It seems wild, but there is a chance that reflecting sunlight back toward the sun could cool the Earth. The problem is, the mechanism would eat up huge amounts of space. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief of Climatecrisis247 explains.
There is no guarantee that AI will grow as fast as expected. If it does not, many facilities will become useless. The one benefit, however, is that the coal they might have used won’t harm the environment. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
America’s winters are getting shorter based on heat patterns. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
Huge supplies have driven crude prices below $60 and the price of a gallon of regular nationwide to $2.95. And, that means more driving and less demand for EVs. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
Zillow listed climate risks for homes on the market. It was highly valuable for home buyers. But pressure from real estate firms made it retreat from the practice, according to The New York Times. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
Some insurers won’t cover residences along the Atlantic coast of North Carolina. The state has an idea. Sell $600 million in boards to give people money to put on roofs that can withstand large storms. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
Trump has told oil companies that they can “Drill baby, drill.” This has opened up government land for exploration. The problem is that with oil prices at $60, oil exploration is a money-losing business. It is, however, good for the environment. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
AI data centers are driving job growth and boosting GDP across much of America. However, as oil and coal become a larger part of electricity generation, the development is a double-edged sword. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
The New York Times describes New Delhi as a “lethal gas chamber” where the air is so polluted it is slowly killing some residents. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
In big cities, robotaxi adoption may be enough to offset many car emissions. In cities with huge populations like London and Tokyo, they are already being tested widely. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
The weather has been so violent over the Thanksgiving weekend that snow, thunder, tornadoes, hail, and ice have hit parts of the US. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
Brazil’s coffee crop has been damaged by climate change. Farmers are starting to use new beans, but the resulting taste is very different. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains
New York City has asked its pensions to stop doing business with money manager BlackRock. The investment firm owns shares in dirty companies that harm the environment. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
According to Redfin, the number of delisted homes in Florida is the highest in the country. This is probably because of hurricanes and high insurance rates. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
While passenger car EVs may be selling slowly, trucks could be a different matter entirely. The rise in EV trucks is accelerating. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains
The price of coffee beans just hit a 50-year high. Some of this was tariffs. Even with those taken away, the climate crisis in Vietnam and Brazil has driven prices higher. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains
The stocks in AI companies are falling because they may not be able to build data centers fast enough. This, in turn, is affected by electricity, which is affected by concerns about coal and gas. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
According to a Bloomberg report, a new company can use satellite images to spot wildfires. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
Many people who have listed homes for sale in Miami have to wait more than 60 days to get those homes under contract, according to Redfin. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains
Gas has plunged. It is bad for the environment because it makes EVs look less attractive. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
Coal was once a primary source of electricity. That started to end two decades ago. Because of the electricity needs of AI data centers, it is making a comeback. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
