What it is
HEATED, founded by journalist Emily Atkin in 2019, delivers original investigative reporting on the fossil fuel industry, climate disinformation, and corporate accountability. It operates on a freemium model with some articles free and full access by subscription. Atkin's previous reporting at The New Republic broke major climate stories.
Why we picked this
Most climate newsletters cover solutions and technology. HEATED covers accountability: who is blocking progress, who is funding disinformation, and who is profiting from inaction. This adversarial journalism is essential for understanding the political economy of the climate crisis.
Key takeaways
- Atkin's reporting has exposed specific fossil fuel lobbying campaigns, greenwashing claims, and the revolving door between industry and regulators.
- The freemium model keeps the most important investigations accessible while supporting independent journalism through subscriptions.
- HEATED consistently identifies the gap between corporate climate pledges and actual corporate behavior, providing the accountability function that mainstream media often avoids.