Mexico, Central America, and parts of the US South experience heatwaves due to a 'heat dome', causing millions to suffer extreme temperatures, strained energy grids, and Howler monkey deaths.

Heatwaves in Mexico, Central America and parts of the US South due to a 'heat dome' have left millions in sweltering temperatures, strained energy grids, and caused the death of iconic Howler monkeys. The phenomenon, caused by a high-pressure system blocking clouds and sunshine, occurs in a world rapidly warming due to greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels. The high temperatures extend from the Gulf of Mexico to the US, including Texas and Florida, where power outages continue after recent storms.

May 23, 2024
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