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Boiling Point

by L.A. Times Studios

Climate change is battering California. Can the state find a way forward? Listen every Thursday as award-winning L.A. Times columnist Sammy Roth dives deep with scientists, energy leaders, legislators, activists and journalists who are experts on today's climate challenges and solutions. They’ll discuss everything from electric cars to renewable energy to the difficulties of phasing out fossil fuels. Sammy has been reporting on climate and energy in California and the American West for over a decade, touring sprawling solar farms, coal-fired power plants and hilltops blanketed with wind turbines. He’s focused on telling stories that challenge public officials and energy companies to do better.

What listeners say

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Boiling Point is one of the essential features of the Los Angeles Times. Sammy Roth manages to balance his expertise in the field with a sense of curiosity that leads to dogged reporting on THE issue of our day. But what’s special is the moral conscience he brings to the climate crisis as a columnist. Looking forward to seeing how Boiling Point translates into audio interviews and keeps the West Coast front and center in the clean energy transition.

egeorge1234 · Jan 2025

I’m so grateful for this coverage. I’ve appreciated the Boiling Point newsletter for years and it’s been incredibly helpful for my work in teaching sustainability and here now as an urban planner. Excellent, thoughtful discussion.

ShanaMMB · Jan 2025

I just listened to episode one, focusing on building strategies — housing, energy infrastructure— to mitigate wildfires and climate crisis. REALLY smart — not the same old, same old. To the host and guest: “You had me at rainwater recapture!” ❤️‍🔥

Jenny Quest · Jan 2025

Levelheaded and informative. I don’t live in the LA area, but this is very helpful in understanding the realities of the situation, real solutions and rising above the political finger pointing. Highly recommend.

LittleJamTheOne · Jan 2025

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