Extreme Heat Across Eastern U.S. Triggers Severe Health Risks

By Douglas McIntyre  •  July 30, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that the eastern United States is currently enduring a massive heat wave affecting over 185 million people. With heat indexes surpassing 105°F in the Southeast, the event is shutting down vital industries like construction and agriculture, leading to economic losses in the tens of millions. Rising utility bills and growing health risks underscore how climate change is intensifying weather-related costs and vulnerabilities.

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