Phoenix's Battle Against Record-Breaking Heat: Innovations and Challenges

Phoenix, Arizona, is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave with 26 consecutive days of temperatures over 110 degrees. The city is dealing with the extreme heat by setting up hydration stations, delivering ice and water to the homeless population, and investing in indoor air-conditioned shelters. The heatwave is not only uncomfortable but also deadly, with 18 heat-associated deaths reported so far this year. A new study suggests that the heatwaves in the U.S. and Europe would be "virtually impossible" without the influence of climate change. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego is urging residents to register for the Cool Callers program and is calling on FEMA to declare extreme heat as a disaster.