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Umair Irfan

Umair Irfan

Former correspondent

    Latest articles by Umair Irfan

    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
    Beto O’Rourke now has the most robust climate proposal of any 2020 presidential candidateBeto O’Rourke now has the most robust climate proposal of any 2020 presidential candidate
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

    But some activists think the plan doesn’t go far enough.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    Why the climate protests that disrupted London were differentWhy the climate protests that disrupted London were different
    Climate

    Extinction Rebellion skillfully used civil disobedience to sound the alarm on the climate emergency.

    By Umair Irfan and Eliza Barclay
    Climate
    86 percent of teachers say kids should learn about climate change. Only 42 percent teach it.86 percent of teachers say kids should learn about climate change. Only 42 percent teach it.
    Climate

    A new NPR/Ipsos poll highlights a big gap in climate change education.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    7 things we’ve learned about Earth since the last Earth Day7 things we’ve learned about Earth since the last Earth Day
    Climate

    We continue to shape life on Earth, and threaten our survival, in unexpected ways.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    America’s record high energy consumption, explained in 3 chartsAmerica’s record high energy consumption, explained in 3 charts
    Climate

    Renewable energy is booming, but it still needs a lot of help.

    By Umair Irfan
    Explainers
    Why the Notre Dame fire was so destructive, according to fire expertsWhy the Notre Dame fire was so destructive, according to fire experts
    Explainers

    Old wood and ongoing renovations converged to bring about the damage.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    Puerto Rico is targeting 100% renewable energy. The Trump administration has other ideas.Puerto Rico is targeting 100% renewable energy. The Trump administration has other ideas.
    Climate

    The island is undertaking one of the most aggressive turns toward clean energy in the United States.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    A brief guide to David Bernhardt, Ryan Zinke’s replacement at the Interior DepartmentA brief guide to David Bernhardt, Ryan Zinke’s replacement at the Interior Department
    Climate

    Three things to know about the former oil lobbyist who’s just been confirmed as the new Secretary of the Interior.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    Forget cars. We need electric airplanes.Forget cars. We need electric airplanes.
    Climate

    The race is on to build batteries big enough for planes to fly on clean electricity.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    Trump’s EPA is fighting California over a fuel economy rule the auto industry doesn’t even wantTrump’s EPA is fighting California over a fuel economy rule the auto industry doesn’t even want
    Climate

    The rollback of an Obama-era efficiency regulation is creating uncertainty for automakers.

    By Umair Irfan