Douglas McIntyre and David Callaway, Editors-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, examine new studies showing that ocean temperatures are rising faster than expected, particularly near the surface. The findings suggest that extreme storms are becoming more frequent and persistent — with long-lasting effects. Callaway emphasizes that today’s climate extremes reflect pollution from decades ago, warning that…
Douglas McIntyre and David Callaway, Editors-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlight a disturbing intersection between climate change and education. As heat waves intensify, children in major U.S. cities are being forced to attend school in dangerously hot buildings, often without functioning air conditioning. Callaway stresses that the only viable solution—installing cooling systems—comes with significant costs,…
Douglas McIntyre and David Callaway, Editors-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, call out the airline industry for failing to follow through on climate promises. Despite pledges to shift toward sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a recent study found American Airlines has only transitioned 1% of its fuel. Callaway explains that airlines react to market trends — and…
Douglas McIntyre and David Callaway, Editors-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discuss the mounting competitive pressure Tesla faces in the autonomous vehicle space. With Uber and Lucid entering the market and Google’s Waymo holding a strong lead, Tesla’s short-term outlook appears shaky. Musk acknowledged challenges ahead in the company’s Q2 earnings report, yet investors still show…
Douglas McIntyre and David Callaway, Editors-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, critique the mainstream media’s inconsistent and often superficial coverage of climate change. While outlets like The Guardian, Bloomberg Green, and Inside Climate News offer serious reporting, most major media treat climate as either a political debate or a disaster headline — both of which fade…
Douglas McIntyre and David Callaway, Editors-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explore the Trump administration’s shifting stance on FEMA amid rising natural disasters. Initially dismissive of federal disaster relief, the administration has come to realize FEMA’s necessity following major wildfires, floods, and hurricanes. Callaway explains that while FEMA remains underfunded and over-criticized, it is increasingly essential….
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights findings from Axios and Climate Central revealing that nearly all schoolchildren in Louisville—and 76% across major U.S. cities—are forced to attend school during extreme heat events. With no regulations preventing this, McIntyre warns that school districts are unlikely to act without pressure, putting millions of children at…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that nearly all students in Orlando—and 76% of students in major U.S. cities—are required to attend school on dangerously hot days intensified by the urban heat island effect. Based on a new Axios report, McIntyre points out the absence of city-level intervention, raising concerns over child safety…
Douglas McIntyre and David Callaway, Editors-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discuss the rapid rise in Arctic shipping as ice melts along the North Pole. With 2,000 transits expected this year — up from just a handful a decade ago — the region is becoming a global shipping corridor. Callaway highlights the far-reaching business, military, and…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that nearly 6 million students across 1,200 public schools in major U.S. cities are being exposed to extreme temperatures due to the urban heat island effect. According to Axios and Climate Central, cities like Louisville, Orlando, and Newark have over 95% of their K–12 populations attending school…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights troubling findings from a recent Axios report: nearly all students in Wilkes-Barre, PA, are forced to attend school on days with extreme heat due to the urban heat island effect. With 76% of students in major U.S. cities similarly affected, McIntyre points out a lack of municipal…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses data from an Axios-cited study showing that 98% of K–12 students in Newark, NJ, attend school on dangerously hot days due to the urban heat island effect. With many schools lacking proper air conditioning and no citywide intervention in place, McIntyre warns that children are being put…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Palm Beach, Florida, is among the U.S. cities where almost all public school children are forced to attend class during the hottest days of the year. Based on an Axios-referenced study, 98% of local students are affected, often in schools where air conditioning is either lacking…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, shares a warning from the UN that the world urgently needs more renewable energy as artificial intelligence drives unprecedented electricity consumption. Despite tech giants like Amazon and Google investing in offsets, U.S. renewable infrastructure is far from sufficient to meet future AI demand.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains how Chinese EV manufacturer BYD is pivoting to Brazil and other emerging markets due to trade barriers in the U.S. and Europe. He warns that without tariffs, U.S. automakers like Ford and GM would face major threats from Chinese competitors globally.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on a historic ruling by the International Court of Justice. The court declared climate change an issue of international justice and human rights, warning that nations failing to act could be held accountable for wrongful acts. The ruling calls out fossil fuel support as incompatible with environmental…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains how China is outpacing the U.S. in the clean energy sector. With clean tech contributing over 10% of its GDP in 2024, China is using renewables not just to cut emissions, but also to gain a competitive edge economically. In contrast, U.S. policy setbacks — particularly under…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on a ProPublica investigation revealing that despite federal claims, the U.S. Forest Service is not fully staffed. As wildfires rage across ten states and consume over a million acres, internal documents show troubling firefighter shortages—raising serious concerns about the nation’s preparedness for an intensifying fire season.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights new reports suggesting that Chinese EV makers Neta and Zeekr manipulated vehicle sales data by pre-insuring unsold cars. The revelations challenge China’s image as a global EV leader and raise doubts about the authenticity of its reported market dominance.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on the Cram Fire in Oregon, which has already burned over 100,000 acres. The wildfire poses two major threats: total destruction in its immediate path and dangerous smoke exposure across vast distances, echoing the health crises seen during past Canadian wildfires.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights a Guardian report on UN discussions emphasizing that renewable energy is now predominantly cheaper than fossil fuels. The UN Secretary‑General called for increased investment in low‑carbon power, noting solar is 41% cheaper and onshore wind undercuts fossil fuels by over 50%. McIntyre cautions that despite these economics,…
