Phoenix Already Faces Many Days Of 100 Degree Heat Index as Climate Crisis Deepens

By Douglas McIntyre  •  April 8, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Phoenix is expected to experience three days over 100°F in the coming week — an early-season record. He explains that extreme heat is becoming a regular crisis in the city, affecting the homeless population, halting construction work, and increasing electricity demand. McIntyre warns that the problem is worsening with no clear solutions in place.

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