Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reflects on an alarming interview with climate expert Guineveen Guenter published in The Guardian. Guenter warns that Earth is nearing—or may have already passed—critical climate tipping points. McIntyre underscores the urgency of the situation, framing it as a global fight for survival with consequences that will affect generations…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains how summer heatwaves are starting earlier and lasting longer, shifting the traditional seasonal calendar. Referencing The Washington Post and climate experts in Europe, he notes that human-driven climate change is pushing July-like heat into June and extending summer conditions into September. This trend also heightens risks from…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains that extreme heat doesn’t only pose risks during the day. At night, built-up heat in urban infrastructure and the atmosphere continues to radiate, especially in areas lacking air conditioning or ventilation. This makes nighttime heat particularly dangerous and often overlooked.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on the rising health threat of wildfires in New Jersey — a state not traditionally affected by them. As climate change intensifies, regions once considered safe from such events now face increasing risks, including air quality issues that could endanger people with preexisting conditions like asthma.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses new Case-Shiller data showing a decline in Tampa’s home prices and stagnation in Miami. While national real estate values rose 3% year-over-year, Tampa saw the steepest drop among major U.S. cities, and Miami’s growth lagged. McIntyre suggests that increased climate risks — including hurricanes and flooding —…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights new concerns raised by researchers and the EPA about how extreme heat is worsening air pollution. As climate change increases both heatwaves and poor air quality days, these twin threats are combining to create more severe and frequent health hazards. McIntyre also points to how climate disruptions…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that U.S. weather forecasting is in decline due to administrative cuts, especially to NOAA’s research arm. Reduced 24/7 coverage and a growing reliance on unproven AI tools from major tech firms pose new risks during extreme weather events. The effectiveness of these new solutions remains uncertain.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on new research showing how microplastics are entering the human body through an unexpected source: metal bottle caps with polyester coatings. Even glass bottles — typically considered safer — can be a source of contamination. McIntyre explains that adjusting the bottling process can significantly reduce the risk,…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains that the used electric vehicle market is inaccessible to budget-conscious buyers. A recent analysis by iSeeCars found no three-year-old EVs under $20,000. High upfront EV costs and slower depreciation mean that affordable, second-hand electric vehicles remain rare, creating a significant barrier to broader EV adoption.
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains how NATO’s increasing defense spending could undermine climate efforts. As European countries prepare to boost military budgets — partly due to uncertainty around U.S. support — crucial funding for climate mitigation and social programs is likely to be slashed. According to McIntyre and The Guardian, the biggest…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on new research from The Guardian showing that over 500 bird species could go extinct within the next century due to the climate crisis. McIntyre emphasizes this isn’t just a bird issue — it’s a sign of a wider extinction event that could directly impact humans through…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that intense heatwaves now stretching across much of the U.S. are overwhelming emergency rooms. Cities from Chicago to New York are experiencing 100+ degree temperatures, with heat indexes reaching 110°F—posing a serious health threat, especially to those with conditions like asthma or heart disease. McIntyre warns that…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, warns that New York City’s fragile power grid could face another full-scale blackout similar to the one in 1977. With rising electricity demand and increased lightning strikes across the country, the threat is real. During the last major blackout, the city saw both health emergencies and civil unrest—outcomes…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports from New York City on the intensifying heat wave, warning that it’s more than just uncomfortable—it’s deadly. City officials have issued urgent guidance as temperatures soar, highlighting risks for vulnerable populations, especially the homeless and low-income residents without access to air conditioning. McIntyre emphasizes that New York…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on a major environmental policy shift under the Trump administration. The plan, as revealed by The Washington Post, involves rescinding longstanding protections for nearly 59 million acres of roadless national forest land, including Alaska’s Tongass National Forest. McIntyre explains that this move threatens one of the planet’s…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Governor Kathy Hochul has announced plans to build nuclear power plants in or near the New York City region. While specifics remain scarce, the motivation is clear: the surge in electricity demand driven by widespread air conditioning and AI data centers. McIntyre notes that AI infrastructure…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains that extreme heat events—such as droughts and heat waves—are the clearest evidence of climate change linked to fossil fuel emissions. Referencing climate expert Freddie Otto, McIntyre highlights that rising greenhouse gases are making heat waves more frequent and intense, posing an increasingly serious threat to human health…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains that human-driven climate change began far earlier than many assume. While modern vehicles are often blamed, new research indicates that the real starting point was the Industrial Revolution, dating back to around 1885. That period marked the beginning of greenhouse gas emissions from widespread factory activity, initiating…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights a June study revealing that climate change poses a severe threat to U.S. agriculture. While global warming is often thought to devastate food systems abroad, the research warns that staple crops like corn and soybeans in America’s Midwest could face massive losses if temperatures rise by 3°C….
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses how rising temperatures caused by global warming are already damaging airport infrastructure in the U.S. He points to a past incident at Newark’s Liberty Airport where a runway buckled under extreme heat. As similar materials are used nationwide, McIntyre warns that costly upgrades or replacements may become…
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on what NASA has dubbed the “challenge of our generation”: saving the global food system from a “quadruple freeze.” This includes declining productivity and rising hunger, ecosystem threats from pollution, worsening nutritional value in crops, and sweeping climate impacts on key agricultural regions. He emphasizes the complexity…