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Umair Irfan

Umair Irfan

Former correspondent

    Latest articles by Umair Irfan

    Natural Disasters
    Why Hurricane Helene is a wake-up call Why Hurricane Helene is a wake-up call 
    Natural Disasters

    This storm showed us how mega-storms are worsening. And how unprepared we are.

    By Lavanya Ramanathan and Umair Irfan
    Climate
    Democrats have embraced a surprising “America First!” approach on climateDemocrats have embraced a surprising “America First!” approach on climate
    Climate

    The strategy comes at a cost for the planet.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    Even solar energy’s biggest fans are underestimating itEven solar energy’s biggest fans are underestimating it
    Climate

    Solar’s extraordinary forecast-defying growth, explained.

    By Umair Irfan
    Vox’s guide to Donald Trump’s 2024 policies
    Wait — do Harris and Trump actually agree on fracking?Wait — do Harris and Trump actually agree on fracking?
    Vox’s guide to Donald Trump’s 2024 policies

    The case for and against fracking, politics aside.

    By Umair Irfan
    Politics
    Why Democrats aren’t talking much about one of their biggest issuesWhy Democrats aren’t talking much about one of their biggest issues
    Politics

    Climate change was a huge issue for Democrats in the 2020 election. Voters care less now.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    Biden’s historic climate record has one big problemBiden’s historic climate record has one big problem
    Climate

    Arcane permitting rules are holding back clean energy. Speeding it up could have some big drawbacks.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    Even landlocked states aren’t safe from hurricanesEven landlocked states aren’t safe from hurricanes
    Climate

    How does a hurricane that lands in Florida knock out power in Vermont?

    By Umair Irfan
    Natural Disasters
    Earthquakes are among our deadliest disasters. Scientists are racing to get ahead of them.Earthquakes are among our deadliest disasters. Scientists are racing to get ahead of them.
    Natural Disasters

    Japan’s early-warning system shows a few extra seconds can save scores of lives.

    By Umair Irfan
    Earthquakes are among our deadliest disasters. Scientists are racing to get ahead of them.
    Natural Disasters

    Early warnings save lives. A recent quake provides a helpful case study.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    The Summer Olympics can’t keep up with rising temperaturesThe Summer Olympics can’t keep up with rising temperatures
    Climate

    What happens when your favorite athletes can’t take the heat?

    By Umair Irfan

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