The Smog of war: U.S. Defense Dept. Takes little action over its pollution problem

The Smog of war: U.S. Defense Dept. Takes little action over its pollution problem

Doug McIntyre discusses a Department of Defense report indicating that it is the largest energy consumer in the U.S. — and thus one of its biggest polluters. While its energy consumption is significant, the report shows minimal efforts toward reducing usage or transitioning to greener alternatives. Meanwhile, the department has a small task force for…

What a lot on the lots we’ve got! U.S. EV Sales Stagnate as resistance hardens

What a lot on the lots we’ve got! U.S. EV Sales Stagnate as resistance hardens

Doug McIntyre highlights the stagnant growth in U.S. electric vehicle (EV) sales, with just 107,000 units sold last month, a figure unchanged from the same period last year. The main issues deterring potential buyers include range anxiety, insufficient charging infrastructure, rapid tire wear and poor performance in cold weather. For the EV market to gain…

New Storm eyed as Fears grow that Hurricane season will breach end date

New Storm eyed as Fears grow that Hurricane season will breach end date

Doug McIntyre discusses the potential formation of Hurricane Patty, a current tropical storm being monitored by AccuWeather. Forecast models show various possible paths, including the prospect of it reaching the U.S. This comes as fears rise that Atlantic and Caribbean waters may stay warm enough to extend hurricane season beyond the November 30th end date.

Florida takes Yet another pounding as its Largest Insurer rejects Hurricane Claims

Florida takes Yet another pounding as its Largest Insurer rejects Hurricane Claims

Doug McIntyre discusses Citizens’ Property Insurance’s denial of about 70% of hurricane claims in Florida, a huge blow to the millions hit by recent storms. As the largest insurer of residences in the state, this situation could leave many homeowners unable to rebuild, potentially devastating property values. The uncertainty — the move also raises concerns…

Drought Crisis Swells Across America, with water rationing poised to spread

Drought Crisis Swells Across America, with water rationing poised to spread

Doug McIntyre discusses the growing water crisis in the U.S., citing the U.S. Drought Monitor, which reveals widespread dry conditions beyond the usual regions like Arizona and Texas. The parched portions now also extend from Ohio to New England and across western states, with New York City experiencing its driest September on record. As fall…

climate’s searing toll: Wildfire Smoke Deaths Surge by 12,000 in 2 decades

climate’s searing toll: Wildfire Smoke Deaths Surge by 12,000 in 2 decades

Doug McIntyre reports on the alarming rise in annual deaths linked to wildfire smoke, with 12,000 more people around the world dying each year compared to two decades ago. Climate change, which is driving worsening drought and heat, is the primary factor behind this surge, with blazes having more than quadrupled in the U.S. and…

This Caddy’s a Baddie: GM’s EV Gamble Stumbles as Slow Sales Plague New Lyriq

This Caddy’s a Baddie: GM’s EV Gamble Stumbles as Slow Sales Plague New Lyriq

Doug McIntyre reports on the poor sales performance of the Cadillac Lyriq EV, a much-hyped SUV that is struggling to attract buyers as it languishes on dealership lots much longer than the industry average of 60 days. Cadillac and its parent company, GM, were banking on the Lyriq as a flagship entry into the electric…

A Sizzling — and sad — stat: 2024 set to Be Hottest Year on record, NASA Warns

A Sizzling — and sad — stat: 2024 set to Be Hottest Year on record, NASA Warns

Doug McIntyre discusses NASA’s dire prediction that 2024 will be the hottest year on record, with improved satellite data and temperature readings worldwide show record-setting heat in regions like India, Europe, Asia and, soon, South America. Despite the alarming trend, not enough is being done to reduce climate emissions, leading to a strong likelihood that…

Atherton, America’s Wealthiest City, Faces Growing Flood Risk Amid Climate Change

Atherton, America’s Wealthiest City, Faces Growing Flood Risk Amid Climate Change

Doug McIntyre highlights the flooding risks facing Atherton, California, the nation’s wealthiest city. With average home prices at $8.3 million and a median income of $1.5 million, approximately 10% of Atherton’s homes are in FEMA-designated floodplains. McIntyre references a Washington Post study showing that flood maps in eastern North Carolina underestimated the flood risk after…

Another on the Way? Christy Threatens to Become Hurricane Amid Record Temps

Another on the Way? Christy Threatens to Become Hurricane Amid Record Temps

Doug McIntyre discusses Tropical Storm Christy, which is forming in the Pacific and potentially intensifying into a Category One hurricane. With five weeks left in the hurricane season, record water temperatures in the Pacific, Atlantic and Caribbean — such as the Gulf’s 86 Fahrenheit — are driving increased hurricane activity. The warming trend significantly exceeds…

Our huge lake is now nothing! Extreme Heat Wipes out Vast areas of fresh water

Our huge lake is now nothing! Extreme Heat Wipes out Vast areas of fresh water

Central Asia’s Uzbekistan is experiencing extreme temperatures as high as 122 degrees, in part due to the disappearance of the Aral Sea, once the world’s fourth-largest freshwater lake, which has vanished due to climate change and other factors. This alarming trend is not isolated; the Amazon River, which supports millions and spans over a thousand…

Betting Against Green Energy: Why Investors Are not hot about Climate Solutions

Betting Against Green Energy: Why Investors Are not hot about Climate Solutions

As hedge funds continue to short green energy stocks, particularly in the solar and wind sectors, Doug McIntyre discusses the growing trend of investors betting against companies that aim to address climate change. Why? Because solar energy enterprises are struggling with price competition from cheap Chinese imports, while wind energy faces infrastructure issues, highlighted by…

as Oscar Slams Cuba, No academy award for Eyeing growing Hurricane Threat

as Oscar Slams Cuba, No academy award for Eyeing growing Hurricane Threat

Hurricane Oscar recently struck Cuba with winds reaching ninety miles per hour, causing widespread disruption in a country already grappling with power shortages. The hurricane, which formed near the Bahamas, serves as a stark reminder that, with five weeks remaining, the extended Atlantic hurricane season is far from over. Warmer-than-usual Gulf waters, reaching record temperatures…

Price of the pump: How $2-a-gallon Gas May Impact Environment (and economy)

Price of the pump: How $2-a-gallon Gas May Impact Environment (and economy)

Doug McIntyre discusses the potential for oil prices to drop significantly, which could push gasoline down to under $2 dollars per gallon. Wall Street’s technical traders, who focus on price patterns rather than supply and demand, observe crude oil trading between $82 and $68, with a possible fall to $60 if tensions in the Middle…

Call it Horse sense: Ford Slashes Mustang Mach-E Prices in bid to Spur EV Sales

Call it Horse sense: Ford Slashes Mustang Mach-E Prices in bid to Spur EV Sales

Doug McIntyre discusses Ford’s recent price cuts on the 2025 Mustang Mach-E, which are three to four thousand dollars cheaper than the 2024 models. The move follows unsuccessful attempts to boost sales with zero percent financing over seventy-two months. But Ford’s difficulties extend beyond the Mach-E to other EV models, such as the F-150 Lightning,…

Another Alien Event: Historic Rainfall in Roswell signals Worsening climate crisis

Another Alien Event: Historic Rainfall in Roswell signals Worsening climate crisis

Doug McIntyre reports on the historic rainfall in Roswell, New Mexico, where five inches of rain fell rapidly, leading to flash floods, significant damage and two deaths. The unusual weather event marks the most rain in the area in 128 years, underscoring the increasing frequency and unpredictability of extreme weather tied to climate change. McIntyre…

After Huge Hurricane hits, Florida is awash in Homes for Sale at Bargain prices

After Huge Hurricane hits, Florida is awash in Homes for Sale at Bargain prices

After years of attracting people seeking better weather and lower taxes, Florida’s housing market is facing an oversupply due to reverse migration caused by extreme storms. A recent study identifies the Sunshine State as one of seven states with too many houses, with Louisiana also on the list due to its history of tropical storms….

An end for these end zones? Climate Change Threatens Home of jets and Giants

An end for these end zones? Climate Change Threatens Home of jets and Giants

A recent ClimateX study indicates that NFL stadiums face a total of $11 billion in potential climate-related damages by 2050, with about half of that risk concentrated at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Giants and the New York Jets. Situated in the Meadowlands, a swampy region prone to flooding and storm…

Yup, Ohio is the best Place in the U.S. to Avoid the Worst of Climate Change

Yup, Ohio is the best Place in the U.S. to Avoid the Worst of Climate Change

A study from Realtor.com reveals that several Ohio cities — including Akron, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton — are among the safest places in the U.S. to avoid the worst impacts of global warming, with these areas at low risk for climate-related disasters such as flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes and hailstorms. Although the Buckeye State has…

The Big Apple is Bone Dry! NYC’s Driest Fall Since 1886 Signals Rising Climate Worries

The Big Apple is Bone Dry! NYC’s Driest Fall Since 1886 Signals Rising Climate Worries

New York City is experiencing its driest fall since 1886, with minimal rain recorded since September 1; meanwhile, this unusually dry season coincides with one of the warmest autumns on record, with temperatures forecast to reach nearly 80 degrees on October 21. Typically, the city sees five to 10 inches of rain during September and…

No statuette for this! Hurricane Oscar’s Rapid rise Highlights climate Crisis

No statuette for this! Hurricane Oscar’s Rapid rise Highlights climate Crisis

Hurricane Oscar, the tenth hurricane of the Atlantic season, has rapidly intensified into a Category 2 storm. After impacting the Bahamas, it is now approaching Cuba, which has been without electricity for nearly a week due to an oil shortage, as the warm waters of the Gulf, reaching up to 86 degrees Fahrenheit, have accelerated…