Southwest Heatwave Shatters Records Amid Climate Concerns

Summary:
New daily temperature records have been set across the US Southwest, with Phoenix reaching 113°F (45°C). The extreme heat has resulted in hospitalizations, particularly among attendees of a Donald Trump rally. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued alerts for the wider region, affecting around 20 million people, and advises limiting outdoor activities. This marks the season’s first major heatwave, driven by a heat dome and exacerbated by climate change. Scientists note that such extreme weather events are becoming more frequent. The European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service reports that the world has experienced a full year of consecutive monthly heat records, linking the high temperatures to human-caused climate change and the El Niño phenomenon.