Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported that the U.S. government’s leading climate science website, climate.gov, was dismantled by the Trump administration. Its content was buried and its team dismissed. Now, former staff and climate communication experts are rebuilding the resource through a new independent effort, ensuring vital climate data remains accessible to the…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, criticized the Farmer’s Almanac winter forecast, noting it lacks scientific basis and is wrong more than half of the time. Despite its popularity and long history, McIntyre emphasized that its predictions are little more than marketing, not legitimate meteorology.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, warned about flash droughts, a newly recognized climate threat. Unlike traditional droughts, they form in weeks instead of months, fueled by heat waves, lack of rain, and high winds. McIntyre explained how they rapidly dry vegetation, creating wildfire risks such as those seen in Spain.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explained the concept of solastalgia, a mental health condition linked to climate change. Coined by philosopher Glenn Albrecht, it describes the distress people feel when their home environments are permanently altered. McIntyre connected this to Freud’s theory of the uncanny, noting that unlike nostalgia, solastalgia cannot be relieved…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported that Elon Musk, alongside a U.S. Representative, has been lobbying Texas officials to allow his Boring Company to construct tunnels in Houston. While the tunnels could offer a cheaper alternative for flood control, experts warn they may not be as effective. Houston’s vulnerability to hurricanes and low…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported that NVIDIA’s surging financial results highlight the explosive growth of AI—and with it, electricity demand. With NVIDIA supplying over 90% of the world’s AI chips and Big Tech investing more than $300 billion in new server farms, electricity use for AI infrastructure is set to climb dramatically.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported that the U.S. electricity grid faces risks from overload and cyberattacks due to outdated software. Energy firms, once hesitant, are now exploring AI to strengthen grid security and prevent disruptions, especially amid warnings from the GAO about threats from nations like China and Russia.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported that new research from Oregon State University shows coastal homes face growing risks from hurricanes and storm surges. Simulations based on Hurricane Ian demonstrated how quickly ground-level houses can be destroyed, reinforcing concerns that beachfront properties in states like North Carolina, California, and Florida will increasingly be…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported that BYD has overtaken Tesla as Europe’s top EV seller, with July registrations soaring 225% while Tesla’s fell year-over-year. He noted that although EV adoption in Europe has reached 15.6% of total car sales, growth remains too slow for a full transition. The shift underscores both Tesla’s…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported that investors are pouring money into nuclear energy, with Oklo’s small reactor concept driving its stock up over 1,000% despite no reactors yet built. Meanwhile, fusion research is gaining traction, as Massachusetts-based Commonwealth Fusion secured $863 million to push the technology forward. The surge in investment signals…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported that California faces mounting wildfire risks, with two million homes in high-risk zones. Cities like Berkeley are experimenting with wildfire protection measures, while others, including Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, remain dangerously vulnerable. Experts warn that a firestorm could cause tens of billions in insured losses and…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported that U.S. solar manufacturing is growing despite obstacles from the Trump administration. Companies like T-One Energy and TI Energy are building domestic supply chains to reduce reliance on Chinese imports, a move seen as both an economic safeguard and a political necessity.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported that wildfires in southern Europe could cost up to $22 billion per season, a massive increase from $4 billion in 2003. Greece and France have already suffered their largest wildfires in history, worsened by record heat and drought. McIntyre warned that climate change is fueling escalating costs…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported that hurricane forecasting has significantly advanced since Hurricane Katrina. Increased federal funding, improved storm surge modeling, and faster, more detailed warnings—boosted by emerging AI technology—have all made predicting hurricanes more accurate and timely.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported that scientists now believe the collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation—a crucial ocean current—could occur within 50 years. Once considered unlikely before 2100, new research shows the risk is much higher, underscoring the urgent need for rapid cuts in fossil fuel emissions to avoid catastrophic climate…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explained that heat pumps could cut heating bills by about $400 annually if governments reformed energy pricing systems. By making electricity cheaper and discouraging gas industry profiteering, heat pumps could become a widespread alternative to gas boilers—reducing fossil fuel use and accelerating the clean energy transition.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported that most Americans now connect climate change with extreme weather, including heat waves, wildfires, floods, hurricanes, droughts, and rising seas. However, about one-third still reject this link, which makes it harder to secure funding and accountability for climate action.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explained that while Labor Day usually marks peak hurricane activity, this year is unusually quiet. AccuWeather meteorologists cite the cooling effect from Hurricane Aran, which churned up the Atlantic and lowered sea surface temperatures, making new storms less likely—despite last year’s season still producing multiple major hurricanes.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported that the Midwest and Northeast will face unusually cold Labor Day weather, with temperatures dropping into the 40s at night and highs only in the 60s. He explained that shifting atmospheric patterns are driving colder air from northern Canada, bringing fall-like conditions weeks earlier than usual.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that solar power remains strong despite challenges facing wind energy. Supported by tax incentives and tariffs, U.S. manufacturers like First Solar and T-One Energy are expanding production and building domestic supply chains. McIntyre emphasizes that solar’s current growth is vital, as wind energy struggles and nuclear remains…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights how the Trump administration’s approach to NOAA has undermined effective weather monitoring and disaster preparedness. Following deadly flooding in Texas, NOAA and FEMA have come under heavy scrutiny, revealing instability in leadership and policy direction during a critical time for disaster response.
