Phoenix Heat Reaches Crisis Levels

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights a study revealing Phoenix, Arizona, is facing unprecedented levels of extreme heat. In 2023, the city experienced 113 straight days of 100°F or higher, with 13 of those topping 110°F. McIntyre emphasizes the growing strain on the city’s electrical grid, the shutdown of outdoor industries, and the severe risk faced by residents without access to air conditioning. The situation signals a worsening climate crisis that cities like Phoenix are now struggling to manage.