As global temperatures rise, extreme temperatures are happening more often and lasting longer. All of us have the potential to be physiologically stressed by high heat, and it frequently exacerbates pre-existing illnesses and causes early mortality. In the Southwest, we have seen increases in the number of days with extreme heat, high fire danger days, prolonged fire seasons, droughts, and worse flooding. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that crop workers have a higher fatality rate from heat-related illnesses than any other U.S. civilian worker. People in Phoenix who can’t afford to cool their homes are disproportionately affected by extreme heat.

Source: Daily Sun July 19, 2023 02:44 UTC