Emily Atkin

Washington, D.C., United States

Editor-in-Chief and Writer at HEATED (US)

I edit and sometimes write HEATED, a newsletter devoted to climate accountability journalism. She/her.

Articles

Predicting climate chaos, Morgan Stanley touts air conditioning profit potential

2 weeks ago | heated.world | Emily Atkin

Last week, E&E News reporter Corbin Hiar unearthed an obscure but important research report from Morgan Stanley, one of the largest banks in America and one of the world's . In that report distributed March 17, Morgan Stanley analysts told investor clients that they believe the world is hurtling toward one of the most dangerous, terrifying global warming scenarios imaginable.
Secret Energy Department "hit list" targets renewable energy industry

4 weeks ago | popular.info | Emily Atkin

Today’s edition is a special collaboration by Popular Information and HEATED. You can subscribe to HEATED, a newsletter about the climate crisis, HERE. During his confirmation hearing, Energy Secretary Chris Wright tried to convince senators he wasn’t your typical fracking executive. Wright—the CEO of $3 billion methane gas company Liberty Energy—promised to support all types of energy production, including solar and wind.”The solution to climate change is to evolve our energy system,” he said.
Secret Energy Department "hit list" targets renewable energy industry

4 weeks ago | heated.world | Emily Atkin
"Make America Healthy Again" Is Dead

1 month ago | progressivehub.net | Emily Atkin

There is nothing RFK Jr. can do at the Department of Health to make up for what’s happening at the EPA. By Emily Atkin, HeatedPart of me wants to be snarky about this. Because I knew it was going to happen. It felt obvious to me. But I can’t entirely blame individuals for believing well-funded, widely-disseminated, professionally-crafted bullshit. So I’m going to say this with the most grace and sympathy toward my Robert F.
"Make America Healthy Again" is dead

1 month ago | heated.world | Emily Atkin

Part of me wants to be snarky about this. Because I knew it was going to happen. It felt obvious to me. But I can't entirely blame individuals for believing well-funded, widely-disseminated, professionally-crafted bullshit. So I'm going to say this with the most grace and sympathy toward my Robert F. Kennedy Jr.-admiring readers as I possibly can: There is nothing Kennedy can do at the Department of Health that will make up for what Donald Trump is doing at the Environmental Protection Agency.
"Make America Healthy Again" is dead

1 month ago | open.substack.com | Emily Atkin

Part of me wants to be snarky about this. Because I knew it was going to happen. It felt obvious to me. But I can’t entirely blame individuals for believing well-funded, widely-disseminated, professionally-crafted bullshit. So I’m going to say this with the most grace and sympathy toward my Robert F. Kennedy Jr.-admiring readers as I possibly can: There is nothing Kennedy can do at the Department of Health that will make up for what Donald Trump is doing at the Environmental Protection Agency.
Organic farmers expose RFK Jr.'s delusion

1 month ago | heated.world | Emily Atkin

I'm as crunchy and health-conscious as the next lefty millennial, so the content of the promise never bothered me much. What bothered me was that Kennedy was asking people to believe something delusional: that Donald Trump would do something bad for the fossil fuel industry. Industrial agriculture is one of Big Oil's largest and most lucrative markets. Most synthetic fertilizers andpesticides are made from fossil fuels.
Organic farmers expose RFK Jr.'s delusion

1 month ago | heated.world | Emily Atkin
Trump energy chief says there are upsides to ecological collapse

2 months ago | heated.world | Emily Atkin

During his Senate confirmation hearing last month, Chris Wright put on a moderate face. To secure his bid to lead the Department of Energy, Wright-the CEO of fracking company Liberty Energy-assured senators that he understands fossil fuels are the primary cause of climate change. He also said he takes the problem seriously. "Climate change is a global challenge that we need to solve," he said.
Trump energy chief says there are upsides to ecological collapse

2 months ago | heated.world | Emily Atkin