Early Extreme Heat in Phoenix Signals Summer Power and Economic Strain

By Douglas McIntyre  •  May 12, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Phoenix is experiencing extreme, unseasonal heat, with temperatures exceeding 100°F in the evening and an active air quality alert. He warns that this early heatwave may mirror last year’s record-breaking stretch of hot days. McIntyre explains that such conditions strain the power grid and threaten key industries like construction, which is vital to Phoenix’s rapid expansion.

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