"2023 Sets Record for US Heat Deaths in Previously Resilient Areas"

An AP analysis reveals that 2023 set a record for heat-related deaths in the U.S., with over 2,300 fatalities, the highest in 45 years. Experts warn that the actual death toll is likely much higher due to underreporting. The extreme heat particularly affected southern states like Arizona and Texas, which traditionally handle high temperatures but were overwhelmed by the relentless heat. With 2024 already breaking heat records, the situation is expected to worsen, highlighting the urgent need for better heat management and awareness.