Simmone Shah

New York

Reporter and Researcher at TIME

reporter @time

Articles

BRACE FOR SUMMER

23 hours ago | magzter.com | Simmone Shah

What's at stake as Trump targets experts on climate and heat EXPERTS PREDICT THIS SUMMER MIGHT BE hotter than average—and the U.S. is not prepared to meet the challenge.
What To Do In a Power Outage

3 days ago | aol.com | Simmone Shah

A woman holding a candle for light as Spain, Portugal and other parts of Europe are hit with widespread power blackouts which lasted 10 hours in Lisbon, Portugal on April 28, 2025. Credit - Stringer—Getty ImageAs much of the U.S. faces three-digit temperatures this week, power outages have already been reported in several states, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
Is Climate Change Making Heat Domes More Likely?

4 days ago | aol.com | Simmone Shah

A couple uses an umbrella for shade at Gravely Point during a severe heat wave in Arlington, Virginia on June 22, 2025. The United States is experiencing its first significant heat wave of the year, which began on June 20 across the Great Plains and expanding into parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Trump to Decide 'Within Two Weeks' Whether to Take Action on Iran

1 week ago | aol.com | Simmone Shah

Rescue teams work outside a building targeted by an Israeli strike in the Iranian capital Tehran on June 13, 2025. Credit - Photo by Atta Kenare/ Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump will make a decision within two weeks on whether to strike on Iran, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters during a press briefing on Thursday.
What to Know About the SpaceX Explosion in Texas

1 week ago | aol.com | Simmone Shah

October 14, 2024: SpaceX's Falcon Heavy is seen from the roof of NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building launching the Europa Clipper spacecraft at 12:06 P.M. Credit - Brandon Moser/Getty ImagesA SpaceX rocket exploded on Wednesday night during testing, in what the company has called “a major anomaly.” No injuries have been reported. “A safety clear area around the site was maintained throughout the operation and all personnel are safe and accounted for,” the company said in a statement posted to X.
What to Expect as Hurricane Erick Makes Landfall on Mexico’s Pacific Coast

1 week ago | aol.com | Simmone Shah

Aerial view of an almost empty beach before the arrival of Hurricane Erick at Manzanillo Beach in Acapulco, Guerrero State, Mexico, on June 18, 2025. Credit - Photo by Francisco Robles / Getty ImagesHurricane Erick made landfall on Mexico's Pacific Coast on Thursday morning, bringing the possibility of “life-threatening flooding and mudslides” to the western state of Oaxaca, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
The Climate Impact of Different AI Prompts

1 week ago | time.com | Simmone Shah

Whether it be writing an email or planning a vacation, about a quarter of Americans say they interact with artificial intelligence several times a day, while another 28% say their use is about once a day. But many people might be unaware of the environmental impact of their searches. A request made using ChatGPT, for example, consumes 10 times the electricity of a Google search, according to the International Energy Agency.
How To Use Your AC Efficiently During a Heat Wave

1 week ago | time.com | Simmone Shah

As most of the U.S. gears up for a hotter than average summer, many might be inclined to stay inside and crank up the AC. But air conditioning has a big environmental footprint.
What’s At Stake This Summer As Trump Targets Heat Experts

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Simmone Shah

U.S. President Donald Trump waves to guests from South Portico of the White House during an event on the South Lawn on June 4, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Trump held the “Summer Soirée” for guests including staff, cabinet members, and supporters to visit the grounds and enjoy the summer heat. Credit - Anna Moneymaker—Getty ImagesExperts predict this summer might be hotter than average—and the U.S. is not prepared to meet the challenge.
French Polynesia Sets World's Largest Marine Protected Area | TIME

2 weeks ago | time.com | Simmone Shah

By prioritizing marine conservation, the small island nation has "set a new standard for leadership" one expert said.