Heatwave Surge Overwhelms U.S. Emergency Rooms

By Douglas McIntyre  •  August 8, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights a growing crisis in U.S. emergency room capacity, especially in cities facing extreme summer heat. With soaring numbers of heat-related illnesses, ERs face hours-long backups, slower hospital admissions, and potentially fatal delays. Both private and public hospitals struggle to secure funding for expansions, leaving communities vulnerable.

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