Can Trump Stop States and Cities From Suing Big Oil for Climate Damage?

Can Trump Stop States and Cities From Suing Big Oil for Climate Damage?

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains how a federal push—driven in part by the Trump administration—could block cities, states, and counties from suing oil companies over climate damage. With dozens of lawsuits pending, many hoped for tobacco-style settlements to fund environmental action. If these suits are shut down, both accountability and potential remediation…

Do Men or Women Drive More pollution? See What a New Study Says

Do Men or Women Drive More pollution? See What a New Study Says

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses findings from a French study highlighted by The Guardian that men contribute 26% more pollution than women due to higher meat consumption and more driving. He explains how this gender gap in emissions is linked to societal habits, especially the predominance of gas-powered vehicles and rising meat…

110 Degrees in May? Unseasonal Extreme Heat In Texas Threatens Health and Economy

110 Degrees in May? Unseasonal Extreme Heat In Texas Threatens Health and Economy

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights unusual early and late-season extreme heat in Texas, with temperatures reaching 110 degrees outside of the traditional summer months. He explains how this shift poses health risks, especially for the poor who lack air conditioning, and disrupts industries like construction, illustrating a growing climate crisis with wide-ranging…

Wildfire Smoke Indoors: Why Staying Inside May Not Protect You

Wildfire Smoke Indoors: Why Staying Inside May Not Protect You

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains that going indoors during wildfires may not protect people from harmful smoke. Studies show smoke can infiltrate homes through small gaps and linger, posing long-term health risks. Sealing homes completely is prohibitively expensive, highlighting another challenge caused by climate change.

A New Study Reveals $28 Trillion in Environmental Damage From Fossil Fuel Companies

A New Study Reveals $28 Trillion in Environmental Damage From Fossil Fuel Companies

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses a new study estimating that fossil fuel companies’ greenhouse gas emissions caused $28 trillion in environmental damages from 1991 to 2020. This research strengthens lawsuits filed by states and cities accusing fossil fuel companies of knowingly causing and covering up environmental harm.

Get Ready for Blackouts in Texas As Extreme Heat Comes Through

Get Ready for Blackouts in Texas As Extreme Heat Comes Through

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, warns that Texas is at serious risk of rolling blackouts due to an impending heatwave. With temperatures expected to exceed 100°F in cities like Dallas and San Antonio, the already fragile grid may not handle the increased air conditioning demand. McIntyre highlights the threat not only to public…

Tornado Season Continues in Midwest, Beyond Its Typical Timeframe

Tornado Season Continues in Midwest, Beyond Its Typical Timeframe

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that tornado season in the Midwest is extending beyond its typical timeframe. Despite expectations for a seasonal decline, forecasts from the Weather Channel predict continued severe tornado activity in the coming days. McIntyre notes that the public and businesses may be unprepared, having assumed the risk had…

A Maryland School Needed Boats to Rescue Students From A School

A Maryland School Needed Boats to Rescue Students From A School

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Maryland, an area not typically prone to flooding, has experienced a severe flood event. Around 150 elementary students and 50 adults were evacuated using rescue boats when waters rose above the second floor of a school. McIntyre highlights this as evidence that extreme weather events are…

Insurance Fraud Allegations In Florida Grow Against Allstate and State Farm

Insurance Fraud Allegations In Florida Grow Against Allstate and State Farm

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Allstate and State Farm are under fire for allegedly instructing insurance adjusters in Florida to falsify damage assessments after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. As losses mount into the billions, both companies are expected to retreat from high-risk areas like Florida. McIntyre highlights the broader implications: homeowners…

Detroit, Cleveland and Buffalo Gain Appeal as Climate Threats Grow in the South

Detroit, Cleveland and Buffalo Gain Appeal as Climate Threats Grow in the South

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains that people are leaving hurricane-vulnerable states like Florida and Louisiana not only because of extreme weather, but also due to affordability. A Redfin report highlights that the most affordable U.S. cities—like Detroit, Cleveland, and Buffalo—are all in the North. Once-declining industrial cities are becoming attractive again, thanks…

Major Corporations Accused of Decades-Long Climate Change Cover-Up

Major Corporations Accused of Decades-Long Climate Change Cover-Up

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on a damning new study showing that large corporations knowingly hid the dangers of fossil fuel use for decades. The findings, based on internal documents and recent lawsuits, reveal that these companies deliberately misled the public to protect profits. This strengthens the legal standing of cities and…

Google is Going Very, Very Green

Google is Going Very, Very Green

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains that Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is investing in modular nuclear reactors to power its growing AI server infrastructure. These small reactors are faster to build and potentially easier to regulate, although they remain largely untested. With the energy grid strained and renewables lagging in capacity, Google’s move…

Oregon and Washington Face Rolling Blackouts as Energy Struggles Mount

Oregon and Washington Face Rolling Blackouts as Energy Struggles Mount

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, warns that residents in Oregon and Washington may soon face rolling blackouts due to strained energy supplies. As reported by ProPublica, rising electricity prices and limited new capacity mean power outages could become more frequent, especially during extreme weather. McIntyre suggests investing in a generator as a precautionary…

Big Dairy Companies Ignoring Methane Emissions From Their Cows

Big Dairy Companies Ignoring Methane Emissions From Their Cows

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights how major dairy producers are neglecting the methane emissions from their livestock. Cows are a major source of methane, a greenhouse gas far more potent than CO₂. McIntyre points out that reducing these emissions would require shrinking herds, which would hurt profits—something the industry is unwilling to…

Allstate and State Farm Under Investigation for Reducing Hurricane Payouts

Allstate and State Farm Under Investigation for Reducing Hurricane Payouts

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that major insurers like Allstate and State Farm are under investigation for allegedly pressuring insurance adjusters to reduce hurricane claim payouts. These practices followed devastating storms like Hurricanes Helene and Milton. With massive financial losses and mounting liabilities, insurers are increasingly retreating from high-risk states such as…

Less Efficient Home Appliances Could Raise Your Electricity Bills

Less Efficient Home Appliances Could Raise Your Electricity Bills

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains that the U.S. Department of Energy plans to roll back efficiency standards for 47 home appliances. While officials argue these regulations increase costs and lower quality of life, McIntyre notes that inefficient appliances raise energy bills and emissions. He warns that such changes could have long-term financial…