Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Con Edison is seeking an 11% rate hike in New York City while disconnecting 88,000 households in the first half of 2024, tripling the previous year’s total. Many families remained without power for a week or longer, raising concerns amid extreme temperatures driven by climate change….
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that officials, activists, and residents in Pasadena gathered for the People’s Hearing on Extreme Weather to challenge the Trump administration’s climate policies. The event featured testimony from wildfire survivors and health experts, who criticized EPA rollbacks on greenhouse gas protections. McIntyre notes that the movement is likely…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that beef prices in the U.S. have reached their highest level in a decade due to drought-driven herd reductions. Ground beef now averages $6 per pound, while steaks approach $11.50. McIntyre also highlights similar climate-related price spikes in coffee and cocoa, with Brazil’s coffee crop down 25%…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that cutting-edge AI tools from companies like Google, Microsoft, and Nvidia are revolutionizing climate risk assessment. Drawing on a Nature study, he explains how these technologies can make predictions more accurate, enabling early preparation for extreme weather events and improving adaptation strategies across sectors.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, warns that France is facing wildfires as large as the city of Paris — the biggest in the nation’s history. The fires pose a risk to nearby villages and potentially to Paris itself, with firefighting resources overwhelmed and unable to control the situation. McIntyre draws parallels to wildfire…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Phoenix has endured nearly five consecutive weeks of 100-degree temperatures, repeating last year’s dangerous heatwave. The extreme heat has shut down construction, worsened drought conditions, and overwhelmed emergency rooms. With more than 600 heat-related deaths in the region last year, McIntyre warns that Phoenix’s rapid growth…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that the largest wildfire in the United States this year has forced the closure of Grand Canyon National Park. While the blaze is in a low-population wilderness area, its scale highlights the growing threat of year-round wildfires. McIntyre warns that firefighting resources are stretched thin, especially after…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, warns that the largest wildfire of the year is burning north of Santa Barbara and remains largely uncontained. The blaze threatens nearby cities and homes, echoing the devastation of past Malibu wildfires. McIntyre highlights a nationwide trend of wildfires appearing in unexpected places, from near Chicago to inside…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that extreme heat in Las Vegas — with temperatures over 100°F for more than a week — is straining the city’s tourism industry. Limited underground walkways cannot handle the flow of visitors, and the city’s economy relies heavily on tourism. McIntyre notes that upgrading Las Vegas’s infrastructure…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Ford and other major automakers are doubling down on large, gas-powered trucks and SUVs due to lagging electric vehicle sales. Ford’s iconic F-Series — the best-selling U.S. vehicle for 40 years — remains a major polluter, with V8 engines dominating despite the availability of electric versions….
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that temperatures near the Arctic Circle — including in northern Russia — have surpassed 70°F, a rare occurrence last seen five years ago. While the heat allows ships to bypass costly and troubled routes like the Panama and Suez canals, it also accelerates glacier melt, contributing to…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Lucid Motors is struggling to survive in the U.S. electric vehicle market. The company’s stock has plummeted nearly 90% as EV sales stagnate and competition from Tesla, GM, and other established automakers intensifies. Despite billions in investment, McIntyre warns that Lucid may never sell more than…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses Rivian’s challenges in the slowing U.S. EV market. Despite strong reviews, Rivian faces competition from Tesla, which dominates with 50% market share, and GM, which is climbing toward 10%. Large automakers are temporarily shifting back to gas-powered vehicles while keeping EV operations alive, betting on a rebound…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Ford is promoting 2025 as its “Model T moment” by launching a series of affordable EVs. Historically, the original Model T revolutionized car manufacturing through assembly-line production, lowering costs and boosting sales. However, McIntyre notes that the current EV market is weak, Ford’s EV sales have…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains that rising electricity demand in parts of the U.S. is pushing utility prices sharply higher. According to Inside Climate News, PJM Interconnection — which operates the nation’s largest power grid — has held two record-breaking capacity auctions, passing costs to consumers. Increased demand from data centers and…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that extreme summer heat in the UK and EU is highlighting a critical shortage of air conditioning. With production capacity limited and new factories taking three to five years to build, millions could face several more summers without adequate cooling — potentially until the end of the…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on the upcoming UN plastics summit, where 182 countries will discuss strategies to reduce global plastic use. He warns that microplastics and nanoplastics pose severe health risks — potentially damaging the brain, heart, and blood vessels — yet there is little medical research or viable solutions to…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that lawsuits against big oil by U.S. cities and counties are ongoing but largely unsuccessful. Without definitive proof that oil companies knowingly caused environmental harm, most cases are dismissed, leaving the financial burden of pollution cleanup on society — with no clear source for the needed funds.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, warns that eliminating the $7,500 U.S. EV tax credit by September will severely hurt electric vehicle sales. With the credit gone, many buyers will back away due to higher costs, worsening an already struggling EV market. He notes that only a sharp rise in gas prices could help…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, warns that ending the federal credit for rooftop solar will devastate the residential solar industry. Without the incentive, installations will drop, companies may fold, and many homeowners will return to utility power — often generated by fossil fuels, increasing environmental pollution.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights a growing crisis in U.S. emergency room capacity, especially in cities facing extreme summer heat. With soaring numbers of heat-related illnesses, ERs face hours-long backups, slower hospital admissions, and potentially fatal delays. Both private and public hospitals struggle to secure funding for expansions, leaving communities vulnerable.
