Get Ready To Roast in Phoenix In A Record-Breaking Heatwave

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Phoenix is expected to endure eight consecutive days of 100°F temperatures starting in mid-May—a record-breaking heatwave this early in the year. He points out that last year’s prolonged heat hit in the summer, not spring, making this trend more alarming. McIntyre emphasizes that cities like Phoenix, Florida metros, and others in the Southwest are heating up faster, requiring urgent adaptation. He also highlights the growing inequality in access to cooling, which puts vulnerable populations at greater risk.