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Umair Irfan

Umair Irfan

Former correspondent

    Latest articles by Umair Irfan

    Climate
    Australia’s bushfires are approaching its capital CanberraAustralia’s bushfires are approaching its capital Canberra
    Climate

    Authorities are warning of “ember attacks” amid high heat and winds.

    By Umair Irfan
    8 things everyone should know about Australia’s wildfire disaster
    Science

    Australia is enduring a hellish fire season. Here’s how to help.

    By Brian Resnick, Umair Irfan and 1 more
    Climate
    21 kids sued the government over climate change. A federal court dismissed the case.21 kids sued the government over climate change. A federal court dismissed the case.
    Climate

    Plaintiffs in the Juliana v. US lawsuit alleged the government violated the rights of young people to a safe climate.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    The surprising protest of Exxon’s law firm at Harvard LawThe surprising protest of Exxon’s law firm at Harvard Law
    Climate

    Law students want to cut off the supply of elite talent to firms that defend fossil fuel companies in climate change lawsuits.

    By Umair Irfan
    Explainers
    The alarming trend of beached whales filled with plastic, explainedThe alarming trend of beached whales filled with plastic, explained
    Explainers

    The whales that were found washed ashore are just the tip of the iceberg.

    By Umair Irfan
    Explainers
    Australia’s weird weather is getting even weirderAustralia’s weird weather is getting even weirder
    Explainers

    Fires, heat, drought, and flooding are nothing new. But climate change is making them worse.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    A volcano in the Philippines is spewing ash and threatening a bigger eruptionA volcano in the Philippines is spewing ash and threatening a bigger eruption
    Climate

    The Taal volcano has already forced thousands to flee.

    By Umair Irfan
    Explainers
    The viral false claim that nearly 200 arsonists are behind the Australia fires, explainedThe viral false claim that nearly 200 arsonists are behind the Australia fires, explained
    Explainers

    Only a handful of fires were deliberately ignited. But that didn’t stop people from spreading misinformation.

    By Umair Irfan
    World Politics
    As Australia burns, its leaders are clinging to coalAs Australia burns, its leaders are clinging to coal
    World Politics

    Australia is the world’s largest coal exporter, but its government is downplaying its contributions to climate change.

    By Umair Irfan
    Explainers
    Australia’s hellish heat wave and wildfires, explainedAustralia’s hellish heat wave and wildfires, explained
    Explainers

    Ocean circulation, years of drought, and climate change are fueling Australia’s record heat and deadly fires.

    By Umair Irfan