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Umair Irfan

Umair Irfan

Former correspondent

    Latest articles by Umair Irfan

    Climate
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    Climate

    Sunscreen: Check. Shorts: Check. Air filters?

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    The world’s largest emitter just delivered some good climate newsThe world’s largest emitter just delivered some good climate news
    Climate

    China may have met an important climate goal — ahead of schedule.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
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    Climate

    Do you realize how many thousands of balloons it takes to predict the weather?

    By Umair Irfan
    The Logoff
    Trump boots climate scientists from climate science reportTrump boots climate scientists from climate science report
    The Logoff

    The attack on climate science continues.

    By Umair Irfan and Patrick Reis
    Climate
    Welcome to the world of triple-digit spring weatherWelcome to the world of triple-digit spring weather
    Climate

    Why early season heat waves are becoming more common and more dangerous.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    Let’s not panic about AI’s energy use just yetLet’s not panic about AI’s energy use just yet
    Climate

    Computing has a big energy appetite. What does that mean for our climate goals?

    By Umair Irfan
    Clean energy breakthroughs could save the world. How do we create more of them?
    Escape Velocity

    Innovation is a resource we can mine.

    By Umair Irfan
    Clean energy is big business. These 5 threats loom large.
    Escape Velocity

    Where current policies and trends could do real damage to climate progress.

    By Umair Irfan
    We’ve unlocked a holy grail in clean energy. It’s only the beginning.
    Escape Velocity

    The incredible technology is harnessing the potential of solar and wind — and quietly revolutionizing the energy system.

    By Umair Irfan
    10 charts prove that clean energy is winning — even in the Trump era
    Escape Velocity

    Climate progress is actually good business.

    By Umair Irfan, Benji Jones and 2 more

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