Phoenix Faces Another Brutal Heat Streak with Devastating Economic Impact
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Phoenix endured 100 consecutive days over 100°F last year, shutting down construction and forcing emergency housing for the unhoused. With temperatures climbing again, the city could face even worse conditions this year, resulting in serious economic and public health consequences.
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