The Grumpy Optimist alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff's Good Newsletter publishes monthly reports on renewable energy adoption, climate policy, and environmental advocacy. The publication features data-driven progress updates alongside occasional…

Likely audience: Environmental advocates

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

Likely audience: Energy policy analysts

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LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago

Energy and Engineering: Jobs, News, Whitepapers, and Candidate Services.

Likely audience: Energy industry professionals

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LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

Brighten Your Day with JTPV Insights！

Likely audience: Energy sector professionals

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 2, 2026

My personal Substack

Likely audience: Energy sector professionals

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beehiivSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: Today in Cars publishes daily automotive news, vehicle reviews, and market analysis for car enthusiasts and industry observers. The publication mixes standard automotive reporting with occasional sponsored investment…

Likely audience: Car enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Platypus Economics publishes weekly essays and interviews analyzing U.S. economic data, monetary policy, and international trade. The publication targets readers interested in labor markets, inflation, and the…

Likely audience: economists

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 35 days ago

From recent posts: How To Human publishes personal essays that blend everyday experiences—like acquiring a pet—with broader cultural reflections, such as a week spent in the Amazon rainforest with Junglekeepers and the role of Indigenous…

Likely audience: environmental advocates

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: Climate Change and You publishes news articles and reports on global climate impacts, extreme weather events, and associated risks such as heatwaves, floods, and food security. The publication targets an audience…

Likely audience: Climate researchers and scientists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Forbidden.News publishes podcast transcripts, video essays, and investigative articles on conspiracy theories, election security, and political polarization. The publication targets an audience interested in alternative…

Likely audience: political activists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

Using data and research to understand what really makes a difference

Likely audience: Public policy analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

Navy veteran, Colorado small business owner & host of Red, White & Real. Die-hard Trump supporter fighting for America First, parental rights, and real government accountability. Putting American families first.

Likely audience: Alaska voters

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: Let's Talk About It publishes opinion pieces and commentaries on Australian politics, international relations, and domestic social issues. The publication is authored by Senator Ralph Babet and features articles on…

Likely audience: Political commentators

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: The Honest Broker publishes independent climate science analysis, policy critiques, and investigations into scientific integrity and academic freedom. It serves researchers, policymakers, and concerned citizens seeking…

Likely audience: Political analysts

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Substacklast post Jul 8, 2026

From recent posts: Dead Man Talking publishes opinion pieces on climate change skepticism, institutional decay, digital sovereignty, and energy policy. The publication targets readers interested in anti-establishment analysis and…

Likely audience: Political activists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: The Alaska Story and The Northern Ledger publish weekly news briefs and candidate interviews focused on Alaska politics, elections, and energy policy. These issues mix general news briefs with in-depth interviews on…

Likely audience: Alaska voters

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

Nuclear Notes is a weekly update that provides sharp analysis about the most important news in advanced nuclear energy. Nuclear Notes is written by Matthew L. Wald and Spencer Toohill.

Likely audience: energy policy analysts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

Commerce Moves to the Curb

Likely audience: logistics managers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: Distilled publishes in-depth analysis and reporting on the intersection of technology infrastructure, energy grids, and US politics, with a specific focus on data center construction and Amazon's expansion. The content…

Likely audience: Energy sector analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 15 days ago

Te damos claves para gestionar tu negocio mejor.

Likely audience: Financial analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

Cutting-edge news and analysis of the mobility revolution — from batteries to bicycles, 15-minute city conspiracy theories, sustainable maritime and everything in between.

Likely audience: Mobility industry professionals

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SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: Frank Merenda publishes Italian business strategy articles analyzing case studies in retail, automotive, fashion, and hospitality, focusing on pricing psychology, brand positioning, and market failures. The publication…

Likely audience: Business analysts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago

From recent posts: Material World publishes essays and articles on supply chains, energy policy, and industrial economics, often referencing the author's book Trade World. The content covers specific sectors including automotive…

Likely audience: economists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

Dispatches Against Despair, from the Wild, Weird World of Humanity and its Biosphere.

Likely audience: environmental advocates

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