Sammy Roth is the climate columnist for the Los Angeles Times. He writes the twice-weekly Boiling Point newsletter and focuses on clean energy solutions. He previously reported for the Desert Sun and USA Today, where he covered renewable energy and public lands. He grew up in Westwood and would very much like to see the Dodgers win the World Series again.
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If some city doesn’t make the climate crisis its top priority, we’ll all suffer. The City of Angels should lead.
July 18, 2024
The baseball team’s official charity is helping dirty fossil fuel companies look squeaky clean.
July 16, 2024
He claimed he had “the best environmental numbers ever” during this first term. That’s not true.
June 27, 2024
We need to get better at evaluating risks and rewards.
June 27, 2024
Superhot underground rocks can supply 24/7 clean power, combating the climate crisis.
June 25, 2024
The team’s owner, Mark Walter, should end a sponsorship deal with Phillips 66, owner of the 76 gas station chain.
June 20, 2024
There’s either a harassment scandal or a nefarious plot playing out in the halls of power.
June 18, 2024
Janisse Quiñones brings a private-sector mentality to L.A.’s 100% clean energy challenge.
June 13, 2024
The former secretary of State is trying to help film and TV studios talk about global warming.
June 11, 2024
Want to shoot bows and arrows at leaky oil and gas wells? There’s now a video game for you.
June 6, 2024