Simmone Shah

Shah is a reporter at TIME.

Recent Articles

The Environmental Toll of the War in Gaza

A new report details the impact of the war on Gaza's energy systems, water supplies, and cropland.

By Simmone Shah

Is 2025 a 'Quiet' Hurricane Year?

For the first time in 10 years, no hurricane has made landfall in the U.S. through the end of September. Here's why.

By Simmone Shah

The World's First Climate Tipping Point Has Been Crossed

The world's coral reefs are dying—and will continue to unless global temperatures drop significantly.

By Simmone Shah

How A Marine Heat Wave Is Helping Drive Warm Fall Weather

In North America, it might feel unseasonably hot where you are right now. That's thanks in part to a heat wave in the Pacific Ocean.

By Simmone Shah

What to Know About the Man Arrested for the Palisades Fire

Jonathan Rinderknecht was arrested for intentionally starting a fire that quickly became the destructive 2025 Palisades Fire.

By Simmone Shah

The Challenge of Building Climate-Resilient Schools

While some U.S. school districts are taking steps to adapt, cuts to federal programs may make it more challenging.

By Simmone Shah

Pope Leo Demands Climate Action

In his first official remarks on climate change, Pope Leo says society "must put pressure on governments" to act.

By Simmone Shah

What Cuts to Climate Agencies Mean for a Government Shutdown

FEMA and other agencies are working with fewer resources. As storms loom, a government shutdown could add pressure to this limited capacity.

By Simmone Shah

How Is Climate Change Impacting Fall Foliage?

Here’s what to know about why leaves change color in the fall—and how the process is being impacted by climate change.

By Simmone Shah

The Biggest Moments From the TIME100 Climate Leadership Forum

Leaders from across industries gathered at the TIME100 Climate Leadership Forum in New York City on Sept. 24 to discuss climate action.

By Simmone Shah and Rebecca Schneid

Global Business Leaders Stand Firm in the Move Toward Renewable Resources

Business leaders discussed clean energy innovation at the TIME100 Climate Leadership Forum

By Rebecca Schneid and Simmone Shah

Sylvia Earle Says There's 'No Excuse' For Denying Climate Change

The renowned environmentalist and marine biologist urged fast action on climate change at the TIME 100 Climate Leadership Forum

By Simmone Shah

Latin America Is Deadliest Region For Environmental Activists

Almost 150 people were killed last year trying to defend the environment, according to Global Witness.

By Simmone Shah

How Robert Redford's Oil Field Work Shaped His Activism

Robert Redford, who died Sept. 16, had a lifelong commitment to protecting the planet.

By Simmone Shah

Daphne Frias Is Connecting Climate to Public Health

Frias has highlighted her and her community's experiences to advocate for climate solutions that are inclusive of everyone.

By Simmone Shah

Africa Positions Itself as Climate Powerhouse Ahead of COP30

“We ask our world partners not to fund us because we are impacted, but to invest with us, because we are visionary,” Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said.

By Simmone Shah

Africa Climate Summit Calls for Climate Finance Rethink

“The current financial system is… not fit for the purpose. It's fragmented, it's slow, it's risk averse, and it’s misaligned with Africa's priorities."

By Simmone Shah

How Ghana and Ethiopia Are Boosting Forests

In the face of Africa’s rapid deforestation in past decades, many countries are now starting to see progress in combating forest loss.

By Simmone Shah

Ethiopia Hopes to Boost Climate Adaptation

Day 2 of the Second Africa Climate Summit saw conversations around resilience and adaptation.

By Simmone Shah

Innovative Financing Can Unlock African Climate Solutions

“It's important to decolonize climate response and center traditional wisdom," leaders were told at the 2025 Africa Climate Summit.

By Simmone Shah
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