Record Heatwaves Overwhelm U.S. Emergency Rooms Creating Danger

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that intense heatwaves now stretching across much of the U.S. are overwhelming emergency rooms. Cities from Chicago to New York are experiencing 100+ degree temperatures, with heat indexes reaching 110°F—posing a serious health threat, especially to those with conditions like asthma or heart disease. McIntyre warns that hospitals are struggling to cope, with no short-term solution in sight.