Soaring Heatwaves Drive Surge in Child Hospitalizations Across U.S. Cities
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that heat-related illnesses among children in Dallas have surged 170% between 2012 and 2023, according to Politico. Rising summer temperatures above 100°F are driving more emergency room visits, with hospitals in Dallas and Plano seeing significant increases. McIntyre warns this trend is likely affecting other hot cities such as Phoenix and Las Vegas.
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