Phoenix Heatwave: 100 Days of Extreme Heat Could Drive Residents North

Doug McIntyre highlights the unprecedented heatwave in Phoenix, where temperatures have exceeded 100 degrees for nearly 80 consecutive days, with forecasts predicting it will reach 100 days. The previous record was 62 days. This extreme heat is making outdoor work, especially in construction, increasingly difficult, despite regulations. The high cost of electricity for air conditioning and dangerously hot sidewalks could lead to an exodus of residents. Phoenix, a city that has seen significant population growth over the past 30 years, may face a reversal as people seek cooler climates.