Substacks recommended by Andy Revkin

Recommended by Andy Revkin

Daily updates on global extreme weather and climate from an advanced data perspective. Weather modeling, analysis, and mapping on a daily basis from today to weeks in the advance, Weather Trader keeps the public apprised of impactful weather events.

Stop the Presses

By Mark Jacob

A weekly newsletter about how right-wing extremism has exploited the weaknesses in American journalism, and what we can do about it.

Between Rock and a Hard Place

By Greg Mitchell has new 'Between Rock and a Hard Place'

Award-winning author and film director ranges widely: from politics and media to music and movies, and features the best political cartoons almost daily.

Elizabeth Ginexi

Being There

By Eduardo Porter

I write about global economics and politics. I am a columnist of The Guardian; veteran of the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Opinion and The Washington Post. Figuring things out.

Commonplace

A magazine about what matters in America

Steady

By Dan Rather

Dan Rather's steady take on a complex and chaotic world.

FlakPhoto Digest

By Andy Adams

A community hub for photography people

Strength In Numbers

By G. Elliott Morris

Independent, data-driven analysis of politics, public opinion polls, and elections. From author, journalist, and pollster G. Elliott Morris.

Inside Medicine

By Jeremy Faust

Merging what I'm seeing in the ER with rigorous deep-dives on the very latest medical and public health data. I want you to know what really matters.

Jeremy is relentless in pursuit of public health insights during a relentless pandemic.

- Andy Revkin

Arts and Climate Change with Nicole Kelner

A space for art, climate storytelling, and creative reflection. Discover practical tools to use art for climate communication, going offline, and living a more creative life.

Much remains unknown about the role of arts in fostering climate and energy awareness and responses (just as is the case with journalism and more). But one thing is clear. This arena needs a lot of experimentation and approaches, which is why I'm following Nicole Kelner here and hope you do, as well.

- Andy Revkin

InfoEpi Lab

The Information Epidemiology Lab (InfoEpi Lab) intersects public health, national security, information disorder, and countering malign influence.

Economics Matters by Laurence Kotlikoff

By Larry Kotlikoff

Economics can make a massive difference - collectively and personally.

Early Warning with Juliette Kayyem

What's happening today. What it means tomorrow.

The Gigaton

A bi-weekly newsletter where you can learn about the challenges and opportunities of building viable businesses in climate technology

Rozado’s Visual Analytics

By David Rozado Newsletter

Underexplored Research Topics

Volts

By David Roberts

A newsletter, podcast, & community focused on the technology, politics, and policy of decarbonization. In your inbox once or twice a week.

David (@drvolts) Roberts is a rare combination of wonky deep diver (clean energy) and politics high flier. Not to be missed, as you mostly already likely know.

- Andy Revkin

Nields Newsletter

By The Nields

The ongoing thoughts and doings of The Nields, beloved folk-rock band vintage 1991.

The Nields are my favorite society-minded songwriting duo!

- Andy Revkin

Future of Foods Interviews

By Alex Crisp

FoF talks to experts working towards a more sustainable, humane food production system. Subscription is FREE - recieve new podcasts direct to your email - no spam.

The Borowitz Report

By Andy Borowitz

Home of Truth

The Afternoon Story

By The Conversation U.S.

One great story a day from a nonprofit organization that features experts sharing their knowledge and research. It's like having a smart friend you trust explain and analyze the news.

Since its early days, I've been a fan of The Conversation - a journalist-curated free-floating op-ed page for scientists and scholars. Glad to see they're highlighting some of the best output here on Substack.

- Andy Revkin

Drop Site News

Independent news on politics and war

Colin Beavan

Reflections on love, courage, Zen, and the art of being fully alive—thoughtful, raw, and real by Executive and Personal Coach Colin Beavan.

HEATED

By Emily Atkin

A newsletter for people who are pissed off about the climate crisis.

The Flavor Files

By Nik Sharma

Get my weekly newsletter to unlock the secrets of food science and create more flavorful, effortless meals at home. I host the food science cooking show, Flavor Forward on America's Test Kitchen

Noahpinion

By Noah Smith

Economics and other interesting stuff

BY GLENN KESSLER

Author, reporter, former Washington Post Fact Checker -- Making Sense of iIt All.

Uncharted Territories

By Tomas Pueyo

Understand the world of today to prepare for the world of tomorrow: AI, tech, longevity, fertility, the future of democracy, energy, education, and more

The Hotshot Wake Up

News about wildfires, fire tech, and wildfire policy. Former Hotshot Overhead and Crew Supervisor. Call it like it is. Join a community of thousands.

The Disagreement

We celebrate and normalize healthy disagreement. Listen to the podcast.

A World of 8 Billion newsletter

By Jennifer

How births, deaths, and migration shape politics, power, and conflict.

The Climate Historian

I write about geopolitics and the history of climate change. Sometimes I just chat about books or whatever else grabs my attention.

Lucid

By Ruth Ben-Ghiat

A newsletter for big-picture thinking about autocracy and threats to democracy around the world

Balanced Weather

By Alan Gerard

Balanced Weather provides updates on national/global weather and climate events and stories in a scientific, rational manner.

Sketchplanations

By Jono Hey

Weekly hand-drawn explanations of ideas from science, psychology, creativity and life.

Common Threads

By Mark Kemp

Retired editor and music journalist Mark Kemp explores the shared experiences that bind us: family, music, food, and travel.

A Spacious Place

By Scott Cleveland

The integration of music, poetry, theology

ReportEarth

By Chris Mooney

I find stories in the data of climate change. And I cover how we cover the planet.

Chase Cain

▶️ YouTube.com/@ChaseCain

Cremieux Recueil

I discuss papers that ought to be discussed.

Your Daily Dose of Climate Hope

By Climate Action Now

Action is the antidote to despair. Subscribe now to get one easy action to take every weekday, along with stories about the trends, innovations, and people creating a better world! Enjoy our Weekly Quiz on Saturdays and Good News Roundup on Sundays!

Andrew Ryvkin

Power, Propaganda, and the Cost of Authoritarianism.

Public Notice

By Aaron Rupar

Julio Friedmann

Chief Scientist at Carbon Direct. One of the most widely known & authoritative experts on CO2 removal , CO2 conversion & use, industrial decarbonization, H2, and CCS. Abundant sustainable cheap energy is humanity's birthright. It is inevitable.

Disasterology

By Samantha Montano

A monthly newsletter about disasters.

One Percent Brighter

By Quico Toro

A better climate substack

PastPresentFuture

By Dan Gardner

Exploring history to understand today and shape a better tomorrow.

History isn't always a solid guide to what comes next but it sure is a vital starting point for gauging what's new or simply sporadic. Glad Dan, a prediction maven if ever there was one, is helping provide that foundation on a regular basis here.

- Andy Revkin

More Perfect Union

Media that builds power for working people.

Richard Conniff’s Substack

By Richard Conniff on Nature

I write about wildlife, the natural world, and public health, based on my career as an author of books like "The Species Seekers" and "Swimming with Piranhas at Feeding Time," and as a contributor to magazines, television documentaries, and public radio.

Miles O'Brien

Innovation, exploration, and human resilience. Thoughts from a veteran science reporter and the fascinating people I meet.