Umair Irfan
Former correspondent
Latest articles by Umair Irfan
If you dislike insects, you’ll hate this.
It’s the worst allergy season ever. Again. Just like last year.
Trump’s EPA claims that climate change isn’t a danger to human beings
How layoffs at NOAA reveal a flaw in the government’s hiring system, briefly explained.
Job cuts, ideology, and a Sharpie: Trump’s beef with an important scientific agency, explained.
These government scientists are likely the next in line for big cuts.
Don’t let the bitter cold fool you — the world just had the hottest January on record.
California’s last resort for fire insurance may fail. We should all pay attention to what happens next.
A policy wish list, according to water, engineering, and legislative experts.
The small and big things that protect homes in wildfires, explained by a fire scientist.