Extreme Heat Pushes Phoenix’s Emergency Rooms to the Brink

By Douglas McIntyre  •  June 19, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights the dire situation in Phoenix, where just 14 emergency rooms serve a city facing 115°F temperatures. With the threat of blackouts and thousands unable to access air conditioning, the city’s limited emergency infrastructure poses a serious risk to public health—especially for unhoused populations.

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