The effects of climate change are so significant that weather disturbances in one area can affect another thousands of miles away. That will happen this year. Air currents miles above Earth’s surface are driving hot Pacific air toward the Northeast US, triggering snow. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains. More video: The US Is…
EV pick-ups have batteries large enough to power a house for 2 or 3 days during a blackout. Utilities are trying to make arrangements for the process to be part of their emergency plans. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains. More video: America Is Running Out Of Energy SponsorFind a Vetted Financial AdvisorFinding a…
Two estimates of the cost of the climate crisis were issued this week. One is the effect of all the work done in response to climate disasters, which added $7 trillion to US GDP over two decades. The other was that the direct price of violent weather in the first half of the year was…
Google needs power for its AI data centers. It has decided to focus on nuclear power. It faces a few problems. One is the long period it takes to get government approval. Another is that the Americans are anxious about their safety. Yet another is that large reactors take a long time to build. Douglas…
The Sentry, the season-opening event on the PGA Tour, brings in $20 million. It has been canceled because of a drought. This hurts the players, the PGA, sponsors, TV networks, the local economy, and charities. And, it could happen again. Weather, including huge storms, has become a larger issue. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247,…
Methane emissions are so powerful that they account for most of the greenhouse gas damage—the UN set goals for a sharp reduction by the end of this decade. Most major nations have walked away from the commitment. That is exceedingly bad news for the environment. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains. More video: The…
A look at the forecast map for Hurricane Melissa shows the powerful storm could move to the Atlantic, the Gulf, Cuba, or Mexico. That’s a problem. Modest weather forecasting is still not sufficient to provide accurate predictions. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains. More video: The US Is Running Out Of Energy. SponsorFind a…
The US used to lead the world in nuclear power. The 1979 meltdown at Three Mile Island slowed the process. China is about to become the world’s top nuclear power provider. America needs to catch up to fuel AI data centers. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, reports. More video: The US Is Running Out…
Donald Trump will allow oil drilling on Arctic protected grounds. Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is 1.5 million acres in size and is a habitat for a large number of rare species. It is not unlike the 13 million acres of federal land he has handed over to the coal companies. It’s another move that…
Drought causes leaves to fall early in the autumn. In the US Northeast, it has been so dry that a colorful autumn never showed up. Based on long-term weather patterns, it could happen again. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains. More video: America Is Running Out Of Energy SponsorFind a Vetted Financial AdvisorFinding a…
They are called “rogue waves.” Some can be 60 feet high. They pose a serious threat to major cruise lines. Add this to large storms that make cruises less exciting for passengers and to fog, and you have a formula that risks revenue for cruise lines. However, cruise ships contribute to air pollution and discharge…
Several towns are requesting changes to their flood maps, and sometimes those changes happen. But how closely does the federal government review these appeals? Not very close, given the floods that occurred later. The process can cost residential homeowners and small businesses money. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, discusses. More video: America Is Running…
Tropical storm Melissa is forecast to become a powerful hurricane, and perhaps a Category 5. It is moving through the Caribbean, and its storm track shows it could hit parts of the US. Outer winds should reach areas near Florida in the next few days. The last major storms to hit the US — Milton…
CO2 levels hit an all-time high last year, according to The World Economic Forum. It is a sign that many large nations have turned their backs on climate promises. If so, things will get worse. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains. More video: The $1 Trillion Climate Change Challenge SponsorFind a Vetted Financial AdvisorFinding…
America is producing more oil than at any time in history. The same is true with natural gas. Even renewables are growing quickly, despite Trump’s attack on wind turbines. AI electricity use is overwhelming, even with these massive increases. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains. More video: Why The US Won’t Run Out Of…
Insurance companies have set prices too low. They underestimated the cost of climate disasters. Now, they are raising rates faster than forecast. The process could go on for years. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, comments. More video: Oil Will Be King Of Energy For 30 Years. SponsorFind a Vetted Financial AdvisorFinding a fiduciary financial…
Large climate investors, including Bill Gates, coordinated a meeting to explore combining financial resources. Green energy has too little investment to grow quickly. The growth factor is, to some extent, because of the Trump Administration. This worried some of the people who want to do the financing. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains. More…
As voters worry about high electricity costs, they blame AI data centers. AI companies say they create jobs and boost tax revenue. These issues may determine the outcome of some 2026 elections and could be part of the presidential debates. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains. More video: Coal Is Ruining The World’s Climate…
The world’s largest banks said they would step back from lending to the fossil fuel industry. They also made “green” pledges about how they would run their businesses. Both have gone by the wayside. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains. More video: $100 Billion Price Tag For Climate. SponsorFind a Vetted Financial AdvisorFinding a…
The use of coal worldwide was supposed to drop as more renewables came online. In theory, that made sense. However, AI server farms and AC are using up more and more electricity. In some nations, add EVs to the mix. This suggests that coal use will return to 2000 levels. And, the use level may…
Oversupply of crude and a drop in demand from China have driven oil prices down over the past year. This means gas prices are at $2.99. That is so low, the price to own as an EV is less attractive. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains. More Video: Why The US Won’t Run Out…
