Sammy Roth
@Sammy_Roth
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I write Climate-Colored Goggles, a newsletter about climate & culture. Former L.A. Times climate columnist. Find me at Disneyland, or hiking in the mountains.
Los Angeles, CA
Joined October 2011
OK, here we go... I'm excited to launch Climate-Colored Goggles, a newsletter about climate & culture. I'll be writing about climate solutions in pop culture, media & sports. America's most influential storytellers need to get in the game. Sign up here: https://t.co/jp7uyAkchi
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“In late September and early October, dozens of immigrants from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras who had obtained asylum had their naturalization interviews canceled “on the spot” in the New York area” https://t.co/4KifWvwOSD
nytimes.com
Sweeping immigration changes by the Trump administration have resulted in the cancellation of naturalization ceremonies, the last step in the process of becoming a citizen.
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Former Dodgers slugger and noted curmudgeon Jeff Kent voted into the Hall of Fame
latimes.com
Jeff Kent, an old-school leader who hit more homers than any second baseman ever, was the only player voted into the Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee.
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Fernando Valenzuela falls short of induction into National Baseball Hall of Fame
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L.A. City Council president moves to delay full Olympic wage boost for tourism workers https://t.co/zxNhHMlBqI via @suhaunah
latimes.com
L.A. City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson has introduced a motion that would phase in the increase over a longer period of time — delaying the full $30 hourly minimum wage until 2030.
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Lots of great @latimes coverage of the Netflix/Warner Bros news, from @MegJamesLAT @smasunaga @thewendylee @SteveBattaglio and more:
latimes.com
Netflix’s historic Warner Bros. acquisition will transform Hollywood and the streaming wars, raises antitrust questions and puts major franchises like DC and 'Stranger Things' under one roof.
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I have been having a busy week — three new stories at Climate-Colored Goggles, my newsletter about climate and culture. Please sign up, and consider a paid subscription:
climatecoloredgoggles.com
Finding climate solutions in pop culture, media and sports. Written by Sammy Roth. Click to read Climate-Colored Goggles, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
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The infamous Ivanpah solar towers were finally going to close. California utility customers would save money, and birds would stop getting fried. Yesterday, it all came crashing down. The solar stupidity is blinding. Here's what happened:
climatecoloredgoggles.com
California is determined to save the costly, controversial Ivanpah solar plant.
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Frank Gehry, masterful architect who transformed L.A.’s urban landscape, dies at 96 https://t.co/tmn07hCBbX
latimes.com
Frank Gehry, known for ebullient cultural buildings like Disney Hall and helping invigorate the field of architecture at a moribund time, has died at 96.
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Karen Bass on the end of coal powering LA: “This is a defining moment for the City of Los Angeles... This milestone will further accelerate our transition to 100% clean energy by 2035.” https://t.co/qAks8sZmUV via @whereishayley
latimes.com
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has stopped receiving coal-powered electricity from its last remaining coal source, the Intermountain Power Project in Utah.
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I guess it's really the offseason now, because @latimeshouston has a roster roundup:
latimes.com
The Dodgers will bring most of the players back from the 2025 team, but will there be a free-agent addition or two?
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I have been having a busy week — three new stories at Climate-Colored Goggles, my newsletter about climate and culture. Please sign up, and consider a paid subscription:
climatecoloredgoggles.com
Finding climate solutions in pop culture, media and sports. Written by Sammy Roth. Click to read Climate-Colored Goggles, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
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The infamous Ivanpah solar towers were finally going to close. California utility customers would save money, and birds would stop getting fried. Yesterday, it all came crashing down. The solar stupidity is blinding. Here's what happened:
climatecoloredgoggles.com
California is determined to save the costly, controversial Ivanpah solar plant.
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Metro votes to approve Dodger Stadium gondola project despite protests, chaos inside public meeting. Also: Mayor Bass speaks on the project. https://t.co/AeteICbJup
latimes.com
Despite eventually allowing protestors to voice their opposition to the Dodger Stadium gondola project, Metro certifies a revised environmental impact report.
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Like @BillShaikin says, Fernando should be in the Hall of Fame. Vote takes place this Sunday.
latimes.com
On Sunday, a committee is set to vote on whether Fernando Valenzuela should be admitted to the Hall of Fame. Without a doubt, they should vote yes.
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It lives, it dies, it lives again. If you are sick of looking at those blinding towers, get used to it. California Public Utilities Commission voted today to reject PG&E's deal to close Ivanpah and lower electric bills. I wrote about what is going on:
climatecoloredgoggles.com
California is determined to save the costly, controversial Ivanpah solar plant.
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It lives, it dies, it lives again. If you are sick of looking at those blinding towers, get used to it. California Public Utilities Commission voted today to reject PG&E's deal to close Ivanpah and lower electric bills. I wrote about what is going on:
climatecoloredgoggles.com
California is determined to save the costly, controversial Ivanpah solar plant.
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CA Legislature never ceases to amaze. After passing a bill to boost housing development by limiting environmental reviews, they approved a provision ensuring a single eight-story apartment tower opposed by Santa Barbara homeowners would face such review.
latimes.com
In a highly unusual situation, a housing project in Santa Barbara must undergo reviews after a state bill included language apparently targeting the development.
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Trump's EPA is proposing to weaken vehicle efficiency standards from 50 miles per gallon to 34.5 miles per gallon by 2031. Which is insane because cars are already getting 39 mpg on average. https://t.co/Gf48zDt292 via @_TonyBriscoe @whereishayley
latimes.com
President Trump announced a plan to weaken vehicle mileage rules for the auto industry.
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