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Umair Irfan

Umair Irfan

Former correspondent

    Latest articles by Umair Irfan

    Explainers
    Why restoring nature is so important to limiting climate changeWhy restoring nature is so important to limiting climate change
    Explainers

    Countries have pooled billions of dollars to preserve rainforests and wetlands in developing nations.

    By Umair Irfan
    Politics
    Trump’s fight with California over vehicle emissions rules has divided automakersTrump’s fight with California over vehicle emissions rules has divided automakers
    Politics

    Industry pressure may force the White House to walk back its plan to freeze fuel economy rules.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    The United States has filed the official paperwork to withdraw from the Paris Climate AgreementThe United States has filed the official paperwork to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement
    Climate

    The exit will take effect November 4, 2020, the day after the presidential election.

    By Umair Irfan
    New fires are spreading in California despite power blackouts to prevent ignition
    Climate

    More blazes ignited this week, but power companies are starting to restore electricity to thousands of customers.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    A major Los Angeles fire was sparked by a tree branch hitting a power lineA major Los Angeles fire was sparked by a tree branch hitting a power line
    Climate

    The Getty Fire encapsulates all the growing wildfire risks facing California.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    Wildfires are making California’s deadly air pollution even worseWildfires are making California’s deadly air pollution even worse
    Climate

    Poor air quality can harm millions and take years off lifespans. Dust and wildfire smoke are major contributors.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    Hot, dry, and windy conditions in California have sparked big firesHot, dry, and windy conditions in California have sparked big fires
    Climate

    Seasonal winds and ample fuel have created a “recipe for explosive fire growth” in California.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    Greta Thunberg is traveling from Canada to Chile without leaving the groundGreta Thunberg is traveling from Canada to Chile without leaving the ground
    Climate

    The teen activist is striking in Denver on Friday as she continues her journey to a major climate meeting in Chile.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    PG&E’s power shutoff in California shows the inequities of climate risksPG&E’s power shutoff in California shows the inequities of climate risks
    Climate

    More than 800,000 customers could lose power as California’s largest utility tries to avoid igniting another wildfire.

    By Umair Irfan
    Technology
    NASA has a new airplane. It runs on clean electricity.NASA has a new airplane. It runs on clean electricity.
    Technology

    The new X-57 could help zero-carbon air travel take off.

    By Umair Irfan