The Heat is On: America's Climate Emergency Enters a New Era of Reality The United States has just experienced its hottest summer on record, with temperatures shattering records in multiple regions across the country.
This milestone should come as no surprise to climate scientists who have been warning about the devastating effects of human caused global warming for decades.
Arizona and New Mexico both recorded their warmest summer on record, while the heat was so intense that it canceled Fourth of July celebrations in the Mid Atlantic and buckled roads, claiming dozens of lives in New Jersey alone.