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Umair Irfan

Umair Irfan

Former correspondent

    Latest articles by Umair Irfan

    Science
    The law that’s helping fuel Delhi’s deadly air pollutionThe law that’s helping fuel Delhi’s deadly air pollution
    Science

    A policy to conserve water led to the rise of a major source of air pollution, making breathing Delhi’s air as bad as smoking 50 cigarettes.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    UN climate talks in Madrid ended without resolving their toughest issueUN climate talks in Madrid ended without resolving their toughest issue
    Climate

    A key piece of the Paris climate agreement remains up in the air.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    UN climate talks in Madrid have stalled. Countries are blaming the US.UN climate talks in Madrid have stalled. Countries are blaming the US.
    Climate

    Negotiations over the Paris climate agreement are now in overtime.

    By Umair Irfan
    These 3 supertrees can protect us from climate collapse
    Climate

    But can we protect them?

    By Umair Irfan, Eliza Barclay and 1 more
    Climate
    Europe now has its own Green DealEurope now has its own Green Deal
    Climate

    The European Union plans to eliminate its contributions to climate change by 2050. But its plan is light on how to do so.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    “We are desperate for any sign of hope,” Greta Thunberg tells UN climate negotiators“We are desperate for any sign of hope,” Greta Thunberg tells UN climate negotiators
    Climate

    Youth activists are growing frustrated with world leaders at the COP25 climate conference in Madrid.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    The future of the Paris climate agreement is being decided this weekThe future of the Paris climate agreement is being decided this week
    Climate

    UN negotiators are in Madrid trying to resolve the thorniest issues blocking international action on climate change.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    Why the US bears the most responsibility for climate change, in one chartWhy the US bears the most responsibility for climate change, in one chart
    Climate

    A stunning animation of cumulative greenhouse gas emissions.

    By Umair Irfan
    Air travel is a huge contributor to climate change. A new global movement wants you to be ashamed to fly.
    Climate

    Greta Thunberg gave up flights to fight climate change. Should you?

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    UN: The world has backed itself into a treacherous corner on climate changeUN: The world has backed itself into a treacherous corner on climate change
    Climate

    Countries are far off course in meeting emissions goals. More drastic actions are needed to get back on track.

    By Umair Irfan