2024 U.S. summer sets record high temperatures, contributing to 600 heat-related deaths in Maricopa County due to climate change.

The summer of 2024 was exceptionally hot in the U.S., with states like Arizona, California, Florida, Maine, and New Hampshire setting temperature records. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported that nearly one-third of weather stations recorded record highs. Phoenix had its hottest summer ever, averaging 99°F. Climate change is linked to the increased frequency of heat waves, contributing to over 600 heat-related deaths in Maricopa County.

September 22, 2024
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