How The Electricity Grid Could Collapse
There are several ways that the US electricity grid could collapse. One is a software attack. Another is a physical attack on transformers. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, discusses.
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How Will Elon Musk Sell Cheap Cars?
Tesla introduced new, cheaper cars. They may still appeal to people interested in a green car. They are not as nice as regular Teslas. With electricity rising, they are also not as cheap to operate. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.
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Bill Gates Say Science Will Save Environment
Bill Gates says that science and innovation are key to saving the environment. He adds that new research and implementation will also add jobs to the economy. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247 explains
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Coal Jobs Could Make Big Comeback
Because of a need for electricity, coal is making a comeback. The Trump Administration will open 13 million acres of federal land to mining. The plan is to add more coal to the mix with renewables. Coal production has been dropping along with jobs in the sector. That is about to change. Douglas A. McIntyre,…
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New tesla May Be Inferior
The new Teslas are less expensive than those already on the market. These were built, to some extent, because the $7,500 EV tax credit was cut. If people don’t like them, it doesn’t matter. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247 explains
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Trump’s Challenge To Green Energy targets
The assumptions about America’s contribution to global green energy targets are starting to fade. That may not change for several years. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains the failure.
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Trump Uses Shutdown To Make Green Disappear
The government shutdown is giving Donald Trump a free hand to cut programs. Among these is funding for more clean energy development. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief of Climatcrisis247, discusses the problem.
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Rising Seas Threaten 2.5 Million Homes
Global warming is melting the polar caps and Greenland. Seas are rising rapidly, threatening flooding in the US, particularly along the East Coast. Major cities may become partially underwater. Douglas A. McIntyre, Climatecrisis247 Editor-In-Chief, explains the problem.
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Trump Makes It Harder To Fight Pollution
President Trump has made it more difficult to combat air pollution. Like many government mandates, it will have to go through the court system so the people who want to lower greenhouse gases can stay on course
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It’s Expensive To Live Near A Wildfire
Living near areas prone to hurricanes has been expensive. It drives up insurance rates and can decrease the value of homes. The problem with wildfires is almost as bad. Insurance rates rise. In some cases, people can’t get insurance at all.
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It’s Still Summer, But Shouldn’t Be
Due to global warming, summers are becoming longer. It gets hot as early as April and stays hot as late as October. How did this happen? Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climatecrisis247 explains what’s happening
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The Secret Of Hurricanes
The number of hurricanes this year is way, way below normal. What happened? Forecasters and scientists don’t know why. However, there are several clues. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor in Chief of Climatecrisis247, reviews the issue.
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Elon Musk Changes EVs Again
Tesla has released a low-priced EV. EVs generally cost $10,000 more than gas-powered cars. The launch could drive up EV demand. However, the move away from EVs may not just be about price. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief
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Trump Can’t End Solar And Wind
Donald Trump has been successful in damaging the wind industry in the US. He has begun an attack of solar. However, these forms of energy are expanding fast around the world, particularly in Indian and China. They are two of the three largest polluting nations. The US is the other one. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief…
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Renewables Beat Coal
Renewable energy produced more electricity worldwide in the first half of the year. However, AI server farms and air conditioning may push up demand so much that coal will make a big comeback. Douglas A. McIntyre, Climatecrisis247, discusses the future.
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Record-Breaking Powerful Tornado Devastates North Dakota
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that North Dakota has been struck by the first EF5 tornado in the U.S. since 2013, ending a 12-year absence of top-tier twisters.According to AccuWeather and the National Weather Service, the storm packed winds of 210 mph, killed three people, and derailed a freight train while obliterating…
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Kuwait Faces Power Shortages Despite Massive Oil Supply
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Kuwait, despite being one of the world’s largest oil producers, is facing severe electricity shortages. Bureaucratic delays, dependence on imported natural gas, and climate-driven heat waves have all contributed to frequent blackouts. The crisis reveals the growing vulnerability of oil-rich nations in the Middle East to…
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U.S. Food Waste Reaches 183 Billion Pounds
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that U.S. food waste has soared to 183 billion pounds, contributing heavily to greenhouse gas emissions.He notes that while the U.S. pledged to cut food waste in half by 2030, the government has made little progress and lacks the authority to enforce action.McIntyre emphasizes that without large-scale…
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Soaring Electricity Costs Become a Major Election Issue
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses how rising electricity prices could become the “eggs” of the 2026 election — a symbol of everyday inflation driving voter frustration.He notes that while former President Donald Trump has falsely claimed energy prices have fallen, data shows triple-digit increases in some U.S. cities over the past five…
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Detroit Is America’s Asthma Capital
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Detroit has been named the asthma capital of the United States, according to a study by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation.The ranking reflects the city’s high asthma rates, emergency room visits, and mortality, driven largely by air pollution, poverty, and limited access to healthcare.McIntyre notes that…
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Trump to Undercut Solar Energy Funding
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that the Trump administration is escalating its efforts to restrict the solar energy sector.According to The Washington Post, the administration has canceled $7.6 billion in clean energy funding and imposed trade and permit barriers that threaten to stall renewable energy progress.Industry leaders warn that if these actions…
