The one-Two Punch of Severe Drought and Increasing Heatwaves Threaten American Cities

Douglas McIntyre and David Callaway, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discuss the alarming overlap of extreme heat and exceptional drought in U.S. cities like Phoenix. McIntyre explains how the Drought Monitor identifies prolonged drought conditions that persist even after rain, while Callaway warns that reversing climate damage could take decades even with immediate action. Together, they paint a stark picture of a warming, drying climate—and the growing risk of water shortages and instability.