Doug McIntyre discusses the impact of low gas prices on the electric vehicle (EV) market. As oil prices drop, the cost difference between running EVs and gas-powered cars narrows, making EVs less attractive in states like Texas and Louisiana, where gas costs around $2.50 per gallon. In contrast, Californians, facing $4.50 per gallon, find more…
Doug McIntyre reports on Ford’s struggles with its flagship EV, the F-150 Lightning. Despite investing $30 billion in electric vehicles and leveraging the iconic F-150 brand, the Lightning has not achieved significant sales. Pricing issues due to fluctuating component costs have hurt its market performance, resulting in only 3,000 to 4,000 units sold monthly compared…
Doug McIntyre discusses the unusual and extreme weather conditions in New York City, highlighting a drastic temperature swing from 105°F to 59°F within a week. He notes the recent pattern of intense storms, flooding, and drought, emphasizing the visible impact on local grass and lawns. Despite suggestions that such weather patterns might have occurred a…
Doug McIntyre discusses the rising costs of hurricanes, highlighting Hurricane Debby, which AccuWeather estimates will cost $28 billion. With warming oceans, especially in the North Atlantic, storms are becoming stronger and affecting regions further north. This increased intensity, along with rising insurance rates and more property at risk, suggests that the financial impact of future…
Doug McIntyre discusses a collaboration between the city of Boston and Google aimed at reducing air pollution and traffic congestion. Google identifies choke points and areas where idling cars contribute to pollution. The goal is for the city to manage these high-traffic areas more efficiently, potentially by warning drivers or altering traffic patterns. If successful,…
Doug McIntyre highlights the dangers faced by construction workers in extreme heat, particularly in places like Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Florida, where fatalities have occurred. The main issue is “wet bulb syndrome,” where the body can’t cool down, leading to heat shock and death. Despite these dangers, many areas lack regulations to protect workers, and…
Doug McIntyre highlights the unprecedented heatwave in Phoenix, where temperatures have exceeded 100 degrees for nearly 80 consecutive days, with forecasts predicting it will reach 100 days. The previous record was 62 days. This extreme heat is making outdoor work, especially in construction, increasingly difficult, despite regulations. The high cost of electricity for air conditioning…
Doug McIntyre highlights the struggles of small EV companies, specifically Lucid Motors. Lucid’s stock has dropped 83% over the past two years, and the company loses hundreds of millions of dollars each quarter. Despite planning to produce 9,000 cars this year, this output pales compared to major players like Ford and Tesla. McIntyre warns investors…
Doug McIntyre highlights several challenges that hinder the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). High costs, limited range, and insufficient charging infrastructure make potential buyers hesitant. Additionally, cold weather reduces battery efficiency, further shortening driving ranges. Vandalism at unmanned charging stations adds to the concerns, as damaged stations can leave drivers stranded. McIntyre emphasizes that…
Doug McIntyre highlights the environmental challenges facing Lake Erie, particularly the massive algae blooms that have overtaken its western third. These blooms, fueled by agricultural runoff and rising water temperatures, make the lake uninhabitable for fish and even threaten the water supply in nearby cities like Cleveland. McIntyre points out that while farmers’ fertilizer use…
Doug McIntyre discusses the troubles facing Ford Motor Company as its stock hits a two-year low. Despite a $30 billion investment in electric vehicles (EVs), sales of Ford’s iconic models like the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E have disappointed. Consumers still prefer gas-powered versions of these vehicles, leaving Ford struggling to compete with Tesla. McIntyre…
Doug McIntyre discusses the extreme temperature contrasts between regions like Las Vegas, where temperatures soar above 120 degrees, and South Antarctica, where temperatures can plunge to 85 degrees below zero. Despite Antarctica’s frigid conditions, it is starting to warm slightly, leading to the breakup of parts of the Antarctic ice shelf. The situation underscores the…
Doug McIntyre discusses the severe impact of climate change on global supply chains, focusing on the partial shutdown of the Panama Canal due to drought. With over 120 ships waiting to pass through, some must detour around South America, adding significant delays. The drought has lowered water levels, preventing the largest ships from passing through….
Doug McIntyre, editor-in-chief at Climate Crisis 247, discusses how General Motors (GM) is being forced out of the Chinese market by inexpensive electric vehicles (EVs). A dozen years ago, China was a top market for U.S. car manufacturers like GM, Ford, and VW, often generating more sales than in the United States. However, the emergence…
Electric vehicles (EVs) are facing a significant safety concern: the risk of catching fire. Doug McIntyre highlights incidents such as an EV fire in a Korean underground garage that caused extensive damage and another involving a Ford F-150 Lightning. These events, widely publicized, raise concerns about the safety of EVs, particularly when parked in residential…
Doug McIntyre, editor-in-chief at Climate Crisis 247, highlights the pricing challenges hindering the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States. With the average price of a new car at $45,000, and EVs even pricier, industry leaders like Elon Musk believe that significant EV sales won’t occur until prices drop to around $25,000….
Doug McIntyre, editor-in-chief of Climate Crisis 247, warns of a significant increase in energy bills, potentially doubling within the next three years. This spike is largely driven by two factors: the rising use of air conditioning in extremely hot areas like Phoenix and Nevada, and the rapid expansion of energy-hungry artificial intelligence (AI) and Bitcoin…
Doug McIntyre, editor-in-chief of Climate Crisis 247, underscores the continued dominance of coal in U.S. energy production, where it generates over two-thirds of the nation’s electricity. Despite its status as the dirtiest fuel, coal remains cheap and abundant, outpacing the development of cleaner alternatives like solar and wind, which are costly and challenging to finance….
Doug McIntyre, editor-in-chief of Climate Crisis 247, discusses the recent trends in global EV sales, noting a significant rise in China, where EVs now account for about half of all car sales. While the Chinese market surges, EV sales in the United States are only slightly up, and they are actually declining in Europe. The…
Doug McIntyre and David Callaway discuss the current hesitations about widespread AI adoption in weather forecasting, focusing on trust issues. AccuWeather and similar organizations are cautious, not due to ethical concerns but due to uncertainty about AI’s proven effectiveness. Despite these reservations, AI is making strides in other sectors, such as predicting company pricing strategies…
Doug McIntyre and David Callaway discuss the unfulfilled promises of wealthy countries to provide financial assistance to poorer nations struggling with climate change. Despite commitments made at numerous climate conferences to deliver $100 billion annually, the funds have largely not materialized. This failure significantly impacts smaller and poorer countries, which are most vulnerable to climate…
