Simmone Shah

Shah is a reporter at TIME.

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U.S. Snow Storms and Australia's Heat Wave, Is This Climate Change?

As our planet warms, it could mean that extremes of all kinds, occurring at the same time around the world, could become the norm. 

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Why You Should Declutter Your Digital Life

Our forgotten digital clutter is stored in the cloud, which is housed on servers in data centers that use a lot of energy and water.

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Abre’ Conner Is Helping Communities Defend Their Environmental Rights

Find out why Abre' Conner is on TIME’s 2026 Closers list.

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Where The Highest Snowfall Totals Were Across the U.S.

A winter snow storm doesn’t disprove climate change. In fact, climate change could help drive record levels of precipitation like snow.

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How to Stay Safe and Warm in Extreme Cold Weather

Record cold temperatures are expected to hit parts of the United States this week. Here's what to know.

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5 Reasons Why Electricity Bills Are So High

The average U.S. household is projected to spend nearly $1,000 this winter to heat its home.

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2025 Was the Third Hottest Year on Record

"It is a milestone that none of us wish to see."

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How to Assess Your Home's Climate Risk

Finding information on the climate risks you might face in your neighborhood can be a challenge. Here's what to do.

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The Oceans Were Hotter Than Ever in 2025

Here's why that matters.

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What Trump Leaving U.N. Environment Groups Means for the Climate

Trump is pulling the U.S. out of 66 international organizations. Experts weigh in on the climate impacts.

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Extreme Weather Disasters Cost the U.S. $115 Billion in 2025

2025 was the third most costly year on record for billion-dollar weather and climate disasters.

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A Guide To Your New Year's Climate Resolutions

Climate experts give their tips on how to live greener in 2026.

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The Clean Energy Boom You Missed This Year

It wasn't all doom and gloom climate news this year.

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What Climate Change Means for White Christmases

Climate change might cause more shorter and warmer winters, but that doesn’t mean a white Christmas will become a thing of the past.

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The History—and Future—of Thanksgiving Storms

The busy holiday period combined with the changing seasons often threatens chaos on the roads and at airports.

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What Climate Change Means For Your Thanksgiving Dinner

Expect to see higher price tags at the grocery story as warmer global temperatures impact harvests.

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Why War Is So Bad For Emissions

Ukraine plans to seek nearly $44 billion in climate damages from Russia for emissions caused by the ongoing war.

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Ecuador's Constitution Protects Nature. Now That's at Risk

Ecuador was the first country to enshrine the rights of nature in its constitution. On Nov. 16, voters decide if it should be re-written.

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Fossil Fuel CO2 Emissions Set to Hit Record High in 2025

The report joins a chorus of warnings that the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C is likely out of reach.

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Going Vegan Could Nearly Halve Your Diet's Carbon Footprint

Scientists design a nutritious vegan menu that helps you cut your diet's climate impact.

By Simmone Shah
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