Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses a study examining the link between diet and greenhouse gas emissions across 139 nations. The researchers found that reducing meat-eating, especially in high-consumption countries like the U.S., could significantly lower emissions and slow global warming.
Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief at Climate Crisis, reports on escalating damages from fierce snowstorms, particularly in Erie, Pa., and Buffalo, N.Y. Lake-effect snow has dumped over three feet in some areas, leading to costly cleanup efforts, flooding and structural damage. As such storms worsen, insurance challenges similar to those faced in hurricane and tornado-prone regions may…
Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief of Climate Crisis, and David Callaway of Callaway Climate Insights discuss the increasing severity of storms, with recent research showing that this year’s hurricanes were significantly more powerful than in previous years. They highlight the urgent need for action against climate change, pointing out that while scientific evidence is clear, government policies…
Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief of Climate Crisis, and David Callaway discuss the increasing challenges that the media and scientists might face in speaking out about climate change. They note that under authoritarian leadership, self-censorship often occurs, with individuals holding back from publicly addressing issues like climate change for fear of backlash.
Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief of Climate Crisis, discusses the environmental consequences of falling gas prices, which recently dropped below a national average of $3 per gallon for the first time in three and a half years. McIntyre points out that lower prices reduce incentives to adopt electric vehicles and lead to increased driving. While high gas…
Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief of Climate Crisis, discusses new research questioning the global averages used to measure climate change. The study suggests that focusing on regional “hotspots” — areas experiencing rapid warming, such as parts of Asia, California and Arizona — provides a more accurate picture of climate trends. McIntyre highlights how this targeted approach could…
Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief of Climate Crisis, discusses a groundbreaking study that improves hurricane forecasting, telling how scientists can now predict the intensity of hurricanes by analyzing the surface water temperatures where storms form, allowing for accurate predictions of peak wind speeds. This method, combined with AI-driven weather models, could greatly improve global forecasting and preparedness…
Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief of Climate Crisis, discusses the collapse of international efforts to regulate plastic production and highlights the impact of plastic waste, which totals 50 pounds per person annually in the U.S., and the spread of microplastics in oceans and even human bodies. But resistance from petroleum states, driven by the connection between petrochemicals…
Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief of Climate Crisis, discusses California’s climate change-spurred environmental crisis, marked by alternating droughts and floods. The state is enduring a 1,200-year drought, yet also faces massive storms fueled by the Philippine Express, an atmospheric river, that bring large amounts of rain. These extremes make disaster preparedness and resource allocation unpredictable, leaving the…
Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief of Climate Crisis, discusses the financial strain on Buffalo, NY, and Erie, Penn., as they face up to 40 inches of snow before winter has officially begun, with some pointing to climate change as the cause. With limited budgets for snow removal, these down-at-heel post-industrial cities may exhaust their funds early in…
Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief of Climate Crisis, discusses a historic case being brought before the International Court of Justice by Pacific island nations. These nations argue that developed countries, as the primary contributors to global warming, should pay reparations for the damages caused by rising sea levels, which threaten to erase these islands from the map.
Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief of Climate Crisis, discusses how air pollution is harming U.S. national parks, particularly in California. Sequoia National Park, home to millennia-old trees, is affected by smog from Los Angeles and wildfire smoke, discouraging visitors and impacting tourism revenues. The problem is not confined to California, as pollution from wildfires also reaches iconic…
Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief at Climate Crisis 247, discusses the severe drought conditions facing Bakersfield, Calif., where an average of 240 arid days annually is expected by 2040. He attributes this to California’s prolonged 1,200-year drought, noting that the West remains exceptionally dry despite recent storms, and also highlight the ongoing struggles with water management, agriculture…
Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief at Climate Crisis, discusses a study suggesting that China’s greenhouse gas emissions may plateau by 2025, marking a critical milestone since the nation leads the world in producing greenhouses gases. In this regard, McIntyre highlights China’s leadership in wind and solar energy, much of it made possible by government subsidies, as a…
Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief at Climate Crisis, outlines proposed legislation in New York State that would charge fossil fuel companies up to $3 billion annually for environmental damages. He compares it to the 1990s $250 billion tobacco industry settlement, in that fossil fuel companies knowingly concealed the effects of greenhouse gas emissions and discusses how this…
Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief of Climate Crisis, highlights how the ongoing Buffalo blizzard caused by lake-effect snow will strain the city’s finances, costing millions. He notes Buffalo’s high poverty rate and an annual snow budget of $8 million, which is often exceeded. McIntyre discuss how storm and disaster budgets frequently fall short, creating financial crises for…
Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief of Climate Crisis, explains that Chinese electric vehicles — already the most affordable in the world — are becoming even cheaper due to internal competition and reduced parts costs. With typical EVs in China priced at less than $20,000, the cost gap between Chinese EVs and those from legacy automakers like Ford…
Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief at Climate Crisis, reports on the Gulf of Mexico’s unusually high water temperatures of 84°F, which are extending hurricane season beyond its official dates. He discusses how this heat supercharges tropical storms, leading to unprecedented events like Hurricane Burrell, the earliest recorded Category 5 storm, and violent late-season storms such as Milton…
Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief at Climate Crisis, provides an update on the cost implications of Thanksgiving weekend travel. He notes that lake-effect snow is causing significant disruptions in states like Michigan and New York, with weather-related airline delays costing the industry approximately $5 billion annually. He also discusses how the current stormy conditions could add tens…
Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses Tesla’s $110,000 price tag for its futuristic Cyberbeast EV pickup truck — a fancier version of its Cybertruck — showcasing the company’s significant pricing power compared to competitors like Ford’s F-150 Lightning. McIntyre attributes Tesla’s premium pricing to its strong brand recognition and note that the Cyberbeast’s…
Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief at Climate Crisis, discusses issues surrounding Tesla’s new zero percent financing offer, seeing it as a move to combat slowing EV sales and strengthen its position in the competitive market. He also highlight Ford’s similar long-standing offer for its Mustang Mach-E, emphasizing that such incentives could become more common unless EV adoption…
