Umair Irfan

climate change, energy, and environment reporter for Vox

Covers climate change, energy, and the environment for Vox

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East Palestine, Ohio, is still reeling after a freight train — that was carrying hazardous materials — got derailed.

Slashed workforce and fewer regulations led to East Palestine train derailment

East Palestine, Ohio, is still reeling after a freight train — that was carrying hazardous materials — got derailed.

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Scientists at the National Ignition Facility say they’ve achieved fusion. Theoretically, it can generate lots of energy without nuclear waste.

This nuclear fusion breakthrough could revolutionize clean energy

Scientists at the National Ignition Facility say they’ve achieved fusion. Theoretically, it can generate lots of energy without nuclear waste.

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Hurricane Ian is the first major storm to hit the Tampa Bay area in about a century. Like many coastal regions, its population has rapidly grown.

Hurricane Ian will bring dangerous, days-long flooding to Florida

Hurricane Ian is the first major storm to hit the Tampa Bay area in about a century. Like many coastal regions, its population has rapidly grown.

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