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Umair Irfan

Umair Irfan

Former correspondent

    Latest articles by Umair Irfan

    Climate
    Florida Democrat attacked for taking “dirty coal money” defeats Carlos CurbeloFlorida Democrat attacked for taking “dirty coal money” defeats Carlos Curbelo
    Climate

    Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell won Florida’s 26th District.

    By Umair Irfan
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained
    Governor races really matter for climate change. Here are the ones to watch.Governor races really matter for climate change. Here are the ones to watch.
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained

    Several states could radically change course on clean energy and greenhouse gas emissions after Tuesday’s elections.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke might face a criminal investigationInterior Secretary Ryan Zinke might face a criminal investigation
    Climate

    Allegations of improprieties have caught the attention of President Trump.

    By Umair Irfan
    This group is helping voters make sense of which candidates take climate change seriously
    Climate

    Vote Climate US PAC’s guide to House and Senate races scores candidates on their positions on climate change and a carbon price.

    By Umair Irfan
    Explainers
    Why India’s air pollution is so horrendousWhy India’s air pollution is so horrendous
    Explainers

    Eleven out of the 12 most polluted cities on a World Health Organization list were in India.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    The Supreme Court is about to decide if the children’s climate lawsuit can proceedThe Supreme Court is about to decide if the children’s climate lawsuit can proceed
    Climate

    It’s the second time the high court has paused a climate change-related case.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    Sucking CO2 out of the atmosphere, explainedSucking CO2 out of the atmosphere, explained
    Climate

    Climate change has backed us into a corner.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    Exxon is lobbying for a carbon tax. There is, obviously, a catch.Exxon is lobbying for a carbon tax. There is, obviously, a catch.
    Climate

    The oil giant wants immunity from lawsuits that would make it pay for the damages of climate change.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    Fighting climate change won’t destroy the economyFighting climate change won’t destroy the economy
    Climate

    Trump and other Republicans are using the economy as an excuse to stall on climate change.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    Hurricane Michael showed how woefully unprepared the military is for extreme weatherHurricane Michael showed how woefully unprepared the military is for extreme weather
    Climate

    The military says climate change is a “threat multiplier.” It’s still struggling to prepare for those threats.

    By Umair Irfan