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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It’s time to stop arguing about where to build solar farms on public lands and start doing it. Carefully.
Oct. 3, 2024
The governor is asking people to act sustainably while making it harder for them to go solar.
Oct. 1, 2024
Activists targeting Kamala Harris, the Dodgers and an NAACP chapter offer a case study in the arc of history.
Sept. 26, 2024
Sunrise Movement activists brought charred couch cushions from a house that burned in the Airport fire.
Sept. 24, 2024
At least 59 teams accept sponsorships from oil companies, or utilities that primarily use fossil fuels.
Sept. 19, 2024
The governor has a chance to support rooftop solar, protect farmworkers from heat and dump plastic bags.
Sept. 17, 2024
Yeah, I’ve got thoughts on the presidential debate. And a lot of other stuff.
Sept. 12, 2024
How did the vice president engineer such a dramatic turnaround? It’s about the messenger as much as the message.
Sept. 10, 2024
An art exhibit at USC’s campus on Catalina Island uses artificial intelligence to propose bold ideas.
Aug. 15, 2024
Jokes aside, it’s not too late to start getting the climate crisis under control.
Aug. 13, 2024