AI server farms are being built in remote places. They are part of a significant new debate over electricity costs. Maybe it is best to keep them out of sight. Or, perhaps near large cities, there will be more battles for energy. Douglas A. McIntyre discusses.
A large hurricane that moves away from the US coast and drags smaller hurricanes with it. This means there is a chance that, for the entire hurricane season, not a single one will hit America. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor in Chief of Climatecrisis247, looks at the problem.
Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton destroyed areas along the West Coast of Florida. A number of these won’t be rebuilt. They were in areas that could be hit by storms again. This has led to a decline in home prices while home insurance costs have increased. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climatecrisis247, explains.
Some parts of the Southwest have had little rain for years. The chance to raise cattle or crops in these regions has disappeared. Experts worry that this could happen in other agricultural areas very soon. That would cut into America’s food supply. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climatecrisis247, discusses the trend.
American homes along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts are being washed away by the oceans due to climate change. This is also starting to happen on the Great Lakes. The reason is that climate change is causing water levels to rise, and storms are eroding the land.
The cost of residential electricity has gone up by triple digits in some cities over the last five years. Due to AI server farms, this trend is likely to continue. People may pay more for electricity than for mortgages. That will set up a battle over who gets energy. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief of Climatecrisis247,…
Due to the destructive weather in Florida and the Carolinas, Americans are relocating from these areas to the North. It has become too expensive, and sometimes dangerous, to live in the path of massive storms. Home prices are falling, while insurance costs are rising. People find that conditions in old industrial cities like Detroit are…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains that while Tesla achieved record Q3 sales of nearly 500,000 vehicles, the growth was largely fueled by expiring U.S. tax credits. With those incentives gone, McIntyre warns Tesla faces a sharp sales decline, compounded by Elon Musk’s lingering image problems and growing competition from Ford and GM.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains that while Tesla posted nearly half a million vehicle deliveries in Q3, looming challenges in Europe and China threaten its momentum. Sales in Europe have dropped by double digits in many countries, while in China Tesla has slipped to fifth place in a brutally competitive EV market….
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, warns that the Panama Canal faces decades of disruption due to falling water levels caused by climate change. Gatun Lake, essential for the canal’s operations, could see significant declines under high-emission scenarios, threatening global shipping routes already strained by instability in the Suez Canal.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that while America urgently needs more energy to power AI data centers, nuclear startups are attracting billions in investment despite not yet delivering power to the grid. He warns that overbuilding or failed ventures could leave the U.S. with wasted resources and energy risks, even as coal…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains that electric vehicles could play a role in powering AI data centers by sending electricity from their batteries back to the grid. While still experimental, this system could provide income to EV owners, reduce strain on utilities, and help balance energy use as AI growth puts massive…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Florida housing prices are falling faster than most U.S. markets. Miami led with a 4.8% drop, followed by declines in Jacksonville, Tampa, and Orlando. Rising insurance rates and climate risks may be driving residents to safer, more affordable regions.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on a New York Times and Science study showing that deadly, high-cost wildfires are becoming more frequent. Experts warn that climate change and decades of suppression policies are fueling larger, more destructive fires, making ecosystems and communities increasingly vulnerable.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on a World Economic Forum study showing that climate change could cause $1.5 trillion in productivity losses by 2050 due to worker illnesses and injuries. The report warns that without adaptation, the world could face 14 million excess deaths and over $12 trillion in economic losses, urging…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that a rare early-season winter storm is expected in Montana with up to 16 inches of snow. The storm, unusual for this time of year, highlights potential signs of climate change’s shifting weather patterns.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Miami home prices dropped nearly 5% in September, the sharpest decline among the top 50 U.S. housing markets. He explains that climate change, rising insurance rates, and outmigration from Florida are likely driving the housing downturn.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported that a potential government shutdown could dismantle key environmental and science agencies. While past shutdowns led to temporary furloughs, climate policy expert Jerephi Simons warns this time agencies risk permanent cuts, posing severe consequences for environmental protection and enforcement.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported that Chinese EV giant BYD has posted its first sales decline since 2020 amid rising domestic competition. Analysts note BYD is pivoting toward exports, which could threaten U.S. automakers as the company expands into Southeast Asia, South America, and Europe, with the potential to eventually reach the…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that residential electricity prices have surged—nearly 200% in some cities like Buffalo—due to the growing energy demand from AI data centers. He warns that by the mid-2030s, a third of U.S. electricity could be consumed by these facilities, straining the grid and raising costs for households.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights comments from Peabody Energy’s CEO, John Gresh, who says coal is making a comeback. U.S. coal consumption is projected to rise 7% this year, marking the first increase since 2021. The Energy Information Administration also expects a 9% increase in coal-fired power generation, raising coal’s share of…
