DataPhrased

I covered Antarctica's melt for a decade. How I think about the risk

We don't know exactly what's going to happen. We definitely don't know that it's no big deal.

Nov 7 •

Don't bet against physics

Don't be surprised by short term fluctuations in Earth systems as the planet warms. In the long term, heat is hard to overcome.

Oct 23 •

The deep connection between data and story

Part one of a two part essay on realizing the full potential of data journalism.

Sep 28 •

Insights on the U.S. summer warming 'hole'

Following on my CNN piece this week, I'm sharing a few additional maps helping to unpack this striking temperature oddity. Plus, a new chart showing our…

Aug 23 •

Lab notes on my Substack experiment

Reflections on how things are going here so far, a request for your feedback -- and some data!

Aug 10 •

ReportEarth chart archive

Since I began this Substack in March, I've been making lots of charts. Now they can all live in one place.

Aug 3 •

Trying to find good news in the Arctic

Weighing the carbon implications of worsening wildfires, permafrost thaw, and now, expanding peatlands.

Jul 17 •

Dramatic ice loss from U.S. and western Canadian glaciers

It’s not just the heat. It may also be the wildfires.

Jul 3 •

On the brink of exceeding the 1.5C carbon limit

And a look at sea level rise over a century, solar farm carbon storage, and more.

Jun 22 •

What climate journalism means heading into a 1.5 C world

Five charts and fifty-five opinions about the state of the field, and where it is going.

Jun 14 •

Vast carbon emissions from Canada's wildfires

Plus, May 2025 comes in a little bit cooler for the globe, an amazing wetlands map, and more.

Jun 11 •

Huge water losses in the Colorado River basin

Plus more 1.5C talk, new analysis of a staggering tropical cyclone, and more.

May 31 •

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