Douglas McIntyre and David Callaway, Editors-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discussed new Ember research showing renewables grew 24% in China year-over-year. McIntyre emphasized China’s rapid shift away from fossil fuels, while contrasting it with the US rollback of renewable projects and rising climate denial rhetoric. Both warned the stakes will heavily impact future generations.
Douglas McIntyre and David Callaway, Editors-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discussed the economic costs of climate inaction. McIntyre cited Bloomberg research showing $1 trillion in US wage losses from wildfires since 2020, while also criticizing canceled renewable projects, ICE raids, and climate denial rhetoric. Callaway warned that ignoring scientific consensus and economic impacts will only…
Douglas McIntyre and David Callaway, Editors-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, examined how expiring US EV subsidies threaten the industry’s growth. McIntyre cited research predicting EV sales could drop from 8% to 4% of new cars, far from the Biden administration’s 50% by 2030 goal. Callaway noted that while EVs remain strong in Europe and China,…
Douglas McIntyre and David Callaway, Editors-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explored how artificial intelligence is reshaping the energy conversation. McIntyre warned that soaring electricity demand driven by AI could undermine clean energy progress, as tech companies lean back on fossil fuels. Callaway compared AI’s hype cycle to the early internet, suggesting the technology’s growth will…
Douglas McIntyre and David Callaway, Editors-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, examined Ford’s $30 billion EV investment and the broader challenges facing the industry. McIntyre noted that despite major spending, only 4% of Ford’s sales are EVs, with profits still tied to gasoline cars — a situation worsened by fossil fuel–driven policy setbacks. Callaway emphasized that…
Douglas McIntyre and David Callaway, Editors-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discussed The Independent’s upcoming Climate 100 List and related event during New York Climate Week. The event, happening on September 23rd, will feature Greg Jackson of Octopus Energy and journalist Sam Tyler. The Climate 100 List highlights leaders driving climate action worldwide.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported on a Bloomberg Intelligence study showing that wildfire smoke has cost U.S. workers $1.1 trillion in lost wages between 2020 and 2024. The smoke not only reduces productivity across industries like retail, agriculture, and construction but also poses serious health risks, especially for unprotected firefighters. The report…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on The Washington Post’s coverage of desalination as a growing solution to global water shortages. Once confined to wealthy Gulf nations, desalination is now expanding to drought-stricken countries like Morocco, where it offers a lifeline for agriculture and communities devastated by climate change. Morocco’s water officials stress…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on The Guardian’s leaked draft showing EU nations remain divided over climate commitments ahead of a critical global summit. While Europe struggles to agree on greenhouse gas targets, McIntyre emphasizes that the greater issue is the United States under President Trump, who has withdrawn from climate accords…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Pope Leo has been named to The Independent’s Climate One Hundred list, following in the footsteps of Pope Francis, the “Climate Pope.” In his first public statements as Pope, Leo urged 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide to embrace climate action, warning that the world is burning from…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on new data from Realtor.com showing that over one in four U.S. homes—valued at $13 trillion—face severe or extreme climate risk. The greatest threats are hurricane wind damage, floods, and wildfires, with risks now extending far beyond traditional danger zones like California and the Gulf Coast.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that while the Atlantic hurricane season has been unusually quiet due to Saharan dust and dry air, warming ocean waters are expected to fuel new tropical storm activity. AccuWeather predicts conditions will become far more favorable for storm development in the coming weeks.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported that America could face electricity shortages by 2035. AI data centers and EVs may consume up to half the nation’s power, while renewable projects face political and funding setbacks, increasing the risk of blackouts.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported that the Trump administration is expanding its fight from wind to solar energy. Tariffs, policy reviews, and claims that renewables are unreliable threaten to delay projects and raise costs, putting the future of U.S. solar development at risk.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported that Ørsted has sued the Trump administration for blocking its $6.2 billion offshore wind farm in Rhode Island. The company claims the government acted in bad faith, but the case highlights how Trump’s ongoing legal war against renewable energy could drain companies with fewer resources.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported that America’s beef supply has fallen to its lowest level in 73 years due to prolonged drought and the spread of screwworms, both worsened by climate change. This scarcity mirrors the climate-driven rise in prices for coffee and chocolate, now extending to the cost of meat.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported on new research predicting a sharp increase in lightning strikes in the U.S. West due to climate change. With drought conditions worsening, scientists warn that even a small rise in lightning activity could trigger devastating wildfires.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported that flash flooding across the U.S. has surged dramatically in 2025. An AccuWeather analysis confirms this summer is one of the worst on record, with deadly storms and flood levels far above the decade-long average.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explained that despite legal reforms in Florida aimed at reducing insurance litigation, lawsuits remain higher than in any other state. Driven by climate-related damages and denied claims, homeowners are still facing some of the highest insurance premiums in the U.S., with many reporting continued increases since 2022.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discussed The Guardian’s report highlighting that defense spending is meaningless if governments ignore climate change. Officials warn that domestic crises like drought and famine create internal vulnerabilities, making external defense less effective.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlighted a Vancouver Sun report on a new Science Advances study showing that climate change is driving more frequent crop failures. Research led by UBC’s Jonathan Proctor found that rising heat and drought sharply increase variability in corn, soybean, and sorghum yields, threatening global food stability.
