Doug McIntyre explains how the Northeast drought is depleting waterways such as the Ohio River, which feeds the Mississippi. These falling water levels hinder barge traffic, which is vital for transporting agricultural goods from northern states to the Gulf of Mexico. If the drought persists, McIntyre explains, disrupted supply chains could lead to food shortages…
Doug McIntyre discusses how the rapid increase in electricity demand from AI and Bitcoin mining is straining the U.S. power grid. As these two industries vie for more power, the grid’s ability to handle the load is being tested, which, in some areas, could lead to grid failures, resulting in blackouts or complete power outages….
Despite international climate pacts, greenhouse gas emissions have risen by 8% since the 2015 Paris Agreement. As Doug McIntyre reports,, greenhouse gases would need to drop by 7% annually through 2035 to meet the Paris goals, a nearly impossible tasl given current fossil fuel dependence. Major polluters like China, the U.S. and India still rely…
Florida is bracing for a possible hurricane, Sara, at present a tropical storm but potentially the third significant weather disaster to hit in two months. Doug McIntyre highlights that previous two hurricanes, Helene and Milton, caused over $30 billion in damage and resulted in numerous fatalities, and details how warmer Gulf waters have extended the…
By investing $5.8 billion in electric vehicle pioneer Rivian, Volkwagen hoped the startup’s expertise would improve its EV presence as well as generate profits. However, Rivian’s $80,000 trucks have proved to create low consumer demand, reports Douglas McIntyre, with projected sales of just 40,000 units this year. With Rivian’s $7 billion losses and American buyers…
As climate change strains traditional agriculture, genetically engineered foods are becoming crucial for food security. Doug McIntyre explains that these seeds are designed to thrive in extreme conditions like increasingly common droughts and floods. Although some scientists question the health effects of these advances, McIntyre emphasizes that they are often the only viable option for…
Doug McIntyre highlights the continued scourge of coal in global energy production. Despite perceptions, coal still fuels 75% of India’s electricity and 60% of China’s, leading to these nations being the top two polluters in the world. Although China leads in green energy investments, coal remains the primary energy source, continuing the mineral’s role as…
Amid an unprecedented drought, New York City is witnessing wildfires within its city limits — including in Manhattan. Doug McIntyre reports that the famed island’s Inwood neighborhood has experienced two significant brush fires, with fire crews working hard to contain them. The city is in its longest dry spell since 1820, with forty-one days without…
Doug McIntyre reports on New York’s largest wildfire since 2008, which is located just north of New York City, pointing out that the state seldom sees extremes like major droughts such as the 41-day one that has hit the region. This ongoing dry period has created optimal conditions for wildfires, which are further fueled by…
Climate Crisis editor in chief Doug McIntyre discusses the implications of the upcoming Trump administration’s expected decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement on climate change. As the world’s second-largest polluter, a U.S. exit from the treaty could impact the climate; however, McIntyre argues that without genuine commitments from all major polluting countries…
Doug McIntyre reports on a recent legal victory for Shell Oil as a Dutch court overturned a previous ruling requiring the company to cut emissions by 45% by 2030. This reversal means Shell no longer has mandated emission targets, giving the oil giant a boost amid ongoing environmental lawsuits. McIntyre highlights that, with extensive legal…
Speaking from New York City, Climate Crisis editor in chief Douglas McIntyre emphasizes that wars significantly contribute to carbon dioxide levels, citing the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon as major sources of emissions. With militaries accounting for around 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, he argues that the persistent…
Doug McIntyre discusses the potential for a late-season hurricane to develop in the Caribbean, citing The Washington Post. Gulf of Mexico water temperatures remain unusually high at over 80°F, a level that can turn tropical storms into major hurricanes. With hurricane season officially ending November 30, another storm could mean an unprecedented stretch, possibly lasting…
Doug McIntyre discusses the U.S. administration’s “Drill, baby, drill” stance, which encourages extensive oil drilling, including on federal lands, highlighting that fossil fuels are still essential for transitioning to renewable energy. McIntyre points out that, as of December, the U.S. led the world in oil production, raising questions about whether a push for more drilling…
Doug McIntyre, editor-in-chief of Climate Crisis, highlights two obstacles to meaningful climate change mitigation. First, wealthy nations are reluctant to fund poorer countries’ climate initiatives; and, second, McIntyre argues that the biggest issue lies in profit-driven inertia, with many countries, especially large polluters like China, the U.S. and India, benefit economically from polluting industries. Meanwhile,…
Wyoming may top the U.S. in EV charging availability per vehicle, but it’s far from the easiest place to own an electric vehicle. Doug McIntyre, editor-in-chief of Climate Crisis, explains two methods of assessing EV charging infrastructure: total chargers and chargers per hundred vehicles. California leads in overall charging stations due to its large population…
AccuWeather’s latest update warns that still-warm Gulf waters could lead to an extended hurricane season. Doug McIntyre, editor-in-chief of Climate Crisis, explains that the Gulf of Mexico’s unusually high temperature of 86 degrees Fahrenheit could trigger additional tropical storms that may intensify into hurricanes. Officially, hurricane season ends on November 30, but current ocean temperatures…
A new series of photographs from Climate Central offers a chilling look at global cities in 2050 if climate change continues unchecked. Doug McIntyre, editor-in-chief at Climate Crisis 247, describes how rising sea levels could put half of Dubai underwater, with Miami faring even worse. In Venice, projections show the city’s famous canals overflowing until…
Syracuse, New York, has earned the title of the snowiest large city in the world, with average annual snowfall levels unmatched anywhere. Doug McIntyre, editor-in-chief of Climate Crisis, explains how Syracuse’s location near Lake Erie drives this extreme weather through a process called “lake effect” snow. As climate change-created warmer air crosses Lake Erie, water…
Private jets are a major contributor to air pollution, with emissions equivalent to those of five hundred people annually, according to a recent El Mundo study. Doug McIntyre, editor-in-chief of Climate Crisis 247, discusses how private jets, with their substantial fuel consumption per-passenger, illustrate the willingness of wealthy individuals and governments to prioritize speed over…
UN officials are warning that the global fight against climate change faces a dual crisis: dwindling time and funding, reports Doug McIntyre, with the UN chief emphasizing that wealthy nations are neither investing enough in their own climate solutions nor supporting less wealthy countries struggling with environmental challenges. According to experts, roughly one trillion dollars…
