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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Environment & Health

Trump’s EPA Repeals Limits on Power Plants’ Carbon Emissions

The move will likely delay the phaseout of coal and will have significant effects for the nation’s public health.

By: Jake Bittle ,; Grist

September 15, 2026

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Politics & Elections

Bipartisan Housing Bill Could Speed Up New Construction After Major Disasters

Trump said he won’t sign the bill set to become law today, but Congress has enough votes to override a potential veto.

By: Jake Bittle ,; Grist

July 10, 2026

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Politics & Elections

Trump Is Reviving a Tar Sands Oil Pipeline With the Help of Wyoming Tycoons

The proposed pipeline would be one of the biggest new fossil fuel developments of Trump’s second presidency.

By: Jake Bittle &; Naveena Sadasivam ,; Grist

May 6, 2026

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Environment & Health

Turning Point USA Throws Weight Against Clean Energy in Local Arizona Election

“It’s effectively feudal,” a clean energy advocate says of a utility board election in which only landowners can vote.

By: Jake Bittle ,; Grist

April 3, 2026

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Politics & Elections

With Kristi Noem Out, Can a Hamstrung FEMA Rebuild — Even Under Trump?

A bipartisan group in the House is pushing a bill to extricate the agency from the Department of Homeland Security.

By: Jake Bittle ,; Grist

March 6, 2026

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Environment & Health

Data Center Boom Is Fueling an Expansion of Natural Gas Projects

AI facilities may end up emitting carbon dioxide at levels equivalent to millions of passenger cars each year.

By: Naveena Sadasivam &; Jake Bittle ,; Grist

February 16, 2026

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Environment & Health

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

News Analysis

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

News Analysis

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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Environment & Health

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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