California Landslides Accelerate, Threatening Homes and Infrastructure

California Landslides Accelerate, Threatening Homes and Infrastructure

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on alarming new data showing slow-moving landslides destabilizing California’s Palos Verdes Peninsula. According to NASA, the land is sliding into the ocean at a rate of four inches per week. The combination of heavy rains and past wildfires, which destroyed tree and bush roots that normally stabilize…

Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary Attacks Wind Industry

Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary Attacks Wind Industry

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary’s criticism of wind energy. Speaking at the Climate Change Conference in Dubai, O’Leary called wind power an economic failure, a sentiment reflected in the Trump administration’s recent actions. The administration is revoking leases and cutting funding for wind projects, while private companies are…

How Climate Change is Contributing to the Egg Shortage

How Climate Change is Contributing to the Egg Shortage

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains how climate change is indirectly contributing to the ongoing egg shortage. According to Grist, rising temperatures and extreme weather events are disrupting bird migration patterns, including those of species that carry avian flu. While climate change does not cause avian flu, shifting migration patterns increase the spread…

Will Trump Still Want Greenland With Climate Change Concerns?

Will Trump Still Want Greenland With Climate Change Concerns?

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on how climate change could impact President Donald Trump’s interest in acquiring Greenland. According to Inside Climate News, Greenland has already lost 10% of its ice mass, leading to rising sea levels and shifting ecosystems. While Trump may continue to advocate for U.S. ownership or leasing of…

New Fire Maps May Mean Higher Insurance Costs In California

New Fire Maps May Mean Higher Insurance Costs In California

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on California’s new fire maps and their potential impact on insurance costs. Governor Gavin Newsom announced that Cal Fire’s updated maps will add 1.4 million acres to zones requiring stricter fire safety measures. While this could lead to better fire prevention, the real question is whether insurance…

Google and NVIDIA Are Driving More Accurate Weather Forecasting with AI

Google and NVIDIA Are Driving More Accurate Weather Forecasting with AI

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that NVIDIA, the world’s most valuable company, is entering the weather forecasting industry. Traditional forecasting relies on physics-based models, but NVIDIA and Google are now leveraging AI to improve accuracy. Google previously announced a 10-day ultra-accurate forecasting system, and NVIDIA’s entry signals a major shift in how…

Buy Your EV at Costco? Discounts on Chevy and Volvo Electric Cars

Buy Your EV at Costco? Discounts on Chevy and Volvo Electric Cars

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Costco is entering the EV sales market with discounts on Chevy and Volvo electric vehicles for executive members. Costco has long offered car-buying discounts, often on slower-selling models, and its move into EVs reflects growing challenges in the electric vehicle market. As demand slows, automakers like…

Wind Power For Cargo Ships? High-Tech Sails Offer Possibilities

Wind Power For Cargo Ships? High-Tech Sails Offer Possibilities

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses the return of sails to cargo shipping. European and Asian shipping lines are exploring high-tech sail systems like carbon fiber foils and rotating cylinders to reduce reliance on polluting bunker fuels.While hydrogen-powered ships were once seen as the future, progress has stalled. Now, innovations from competitive sailing…

Fewer Americans Believe in Climate Change, According to Poll

Fewer Americans Believe in Climate Change, According to Poll

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses a recent poll showing that only half of Americans believe in climate change.Skepticism is strongest among Republicans and lower-income groups, signaling a notable shift from previous public opinion trends.If belief in climate change continues to decline, it could impact government funding for climate initiatives and shift U.S….

Trump Administration Shutdown of EV Charging Stations Raises Concerns

Trump Administration Shutdown of EV Charging Stations Raises Concerns

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on the federal government’s shutdown of multiple EV charging stations. The General Services Administration, which manages several hundred chargers nationwide, is ceasing support, affecting both government-owned and employee-owned EVs. This move exacerbates a key issue for the EV industry—the shortage of charging infrastructure, a major factor preventing…

The Risk of Buying an EV: What Happens If the Company Goes Bankrupt?

The Risk of Buying an EV: What Happens If the Company Goes Bankrupt?

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses a growing concern in the EV market: What happens when an EV company goes bankrupt? Owners of Fisker and Nikola vehicles may never be able to repair their cars, as both companies—and their service networks—have disappeared. Even aftermarket repair shops will likely stop servicing these vehicles over…

How Tariffs on Transformers Could Put the U.S. Power Grid at Risk

How Tariffs on Transformers Could Put the U.S. Power Grid at Risk

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains how tariffs on Canadian-made transformer components could put the aging U.S. power grid at risk. With some infrastructure over 70 years old and a rising demand for electricity—especially from AI-powered technologies—the inability to replace key grid components could lead to widespread blackouts.

Electric Vehicle Explosions Raise New Safety Concerns for Buyers

Electric Vehicle Explosions Raise New Safety Concerns for Buyers

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on a shocking incident in China where 100 BYD electric vehicles exploded. While EV fires have been reported before—such as Ford F-150 Lightnings and Teslas catching fire—this scale of explosion is unprecedented. Safety concerns may now join range anxiety and charging station availability as key reasons why…

How Climate Change Could Wipe Out Half the World’s GDP by 2070

How Climate Change Could Wipe Out Half the World’s GDP by 2070

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses a new study warning that climate change could destroy 50% of global GDP by 2070. The crisis could wipe out agricultural land, leading to mass food shortages and economic collapse. Rising temperatures could also render large parts of the world uninhabitable, displacing millions and shrinking the global…

First Eggs and Now Coffee: Why Your Cup of Joe is Really Expensive

First Eggs and Now Coffee: Why Your Cup of Joe is Really Expensive

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses the 50% rise in coffee prices this year and how it’s impacting both consumers and businesses like Starbucks. Households are feeling the financial strain, and coffee retailers are raising prices, which may drive customers away. The issue stems from ongoing droughts in Brazil, the world’s largest coffee…

Why Gas Cars Still Dominate Reliability Rankings And What It Means for EVs

Why Gas Cars Still Dominate Reliability Rankings And What It Means for EVs

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses new reports from Consumer Reports and J.D. Power, which reveal that nearly all of America’s most reliable cars are gas-powered. Only one EV, Rivian, made the list, raising concerns for the electric vehicle industry. Since reliability is a major factor in consumer decisions, this adds to existing…

How Climate Change Is Overwhelming Emergency Rooms

How Climate Change Is Overwhelming Emergency Rooms

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights the growing strain climate change places on hospital emergency departments. Rising temperatures, pollution, extreme weather events, and freezing conditions are leading to more climate-related illnesses. However, many emergency departments, built decades ago, are not equipped to handle this increased patient load, creating both medical and financial challenges…

As Climate Change Progresses, Billions May Be Forced to Relocate in the Coming Decades

As Climate Change Progresses, Billions May Be Forced to Relocate in the Coming Decades

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses the shrinking climate niche—regions where humans can comfortably live. By 2070, three billion people may be forced to relocate due to extreme heat, hurricanes, and other climate-related disasters. This includes parts of the U.S., such as Florida and the Southwest. The resulting mass migration could lead to…

Climate Lawsuits Challenge Trump’s Environmental Policies

Climate Lawsuits Challenge Trump’s Environmental Policies

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on new legal challenges against the Trump administration’s environmental policies. According to The Guardian, the Green Advocacy Group has filed two lawsuits over the administration’s move to expand oil and gas drilling. With Congress unlikely to intervene, legal battles may become the primary way to contest environmental…