Dangerous Heat Overwhelms Emergency Rooms in Major U.S. Cities

By Douglas McIntyre  •  June 21, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports from New York City on the mounting strain Miami faces as extreme heat continues to break records. With only sixteen emergency departments, the city is critically underprepared to manage a potential surge in heat-related illnesses, especially among vulnerable populations. McIntyre warns that this reflects a broader national crisis emerging across U.S. cities.

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