Phoenix Braces for Record-Breaking Early Heatwave

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports from New York City on an alarming AccuWeather forecast: Phoenix is expected to endure temperatures above 100°F for the next 14 days—an unprecedented event this early in the year. He explains how climate change is shifting seasonal weather patterns, causing extreme heat to begin earlier and last longer. McIntyre warns this could lead to prolonged summer conditions in Phoenix, posing serious risks including increased homelessness and surging energy demands.

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