EV Pickup Battle Heats Up, But No One Buys Them

EV Pickup Battle Heats Up, But No One Buys Them

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on the rivalry between Ford’s F-Lightning and Tesla’s Cybertruck. While both companies claim the top spot in EV truck sales, McIntyre points out that consumer demand for full-size electric pickups remains limited. Despite the hype, monthly sales are only in the low thousands—raising questions about whether Americans…

Florida Has 1.5 Million Vacant Homes, May Get Worse

Florida Has 1.5 Million Vacant Homes, May Get Worse

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Florida has the highest number of vacant homes in the U.S.—1.5 million, according to LendingTree. McIntyre points to two major reasons: seasonal vacation homes skewing census data, and a growing exodus due to hurricanes and unaffordable insurance. As private insurers pull out, the state’s struggling insurance…

Banks Feed Climate Crisis With Billions in Oil Profits

Banks Feed Climate Crisis With Billions in Oil Profits

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights findings from the new Banking on Climate Chaos report. Despite recent declines, banks poured $869 billion into fossil fuel companies in the past year, with nearly half going toward expansion. McIntyre warns that major corporations—including banks and governments—are reversing course on climate pledges, citing costs over environmental…

Hybrids Pollute Less Than EVs?

Hybrids Pollute Less Than EVs?

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on the Toyota CEO’s claim that electric vehicles pollute more than hybrids, citing battery production as the main culprit. McIntyre highlights the broader debate over lifecycle emissions and suggests that Toyota’s business strategy may also influence the company’s stance.

Extreme Heat Crisis in Phoenix Threatens Heat Illness

Extreme Heat Crisis in Phoenix Threatens Heat Illness

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on the extreme and persistent heat wave gripping Phoenix, Arizona, where temperatures are expected to stay above 110°F for days. He warns of the growing economic impact from business shutdowns—especially in the construction sector—and highlights the severe public health risks faced by the city’s homeless and low-income…

How Extreme Heat Disrupting Airplanes and Airports

How Extreme Heat Disrupting Airplanes and Airports

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains how rising temperatures are making air travel more hazardous and costly. Speaking from New York City, McIntyre details how extreme heat is increasing turbulence in the atmosphere—especially over the U.S. Southwest—and reducing aircraft engine efficiency. These changes pose safety risks during landings and may require airports in…

Recent Warming Oceans Signal a Dangerous Hurricane Season

Recent Warming Oceans Signal a Dangerous Hurricane Season

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports from New York City that Mexico is about to face its first hurricane of the season—Hurricane Eric—striking the country’s Pacific coast. McIntyre warns that rapidly warming ocean temperatures in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Gulf of Mexico are likely to fuel more intense storms. With water temperatures in…

Climate Change Triggers Rapid Spread of Dangerour Deer Ticks

Climate Change Triggers Rapid Spread of Dangerour Deer Ticks

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports from New York City on the expanding reach of deer ticks due to global warming. Once mostly confined to the lower Northeast, these disease-carrying ticks are now rapidly spreading across North America—moving more than 20 miles per year in parts of Canada, according to health experts. McIntyre…

Taxpayers To Be Hit By Soaring Climate Costs as Oil Companies Dodge

Taxpayers To Be Hit By Soaring Climate Costs as Oil Companies Dodge

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that the financial burden of climate change is increasingly falling on everyday taxpayers. From infrastructure upgrades to emergency health services, the costs of climate adaptation are growing. McIntyre highlights how the fossil fuel industry, backed by political allies during the Trump presidency, continues to resist the principle…

Early Extreme Heat Exposes Detroit’s Poverty Catastrophe

Early Extreme Heat Exposes Detroit’s Poverty Catastrophe

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports from New York City on a looming 100°F heat wave expected to hit Detroit—unusually early in the season. McIntyre warns that the city’s high poverty rate, large geographic area, and limited emergency resources make it especially vulnerable. With a third of the population living in poverty and…

Extreme Heat Wave Grips U.S.: Emergency Systems Face Crisis

Extreme Heat Wave Grips U.S.: Emergency Systems Face Crisis

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on an alarming early heat wave affecting seven U.S. states, with temperatures soaring past 110°F in cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas. McIntyre highlights the growing risks of heat stroke and the unpreparedness of emergency services to handle the rising number of heat-related illnesses, stressing the real-time…

Record-Breaking Alaska Heatwave Soars To 85 Degrees

Record-Breaking Alaska Heatwave Soars To 85 Degrees

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Alaska is experiencing its first officially recognized heat alert, with Fairbanks hitting 85°F earlier than ever recorded. He explains that such events not only signal extreme shifts in northern climate patterns but also contribute directly to global sea level rise. McIntyre warns that melting in Alaska…

Global EV Market Gambles as Chinese Automaker Overtakes Tesla

Global EV Market Gambles as Chinese Automaker Overtakes Tesla

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Chinese EV manufacturer BYD is now outselling Tesla globally. With a strong foothold in China—the world’s largest EV market—BYD is expanding across Asia, Africa, and Europe. McIntyre notes that U.S. tariffs are the main barrier preventing BYD’s entry into the American market, though rising demand could…