Umair Irfan
@umairfan.bsky.social
I'm a reporter at Vox. Created an account here just to stake mine. I don't expect to post here much even as the other site withers, but feel free to DM me.
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Vox is now on Patreon! 💛📣
We’re using Patreon’s tools to introduce great new benefits and give you even more insights into our journalism and the people who make it: exclusive videos, live conversations featuring our reporters, new community features, and more.
We’re using Patreon’s tools to introduce great new benefits and give you even more insights into our journalism and the people who make it: exclusive videos, live conversations featuring our reporters, new community features, and more.
November 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Vox is now on Patreon! 💛📣
We’re using Patreon’s tools to introduce great new benefits and give you even more insights into our journalism and the people who make it: exclusive videos, live conversations featuring our reporters, new community features, and more.
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Fair enough mr. pope, but you've never been behind on your traffic quota www.reuters.com/business/med...
www.reuters.com
October 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Fair enough mr. pope, but you've never been behind on your traffic quota www.reuters.com/business/med...
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Wildfires aren’t just getting bigger. They’re getting massively more expensive.
A new study shows the most destructive fires are happening more often, fueled by climate change, urban sprawl, and decades of fire suppression.
@umairfan.bsky.social for @vox.com: www.vox.com/climate/4635...
A new study shows the most destructive fires are happening more often, fueled by climate change, urban sprawl, and decades of fire suppression.
@umairfan.bsky.social for @vox.com: www.vox.com/climate/4635...
The surging price tag of wildfires, in one chart
Wildfires are getting worse — and a lot more expensive for the rest of us.
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October 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Wildfires aren’t just getting bigger. They’re getting massively more expensive.
A new study shows the most destructive fires are happening more often, fueled by climate change, urban sprawl, and decades of fire suppression.
@umairfan.bsky.social for @vox.com: www.vox.com/climate/4635...
A new study shows the most destructive fires are happening more often, fueled by climate change, urban sprawl, and decades of fire suppression.
@umairfan.bsky.social for @vox.com: www.vox.com/climate/4635...
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Appreciate @umairfan.bsky.social reaching out to ask about our personal experience with flooding as part of the greater discussion of a complex economic and societal issue.
September 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Appreciate @umairfan.bsky.social reaching out to ask about our personal experience with flooding as part of the greater discussion of a complex economic and societal issue.
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Last year I co-wrote a piece with @umairfan.bsky.social about the way cultures that valorize endurance make it much harder for people to take the threat of extreme heat as seriously as they do extreme cold. It's past time to change that. www.vox.com/climate/3597...
September 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Last year I co-wrote a piece with @umairfan.bsky.social about the way cultures that valorize endurance make it much harder for people to take the threat of extreme heat as seriously as they do extreme cold. It's past time to change that. www.vox.com/climate/3597...
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This is a great explainer of the background - someunpleasant.substack.com/p/homo-econo...
September 22, 2025 at 5:18 PM
This is a great explainer of the background - someunpleasant.substack.com/p/homo-econo...
Apparently people in San Francisco find it very grating when you call it "San Fran"
September 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Apparently people in San Francisco find it very grating when you call it "San Fran"
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cat warming up on EV charger in Oslo winter
August 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
cat warming up on EV charger in Oslo winter
I was once doored by a car and took the bus to the ER. I had insurance, but I knew the ambulance copay was massive.
June 30, 2025 at 4:34 AM
I was once doored by a car and took the bus to the ER. I had insurance, but I knew the ambulance copay was massive.
Gambling is a bigger scourge on sports than steroids
In the wake of the Ketel Marte incident, Jordan Whitlock, Garrett’s wife, shared some DMs they’ve received, which also comes after McCullers received death threats. Truly disgusting
June 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Gambling is a bigger scourge on sports than steroids
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Alaska has issued a heat advisory—for the first time ever. Plus, 23andMe’s bankruptcy, anticipation around a telescope’s first images, and more in our news roundup with @Vox.com's @umairfan.bsky.social. 🔭 🎙️
Alaska Issues Its First-Ever Heat Advisory
The National Weather Service issued the heat advisory earlier this week, with temperatures in central Alaska climbing to the mid-80s.
www.sciencefriday.com
June 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Alaska has issued a heat advisory—for the first time ever. Plus, 23andMe’s bankruptcy, anticipation around a telescope’s first images, and more in our news roundup with @Vox.com's @umairfan.bsky.social. 🔭 🎙️
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We're uncovering major methane emitters hiding in plain sight - including small oil and gas wells that produce little fuel but account for nearly half of U.S. production-related emissions.
More from our Lead Scientist Ritesh Gautam 👇
@umairfan.bsky.social @vox.com
www.vox.com/climate/4164...
More from our Lead Scientist Ritesh Gautam 👇
@umairfan.bsky.social @vox.com
www.vox.com/climate/4164...
Why we’re barely keeping track of this growing climate problem
Fossil fuel sites can emit a powerful greenhouse gas long after they shut down.
www.vox.com
June 17, 2025 at 8:38 AM
We're uncovering major methane emitters hiding in plain sight - including small oil and gas wells that produce little fuel but account for nearly half of U.S. production-related emissions.
More from our Lead Scientist Ritesh Gautam 👇
@umairfan.bsky.social @vox.com
www.vox.com/climate/4164...
More from our Lead Scientist Ritesh Gautam 👇
@umairfan.bsky.social @vox.com
www.vox.com/climate/4164...
This rocks, actually
As part of the red-carpet treatment, Saudi officials arranged for a fully operational mobile McDonald’s unit to accompany President Trump during his stay.
According to local reports, the unit was set up near the Saudi Royal Court.
According to local reports, the unit was set up near the Saudi Royal Court.
May 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
This rocks, actually
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The clean energy transition is happening faster than we think, and it's crucial to understand how we’re getting there.
From wind to solar, the rise of renewables is gaining what we're calling "escape velocity" — a point where growth becomes unstoppable, even amid political and economic challenges.
From wind to solar, the rise of renewables is gaining what we're calling "escape velocity" — a point where growth becomes unstoppable, even amid political and economic challenges.
April 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The clean energy transition is happening faster than we think, and it's crucial to understand how we’re getting there.
From wind to solar, the rise of renewables is gaining what we're calling "escape velocity" — a point where growth becomes unstoppable, even amid political and economic challenges.
From wind to solar, the rise of renewables is gaining what we're calling "escape velocity" — a point where growth becomes unstoppable, even amid political and economic challenges.
My fridge is full of hummus, queso, and guac because I misunderstood the assignment of buying the dip.
April 9, 2025 at 5:49 PM
My fridge is full of hummus, queso, and guac because I misunderstood the assignment of buying the dip.
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When you assume bad things are always done in secret, it can take much too long to realize proclamations of ill intent are serious.
I think this is the hang-up.
I think this is the hang-up.
March 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
When you assume bad things are always done in secret, it can take much too long to realize proclamations of ill intent are serious.
I think this is the hang-up.
I think this is the hang-up.
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The ongoing heat wave in South Sudan has 12 students collapsing in Juba City every day
apnews.com/article/sout...
apnews.com/article/sout...
February 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The ongoing heat wave in South Sudan has 12 students collapsing in Juba City every day
apnews.com/article/sout...
apnews.com/article/sout...
I wonder of these are related
February 19, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I wonder of these are related
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Scooplet: The US Fish and Wildlife Service has issued stop work orders, frozen funding, and ceased communication for all of its international grants, jeopardizing critical conservation overseas. Much of this money is appropriated for Interior, not foreign aid. www.vox.com/down-to-eart...
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February 14, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Scooplet: The US Fish and Wildlife Service has issued stop work orders, frozen funding, and ceased communication for all of its international grants, jeopardizing critical conservation overseas. Much of this money is appropriated for Interior, not foreign aid. www.vox.com/down-to-eart...
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I want to be clear: the private sector, as it presently exists, *cannot* quickly spin up to fill any void left by substantial dismantling of #NOAA. Full stop. If that were to happen, people would die in extreme weather events who would not have otherwise, & economy would suffer.
February 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I want to be clear: the private sector, as it presently exists, *cannot* quickly spin up to fill any void left by substantial dismantling of #NOAA. Full stop. If that were to happen, people would die in extreme weather events who would not have otherwise, & economy would suffer.
Ok, I'll bite: Who is Norm and why is it so important to respect him?
February 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Ok, I'll bite: Who is Norm and why is it so important to respect him?
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If you have some spare cash, please donate. All funds will go directly to those who lost their jobs last week.
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