In a storm with high winds and high tide in low-lying areas, a large part of New York City could be flooded. The city would need to spend an extraordinary amount to prevent this. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief of C,limatecris247 explains.
New studies show that one reason people can’t tell if their bills are too high is that they cannot read the complex bills they get. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
The electricity grid across much of the nation is set up to handle load balancing in the summer, but winter is a much bigger challenge. Some people won’t have the energy they need. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
Not a single hurricane hit the US. Hurricane season is over. A strange turn in the weather is the reason. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
According to a new study, 280 million tons of plastics are dumped in the world’s waterways and oceans every year. The health problems this created are huge. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains
It’s early in winter, but some places have already received record snowfall. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247 explains
Several movies about climate change are misleading. Some are full of lies. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
A new study shows the costs of climate change are $900 a year for the average American household. Much of this has to do with insurance costs and air conditioning. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
A new paper from the World Economic Forum shows the global green economy will reach $7 trillion a year by the end of the decade. It will also be the second fastest-growing sector, just behind tech. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
Our David Callaway writes that the Trump Administration is more interested in Venezuela’s oil reserves than its drug trafficking. The country was once a major source of crude oil. Its aging exploration infrastructure also offers an opportunity. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247 explains,
The IIHS looked at data on EVs as part of its annual car safety study. Climatecrisis247 reviewed the list to find the safest EVs.
Trump’s plan to help build AI data centers will up electricity prices. Some big MAGA backers are upset by this, Semafor reports. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief, Climatecrisis247, explains
Plans to increase electricity generation in the US rely on government intervention on how fossil fuels are used. Even with those, demand may overwhelm supply, a new Bloomberg study shows. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
Climatecrisis247 looked at the coldest year in several large American cities. The takeaway is that the world is getting warmer, our editors explain.
As The New York Times points out, there is still a lot of misinformation about he role of fossil fuel in climate change. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
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.
