Heatwave Deaths Surge in El Paso as Extreme Temperatures Break Records

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that heat-related deaths in El Paso surged to a record 39 in 2024, surpassing the previous year’s total. Rising temperatures and lack of air conditioning for vulnerable populations mirror deadly patterns seen in other cities, such as Phoenix, where heat killed hundreds last year.


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