Extreme Heat Ruining Parts Of U.S. Cities

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports from Detroit as the city faces extreme and unusual heat, with temperatures hitting 100°F and a heat index near 110°F. He explains how Detroit’s aging infrastructure, economic challenges, and large geographic footprint make it ill-prepared for climate-driven heat waves—highlighting the broader implications of global warming for urban centers across the U.S.