Reflections on departing from the L.A. Times and a fresh path for Boiling Point

Boiling Point Continues Amid Changes Over five years ago, at the onset of COVID-19, I released the inaugural edition of Boiling Point. Back then, I mentioned that there would always be individuals who claim it’s a poor time to discuss issues like carbon emissions, water pollution, or the crisis of extinction. However, I insisted that […]

Two recalls in Oakland show frustration about crime ‘boiling over’

Auckland — When Shen Tao was sworn in as Auckland’s mayor in January 2023, a series of feel-good articles followed, including a portrait of the mayor beaming in front of the city’s sun-drenched landmarks. Oakland Mayor Shen Tao faces recall on Nov. 5 vote (Jeff Chiu/Associated Press) Auckland’s new mayor The New York Times pointed […]

Boiling Point: Fossil fuel ads galore

This article originally appeared in Boiling Point, a weekly newsletter on climate change and the environment. SIGN UP HERE Receive in your inbox. There is this concept called “Social License to Operation”. This basically refers to what the industry is generally considered to be legal or acceptable. As climate scientists increasingly discover that new coal, […]