Jake Bittle

Jake Bittle is a staff writer at Grist who covers climate impacts and adaptation. His book about climate migration is forthcoming from Simon & Schuster.

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Trump Admin Moves to End One of FEMA’s Biggest Disaster Adaptation Programs

The program allows communities to prepare for disasters like hurricanes and wildfires before they hit.

By: Zoya Teirstein &; Jake Bittle ,; Grist

April 4, 2025

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Environment & Health

Trump Admin Is Trying to Raid “Green Banks” Meant to Fund Local Climate Projects

Despite its former support from Republicans, Lee Zeldin's EPA is dismantling the $20 billion clean energy loan program.

By: Jake Bittle ,; Grist

February 23, 2025

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Environment & Health

Here’s What Trump Can — and Can’t — Do to Disrupt Los Angeles Wildfire Aid

Experts say it would be hard for Trump to revoke FEMA funding, but Congress could slow down California’s recovery.

By: Jake Bittle ,; Grist

January 24, 2025

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House Republicans Deliver Aggressive Support for Fossil Fuels at COP29

The press conference came off as a direct rebuke to the message delivered by the official US delegation.

By: Jake Bittle ,; Grist

November 17, 2024

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Biden Is Pushing a Massive Nuclear Energy Expansion. Will Trump Follow Through?

US representatives at COP29 seem to hope the controversial power source will be a palatable climate solution for Trump.

By: Jake Bittle ,; Grist

November 14, 2024

News Analysis

Environment & Health

Here Are 5 Key Issues to Watch Out For at COP29

With US climate policy in question under Trump, the UN is forging ahead at this year’s conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.

By: Jake Bittle ,; Grist

November 11, 2024

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Helene Marks Three Hurricanes in a Year for Hamlets in Florida’s Big Bend

The cycle of recovery continues for small towns in the state’s west coast “hurricane alley.”

By: Jake Bittle &; Ayurella Horn-Muller ,; Grist

October 1, 2024

News Analysis

Environment & Health

Can Mexico’s Leftist President-Elect Solve the Nation’s Water Crisis?

As mayor of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum made the city's water shortage her “main concern.”

By: Jake Bittle ,; Grist

June 30, 2024

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As Reservoirs Go Dry, Mexico City and Bogotá Face Impending Water Crises

Cape Town, which beat a water crisis in 2018, holds lessons for cities grappling with an El Niño-fueled drought.

By: Jake Bittle ,; Grist

May 25, 2024

News Analysis

Environment & Health

Arizona Evicts a Saudi Alfalfa Farm, But the Thirsty Crop Isn’t Going Anywhere

Water-guzzling alfalfa farms pose a growing threat to Arizona's future as water resources dwindle.

By: Jake Bittle ,; Grist

October 8, 2023

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Foreign Student Ban at Harvard

Trump Budget Is “a Mugging Conducted by the 1 Percent Against the Rest of Us”

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