Stories by Umair Irfan

For attitudes on global warming, political identity is a more important signal than academic acumen or scientific literacy

High temperatures help mosquitos and the virus reproduce; rain has less effect than thought

Rick Perry reverses his support of the Paris accord, in the name of energy "leadership"

Researchers are chalking out a plan that could bridge the gap between where the technology stands and where it needs to go

Warmer winters are driving up oak pollen, sending more people to the hospital

Scientists have created a thin composite film that gives lithium–sulfur cells exceptional durability

Researchers say they will resist any attempts to meddle with their work or their findings

Energy Department official says businesses may want the technology for their own purposes

Just a day before the Paris accord takes effect, the U.N. says nations must make deeper emissions cuts

Fuel cells are better than ever but refueling infrastructure lags

Energy Secretary Moniz says candidates should state their positions on climate solutions

Towers will grab gas emitted by a huge coal power plant, but use it to pump oil out of the ground

The goal: Inexpensive hydrogen for fuel cells that power cars and homes

Paris agreement, airplane emissions and ozone limits all on the table

If scaled up, batches of bacteria could convert CO₂ emissions into fuel, in a single step

The synthetic membrane from ExxonMobile would also avert 45 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions 

Cholera bacteria and others arise in more places and in greater abundance

A changing climate will put New Yorkers at risk of overheating, according to a new study

BP forecasts continued growth in wind, solar and other clean energy

To cut CO₂ pollution, experts argue for nuclear power

Is nuclear power the best solution for climate change or not?

Secretary of Energy and lawmakers argue to save the nation’s existing nuclear power plants

How to store energy as heat cheaply represents a big challenge for solar power

The auto-making country hopes to craft a transportation future powered by fuel cells