US Records Hottest Summer in 132 Years, Heatwaves Hit Southwest Hardest
· World · The Independent, Wall Street Journal
The contiguous US experienced its hottest summer on record, with extreme heatwaves driven by lingering heat domes and human-caused climate change. The Four Corners region, including Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado, recorded their warmest summers ever, with Phoenix hitting 117°F (47.2°C). At least 70 people died in July alone due to heat-related causes, and annual heat deaths are expected to rise. Scientists attribute the trend to continued global warming and the emerging El Niño pattern, which is expected to bring warmer winters.
Why it matters
The record-breaking temperatures pose severe health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations, and highlight the urgent need for climate action. Rising heat deaths underscore the growing threat of climate change to public health and infrastructure.
Read the original report — The Independent
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