
Umair Irfan
Former correspondent
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Dominica’s traditional foods are countering modern threats.


Despite record power demand, the grid largely avoided blackouts. Don’t take this for granted.


This tiny Caribbean country shows why early warnings are an essential climate change adaptation.

The coastal city wants to build its way out of climate change. Is that smart?


Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, and Australia had heat waves in the past few months. Now spring begins.


The first international climate change stocktake says trying is not enough.


Several factors put Idalia on track to rival damage from previous deadly hurricanes.


The 15th human foot in a decade washed up in Washington State. Don’t be alarmed.


The heir to the incandescent bulb is just getting started.


Oceans are at record high temperatures, but El Niño is keeping a lid on tropical storms in the Atlantic.