Phoenix Breaks Record with 100 Days Over 100°F: Extreme Heat Sparks Health Concerns and Climate Change Warnings
September 4, 2024The weather forecast for the upcoming days predicts high temperatures alongside storm warnings.
Experts emphasize the importance of prevention over reaction, advocating for better community education regarding fire risks.
Mendez called for reducing vehicle emissions and increasing federal funding to help local communities mitigate health impacts.
Germany has experienced its 28th consecutive warm summer in 2024, although it did not break any temperature records.
From September 8 to 22, the UK is expected to have generally drier weather, with some intermittent rain possible.
A serious traffic accident on August 31, 2024, in Main-Kinzig-Kreis resulted in five injuries, including two small children.
Rescue efforts at the scene of the accident were hampered by bystanders who did not form an emergency lane and instead took photos and videos.
Sophie Vénétitay, secretary general of the Snes-FSU union, highlighted the unprecedented nature of this year's return to school amid a political crisis.
Political influence from the fossil fuel sector has spread doubt about climate change, which hinders effective action on environmental issues.
Emergency services reported two successful resuscitations and the rescue of a trapped individual following the traffic accident during the storm.
Another rear-end collision on the A5 in Alsfeld left six people injured, including two young children and a twelve-year-old.
Despite adding $2 billion to its five-year capital plan for school construction, experts warn that this amount will not meet the demand for new classrooms.
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The Guardian • Sep 4, 2024
Phoenix, Arizona, hits its 100th consecutive day of 100F weatherThe Washington Post • Sep 3, 2024
In a first, Phoenix hits 100 straight days of 100-degree heatAP News • Sep 3, 2024
Phoenix weathers 100 days of 100-plus degree temps as heat scorches western USHuffPost • Sep 3, 2024
Phoenix Temperature Hits At Least 100 For 100th Straight Day