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Umair Irfan

Umair Irfan

Former correspondent

    Latest articles by Umair Irfan

    Politics
    Scott Pruitt sent an aide on an errand to buy a Trump hotel mattressScott Pruitt sent an aide on an errand to buy a Trump hotel mattress
    Politics

    It might be illegal.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    Europe is building more wind and solar — without any subsidiesEurope is building more wind and solar — without any subsidies
    Climate

    New renewable energy projects are expected to be profitable with little government support.

    By Umair Irfan
    Science
    S. P. L. Sørensen invented the pH scale by experimenting with beerS. P. L. Sørensen invented the pH scale by experimenting with beer
    Science

    Today’s interactive Google Doodle honors the pioneering Danish chemist.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    A federal judge in a climate change lawsuit is forcing oil companies to cough up internal documentsA federal judge in a climate change lawsuit is forcing oil companies to cough up internal documents
    Climate

    Two cities seeking damages from BP, Chevron, Exxon Mobil, Shell, and ConocoPhillips can now demand documents.

    By Umair Irfan
    Explainers
    The EPA’s increasing hostility toward the press, explainedThe EPA’s increasing hostility toward the press, explained
    Explainers

    Why are EPA guards shoving reporters?

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    What the Kilauea volcano’s rowdy eruption looks like from aboveWhat the Kilauea volcano’s rowdy eruption looks like from above
    Climate

    Blue flames, lava, laze, vog, and ash: Kilauea is still extremely active.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    The weird power of rising carbon dioxide to make rice less nutritiousThe weird power of rising carbon dioxide to make rice less nutritious
    Climate

    Higher levels of CO2 are lowering amounts of protein, iron, zinc, and B vitamins in rice.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    The scandal-plagued EPA administrator wants contributions to his legal defense fundThe scandal-plagued EPA administrator wants contributions to his legal defense fund
    Climate

    Legal aid for Scott Pruitt could invite more ethics problems.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    5 lies Scott Pruitt has told about his mounting scandals5 lies Scott Pruitt has told about his mounting scandals
    Climate

    The EPA administrator will face more questions about his spending and ethical offenses at a Senate hearing Wednesday.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    The intense storm heading to the mid-Atlantic might become a derecho. Here’s what that means.The intense storm heading to the mid-Atlantic might become a derecho. Here’s what that means.
    Climate

    Heavy rain, swift wind, and hail are poised to strike Washington, DC, and the mid-Atlantic region.

    By Umair Irfan