Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses the growing concern over EV charging infrastructure. Originally, the U.S. aimed for 400,000 to 500,000 charging stations by 2030, but estimates now suggest only 200,000 may be built. The aging power grid and weak EV sales have made expansion difficult, raising concerns that a lack of charging…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Chevy is now the fastest-growing EV brand in America. GM’s EV market share reached 9.5% in 2024, with the Chevy Equinox EV and Blazer EV driving strong sales. As Tesla’s market share slips, Chevy’s success signals a potential power shift among legacy automakers. The next quarter…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses a new Johns Hopkins study revealing that air pollution is more harmful than previously thought. Traditional models fail to fully account for short-term spikes, long-term exposure, and how pollutants affect different populations. Weather conditions can also worsen air pollution by trapping harmful particles. The study suggests that…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses a Morgan Stanley study predicting that while global warming will bring severe disasters, it will also drive massive growth in the air conditioning industry. With temperatures expected to exceed Paris Accord limits, flooding and economic disruptions will intensify. However, rising heat waves will push global air conditioning…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that March saw nearly 175 tornadoes, placing it among the top five months on record since 1950. The rise is linked to climate change, with warmer Gulf and Atlantic waters fueling storms. Improved detection methods have also led to higher tornado counts. With two months remaining in…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights the challenges U.S. farmers face as climate change worsens and agricultural research funding declines. While experts stress the need for increased investment, USDA funding has dropped by a third since its 2002 peak of $2 billion. Meanwhile, new tariffs on agricultural products add further financial strain. Without…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses the growing threat of super pollutants—methane, black carbon —which account for 45% of global warming. Despite efforts to reduce emissions, industrialization continues to outpace renewable energy adoption. This trend could make it far more difficult to curb climate change and achieve Paris Accord goals.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses Tesla’s expected 10% to 20% drop in Q1 sales, which some attribute to Elon Musk’s political controversies. The concern isn’t just Tesla’s decline—it’s that Tesla has historically converted gas car owners to EV buyers, helping drive industry growth. With Tesla’s market influence waning, there’s a risk that…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights MIT research suggesting that AI server farms may consume far less energy than expected. Major companies like Meta, Microsoft, and the U.S. government are investing hundreds of billions of dollars in AI infrastructure, raising concerns about power consumption. However, if AI becomes more efficient, it may lower…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that only 4% of Ford’s Q1 car sales were EVs, despite the company investing $30 billion into its EV business. Ford plans to spend another $5 billion this year, but much of it will result in losses. The company’s failure to gain traction in the EV market,…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that extreme rainfall intensity has surged in multiple U.S. cities, with Wichita, Reno, Fairbanks, El Paso, and Sioux Falls among the most affected. A Climate Central study found that hourly rainfall intensity has risen by over 33% in several areas, disrupting cities that were not built for…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on a new study predicting that Bitcoin mining will rely on 70% renewable energy within five years. Given Bitcoin’s massive electricity consumption, this shift from coal-fired power to solar and wind could significantly reduce its carbon footprint. With AI server farms and air conditioning also contributing to…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that this spring could see the largest geographic spread of wildfires in U.S. history. Drought conditions and strong winds are fueling fires from the Carolinas to Los Angeles and may extend into Minnesota and Texas. Many affected areas lack wildfire preparedness, raising concerns about firefighting resources, property…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses Tesla’s potential two-year-low in quarterly sales, estimating a 10-15% drop from the previous year. While this poses a challenge for Tesla, it may benefit competitors like Rivian, Ford, GM, and Hyundai, who could gain market share if overall EV demand remains stable. By the year’s end, the…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses the phase-out of the Chevy Bolt, one of America’s earliest EVs. Though its sales were never substantial, it played a critical role in GM’s EV development. Despite its discontinuation, GM is expanding its electric vehicle lineup, now offering nearly twenty models. The Bolt’s legacy has helped GM…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses a new study warning that unchecked climate change could make the average person 40% poorer. Previous economic models have underestimated the financial impact of rising global temperatures. With a 4-degree Celsius increase, job loss, business failures, and economic instability could devastate entire regions, with some areas facing…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights Texas’ extreme climate crisis. In just two days, record rainfall caused fatal flooding near Austin, while San Antonio battles a severe drought. This climate whiplash—rapid shifts between extreme dry and wet conditions—makes adaptation nearly impossible, posing a growing threat to communities.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, warns that unexpected wildfires in the Carolinas highlight how climate change is reshaping U.S. weather patterns. Traditionally, wildfires devastate the West, but now severe drought and extreme heat are making the Southeast increasingly vulnerable. This shift signals a growing national crisis in wildfire management.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on the collapse of Northvolt, once Europe’s best hope for an independent EV battery industry. After receiving $10 billion in investments, the Swedish company went bankrupt and laid off 75% of its staff. While poor management played a role, the real issue was China’s government-backed battery industry,…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses the surging insurance rates in Kansas and Iowa, once considered affordable compared to coastal cities. Severe weather events—hail, thunderstorms, flooding, and tornadoes—have driven rates as high as those in Florida. With another round of violent storms approaching, experts predict continued increases in insurance costs for the region.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains how climate change is threatening the champagne industry. Rising temperatures and drought in Champagne, France, have made high-quality production increasingly rare, with good harvests now occurring only once every five years. This follows a broader trend where climate change is ruining crops worldwide, from coffee to cocoa…
