Heat Wave Hits New York City as Students Return to School

New York City is experiencing a three-day heat wave, with temperatures 20 degrees higher than usual for September. As students return to school, concerns arise about access to air-conditioning and the potential for dehydration and heat exhaustion. Schools across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast are reducing hours or canceling activities due to the unusually high temperatures. Experts warn that climate change is contributing to more frequent and severe heat waves, and back-to-school seasons with temperatures in the 90s may become more common. Mitigation efforts and reducing greenhouse gas emissions are crucial in addressing the worsening heat waves.