every Journalist's Guide to Covering Climate Change,” is essential reading — not just for journalists, but for anyone who cares about how the climate story gets told.

    Pre-order the book here:

    https://www.ubcpress.ca/hot-takes
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    35 mins
  • Boiling Point Introduces: Living Planet

    Boiling Point Introduces: Living Planet
    May 15 2025

    This week, we're sharing an episode of Living Planet, a podcast by the German broadcaster DW. It explores the idea of 15-minute cities — and why the climate-friendly concept is drawing backlash.

    Read more about Living Planet:

    https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet/program-19028671
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    31 mins
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