10 (other) newsletters to make your scroll more sustainable

As readers of our favorite sustainability newsletter —  Trellis Briefing — know well, staying current in this fast-changing field isn’t enough. The most successful professionals stay ahead. That means tracking each new regulation and all emerging tech, not to mention shifts in consumer demand and a crisis that changes daily.

Trellis Briefing offers a unique blend of management advice, regulatory updates, corporate case studies and more makes it a must read for anyone in the industry.

But we’re the first to acknowledge that there are more than a few other newsletters in our sector that we like — and read.

Whether you skim these “subscribes” as you sip your morning coffee or save them for a leisurely weekend scroll, they will keep you plugged into both what is and what’s next. 

If you want clean energy news that cuts to the chase …

Axios Energy takes the ever-changing world of sustainability, from policy moves to corporate shifts, and breaks it all down into bite-size, inbox friendly reports. From renewables to grid tech, Axios Energy is a must for anyone tracking the business of decarbonization. As you peruse their website, you’ll happily note that each read takes no more than three minutes. That’s shorter than the time it takes to brew a cup of joe.

If you want your sustainability news served with a side of global depth and data …

Few sustainability news outlets combine breadth and rigor like Bloomberg Green. From deep dives into the financial side of climate action to people-first stories of adaptation and innovation, its reporting highlights how environmental action is reshaping the economy, politics and culture worldwide. You might find your next sustainability breakthrough within its (digital) pages. 

If you want to follow the money …

Perfect for investors and founders, Climate Tech VC has proven itself a global voice in the business of sustainability. The weekly newsletter tracks deals, trends and venture movement across the industry, pairing data with insight to create the perfect window into where climate capital is flowing.

If you want to know what’s really happening in Washington …

While policies might not always make for attention-grabbing headlines, we’re never ones to discount the importance of staying informed. We believe policy reporting can and should be enjoyable, which is why Power Switch from Politico is on our list. The newsletter delivers sharp, inside-the-Beltway reporting on the political forces shaping today and tomorrow’s environmental scene. 

If you want your climate journalism to replace your daily doomscroll …

Heatmap does what few sustainability publications do: makes its readers laugh. It has carved a niche in the sector that is both entertaining and informative, covering everything from the cultural impact of sustainability to the politics of electrification. The newsletter delivers punchy climate coverage with bright colors, savvy pop culture references and jokes aplenty.

If you want energy media that connects the dots …

Few outlets capture the pulse of clean energy, renewables and the climate revolution like Canary Media. This nonprofit newsroom provides a clear-eyed look at decarbonization — from solar wind to electrification — while explaining what works, what doesn’t and why. The newsletter is committed to bringing solutions to a sector full of questions, connecting policy to technology and technology to people. 

If you want clarity in a feed full of headlines …

Carbon Brief offers its readers a daily breakdown of the biggest stories in sustainability while maintaining a voice that’s clear and factual. If you’re looking for crisp, data-driven stories that prioritize comprehension over haste, you’re in the right place. With charts that cut through the noise, data that doesn’t distort and analysis that connects policy and science, the newsletter delivers evidence-based journalism that keeps readers thoroughly informed without overwhelming them.

If you want to hear unique individual voices …

Climate activist legend Bill McKibben, co-founder of 350.org, brings decades of environmental insight to his Substack, The Crucial Years. With nearly 100,000 subscribers, it reflects on grassroots campaigns, policy battles and big-picture climate trends. Other notable climate apostles: Michael Thomas, whose newsletter Distilled boasts 16,000 subscribers, and Emily Atkin, whose 145,000-subscriber-strong HEATED was termed “impassioned [and] deeply reported” by New York Magazine.