Adam M. Lowenstein

About

Adam M. Lowenstein is a freelance journalist and writer covering the climate crisis, capitalism, and corporate power. A former Capitol Hill aide and U.S. Senate speechwriter, his work has also appeared in The Atlantic, The Guardian, The American Prospect, The Lever, and other publications.ย https://www.adaml.blog.
Analysis
onJul 31, 2025 @ 06:41 PDT

Like MAGA, major fossil fuel polluters and their PR enablers evade accountability by spinning the world they want you to see.โ€จ

Like MAGA, major fossil fuel polluters and their PR enablers evade accountability by spinning the world they want you to see.โ€จ
onOct 25, 2024 @ 02:00 PDT

PR and consulting agencies are being paid millions to focus the worldโ€™s attention on a promised โ€œeco-cityโ€ โ€” obscuring human rights abuses and Saudi Arabiaโ€™s long record of climate obstruction.

PR and consulting agencies are being paid millions to focus the worldโ€™s attention on a promised โ€œeco-cityโ€ โ€” obscuring human rights abuses and Saudi Arabiaโ€™s long record of climate obstruction.
onJun 13, 2024 @ 14:51 PDT

At the Hydrogen Americas Summit, fossil fuel giants attempt to redefine โ€œcleanโ€ hydrogen, with profits in mind.

At the Hydrogen Americas Summit, fossil fuel giants attempt to redefine โ€œcleanโ€ hydrogen, with profits in mind.
onMay 1, 2024 @ 15:15 PDT

Fossil fuel industry efforts to delay inquiries highlight its sense of impunity โ€“ and echo tactics used to obstruct climate action and deceive the public.

Fossil fuel industry efforts to delay inquiries highlight its sense of impunity โ€“ and echo tactics used to obstruct climate action and deceive the public.
onMar 22, 2024 @ 14:43 PDT

The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, a major oil refining group, is once again behind a push to keep cars running on oil.

The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, a major oil refining group, is once again behind a push to keep cars running on oil.
Analysis
onMar 21, 2024 @ 15:14 PDT

"Climate the Movie" portrays todayโ€™s climate denier agenda by rehashing the same old fossil fuel talking points and trolling the left.

"Climate the Movie" portrays todayโ€™s climate denier agenda by rehashing the same old fossil fuel talking points and trolling the left.
onFeb 15, 2024 @ 09:41 PST

Industries knew plastics could not be recycled, yet they promoted it to boost disposability profits, echoing Big Tobaccoโ€™s campaigns of deception.

Industries knew plastics could not be recycled, yet they promoted it to boost disposability profits, echoing Big Tobaccoโ€™s campaigns of deception.
onFeb 8, 2024 @ 14:04 PST

Victory over climate deniers sends a strong message in defense of climate science and scientists.

Victory over climate deniers sends a strong message in defense of climate science and scientists.
onFeb 7, 2024 @ 18:12 PST

Michael E. Mann is seeking punitive damages from two conservative bloggers who attacked his work and reputation without evidence.

Michael E. Mann is seeking punitive damages from two conservative bloggers who attacked his work and reputation without evidence.
onJan 30, 2024 @ 09:16 PST

Debunked conspiracy theories are becoming part of the official court record.

Debunked conspiracy theories are becoming part of the official court record.