Extreme Heat: A Growing Crisis With Deadly Consequences
Extreme heat waves now blanket the planet with alarming frequency, breaking records that once stood for decades. Last summer, the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that July 2023 was the hottest month ever recorded, with global temperatures soaring 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Phoenix, Arizona, endured 31 consecutive days above 110°F (43°C),…
