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The polar vortex has become more dangerous due to climate change. It hit much of the US in December. Douglas A. McIntyre Editor In Chief of Climatecrisis247 explains.

Foreclosure rates are the highest in any state, according to research firm ATTOM. The reasons are complicated. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.

AI could help oil companies find reserves they could not see before. This would help with fracking. The problem is that fracking hurts the environment. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.

Trump shut down offshore wind with an executive order early in his term. It crippled the industry. A federal judge reversed the Trump edict. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.

America had some of its worst snows in December 2025, and the year has just begun. The Polar Vortex, which has worsened them, is a product of climate change. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.

Inside Climate News looked at the most critical climate stories of the year. One was the amount of damage AI could do to the environment. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.

Fossil fuel use is rising. Blame AI. However, AI is so intelligent that it may create new paths to green energy. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.

Inside Climate News picked its most crucial climate stories of the year. One was how China builds projects outside its borders with very little care about the environment. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief of Climatecrisis247, examines.

A group of green organizations has written Congress. They want to kill data center construction because of their pollution threats: Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.

Inside Climate News has picked its three most essential climate stories of 2025. At the top of the list is Trump’s love of fossil fuels. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explores

Climatecrisis247 looked at the states with record December snow amounts. One reason for the numbers was the record cold. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief, explains.

Many shipwrecks killed hundreds of people. Many were driven by weather made worse by climate change. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains

A leading weather service in the EU says 2025 will be the second hottest year in history. They blame global warming. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.

A Guardian story shows how the US effort to secure critical minerals for military and AI use may severely damage the environment. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief of Climatecrisis247, reviews their analysis of the study.

Japan makes tiny cars called “kei microcars.” Donald Trump may want to have them built in America. They get remarkably high gas mileage, which could affect EVs

One thing is becoming clear about AI. It triggers several kinds of pollution. These are more likely to happen in some parts of the country than in others. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains

AI is so power-hungry that global grids can barely keep up with demand for electricity. This year, the investment in the grids will be nearly $500 billion. Next year, they will be much more than that. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.

Google has an AI product that can look at the composition of plants that live in extreme heat. It may help other plants stay alive as the world warms. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.

Investments in AI companies have become expensive. The same may be true of utility stocks for companies that provide the grid. However, grid tech stocks are a new, attractive play. Douglas A McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.

China is cutting deals to cooperate on the development of nuclear power facilities. Over time, this could isolate the US in a key part of the energy industry. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.