
Umair Irfan
Former correspondent
Latest articles by Umair Irfan


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

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


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


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


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


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


The Taal volcano has already forced thousands to flee.


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


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


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