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Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains that rising electricity demand in parts of the U.S. is pushing utility prices sharply higher. According to Inside Climate News, PJM Interconnection — which operates the nation’s largest power grid — has held two record-breaking capacity auctions, passing costs to consumers. Increased demand from data centers and…

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that extreme summer heat in the UK and EU is highlighting a critical shortage of air conditioning. With production capacity limited and new factories taking three to five years to build, millions could face several more summers without adequate cooling — potentially until the end of the…

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on the upcoming UN plastics summit, where 182 countries will discuss strategies to reduce global plastic use. He warns that microplastics and nanoplastics pose severe health risks — potentially damaging the brain, heart, and blood vessels — yet there is little medical research or viable solutions to…

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that lawsuits against big oil by U.S. cities and counties are ongoing but largely unsuccessful. Without definitive proof that oil companies knowingly caused environmental harm, most cases are dismissed, leaving the financial burden of pollution cleanup on society — with no clear source for the needed funds.

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, warns that eliminating the $7,500 U.S. EV tax credit by September will severely hurt electric vehicle sales. With the credit gone, many buyers will back away due to higher costs, worsening an already struggling EV market. He notes that only a sharp rise in gas prices could help…

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, warns that ending the federal credit for rooftop solar will devastate the residential solar industry. Without the incentive, installations will drop, companies may fold, and many homeowners will return to utility power — often generated by fossil fuels, increasing environmental pollution.

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights a growing crisis in U.S. emergency room capacity, especially in cities facing extreme summer heat. With soaring numbers of heat-related illnesses, ERs face hours-long backups, slower hospital admissions, and potentially fatal delays. Both private and public hospitals struggle to secure funding for expansions, leaving communities vulnerable.

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, warns of an escalating wildfire crisis, with over 700 active fires in Canada—most of them out of control—alongside major blazes in the U.S. The resulting smoke is choking cities like Chicago, Detroit, and even reaching Washington, D.C. McIntyre emphasizes that this is not an isolated event but a…

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on alarming air quality levels across North America, as visualized by AirNow’s real-time pollution map. Cities like Detroit, Chicago, Indianapolis, and regions from New York to Florida are experiencing persistent, dangerous air due to ongoing wildfires. McIntyre notes that the conditions have remained unchanged for days, and…

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that a growing number of U.S. states are under active air quality alerts due to dangerous levels of wildfire smoke. Citing data from Axios, he lists states from coast to coast, including New York, California, Colorado, and Illinois, as being affected. McIntyre warns that with wildfire season…

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that a global summit involving 184 countries has resumed in Geneva to negotiate a legally binding treaty on plastic pollution. However, talks have stalled over a fundamental disagreement: whether to limit plastic production. While most nations—especially in the Global South—support production limits, fossil fuel–producing countries and the…

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that a South Carolina judge dismissed a major climate lawsuit brought by the city of Charleston against Big Oil companies, including ExxonMobil and Chevron. The court ruled that the case went beyond the scope of state law. The city had accused the companies of covering up the…

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that California’s wildfire season is arriving earlier every year, with human-caused climate change accelerating the shift. According to a recent Science Advances study, fire season in many parts of California now begins up to two months earlier than it did in the 1990s. Regions particularly affected include…

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explores a new generation of nuclear micro-reactors that are small enough to fit on flatbed trucks. Reported by The Washington Post, several companies are developing these compact units in hopes of revolutionizing nuclear energy. Unlike traditional nuclear plants with massive cooling towers and concrete infrastructure, these micro-reactors can…

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on the sharp rise in electricity rates across the U.S., highlighting a 36% increase in Maine and nearly 20% in Connecticut. Other states, including Utah, also face double-digit hikes. He attributes the surge in demand to rising residential air conditioning use due to extreme heat, the growing…

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on New York State’s new Cooling Assistance Benefit Program, aimed at helping low-income residents combat extreme heat. The initiative offers one air conditioner or fan per eligible household, including installation. As climate change pushes temperatures dangerously high indoors and outdoors, McIntyre suggests similar programs may need to…

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains how artificial intelligence could help the U.S. avoid a recession despite economic pressures such as high tariffs. He notes that top tech firms are investing $333 billion in AI server centers, creating jobs and boosting infrastructure. Projects like xAI’s massive installation near Memphis and Microsoft’s reopening of…