It’s 100 Degrees in Phoenix And It’s Only April

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports record-breaking 100°F temperatures in Phoenix earlier than ever before. With last year’s streak of 100-degree days already fresh in memory, the extreme heat is again putting stress on vulnerable populations, halting outdoor work like construction, and driving up energy demands for air conditioning. These combined pressures expose how climate change is straining city infrastructure, resources, and environmental sustainability.