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Umair Irfan

Umair Irfan

Former correspondent

    Latest articles by Umair Irfan

    Climate
    Trump says his mileage rules make cars safer. His EPA was worried they will kill more people.Trump says his mileage rules make cars safer. His EPA was worried they will kill more people.
    Climate

    Car companies are working with California to enact stronger mileage standards as the White House is trying to weaken them.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    Russian cities are still choking under smoke from massive Siberian wildfiresRussian cities are still choking under smoke from massive Siberian wildfires
    Climate

    An area larger than the European Union is now covered by smoke in Siberia.

    By Umair Irfan
    Science
    4 ways to be smarter about land use to fight climate change4 ways to be smarter about land use to fight climate change
    Science

    A new UN report highlights the ways we can use land to respond and adapt to a rapidly warming world.

    By Umair Irfan
    Explainers
    Report: we have to change how we eat and grow food to fight climate changeReport: we have to change how we eat and grow food to fight climate change
    Explainers

    Forestry and farming can both worsen and relieve the climate crisis, a panel of UN scientists says. But time is running out to act.

    By Umair Irfan
    Business & Finance
    This website shows you exactly how guilty you should feel about flyingThis website shows you exactly how guilty you should feel about flying
    Business & Finance

    A new tool helps you calculate how much your air travel melts the Arctic.

    By Umair Irfan
    Politics
    “That is kindergarten”: Cory Booker says rejoining the Paris climate agreement is not enough“That is kindergarten”: Cory Booker says rejoining the Paris climate agreement is not enough
    Politics

    Cory Booker says the US is obligated to lead the world on climate change.

    By Umair Irfan
    Politics
    2020 Democrats are getting more confrontational with the fossil fuel industry2020 Democrats are getting more confrontational with the fossil fuel industry
    Politics

    It shows just how much the party has moved on energy and climate change.

    By Umair Irfan
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
    Elizabeth Warren thinks corruption is why the US hasn’t acted on climate changeElizabeth Warren thinks corruption is why the US hasn’t acted on climate change
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

    Here’s how she intends to fight greenhouse gases and money in politics.

    By Umair Irfan
    Explainers
    Car companies’ surprising deal with California on environmental rules, explainedCar companies’ surprising deal with California on environmental rules, explained
    Explainers

    Why four car companies worked with California to set tougher standards for themselves.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    108 degrees in Paris: Europe is shattering heat records this week108 degrees in Paris: Europe is shattering heat records this week
    Climate

    Paris reported its highest temperature ever this week as Europe’s second major heat wave of the summer continues.

    By Umair Irfan