Record Heat Wave Deaths: Over 4,500 Fatalities in the U.S. Last Year, Actual Toll May Be Higher

Doug McIntyre discusses the alarming increase in heat-related deaths in the United States, with over 4,500 deaths recorded last year—a new record. He suggests that the actual number could be much higher, possibly around 20,000, due to underreporting and misattribution of causes of death. In places like Phoenix, where temperatures exceeded 110 degrees for over 50 days, the heat has been particularly deadly. As the climate continues to warm, the death toll from extreme heat is expected to rise significantly in the coming years.