The summer of 2025 is kicking off with a sizzling heat dome, affecting over 40 million people in the US, as reported by the National Weather Service on Friday. The Midwest is bracing for temperatures to soar into the 90s Fahrenheit this weekend, with cities like New York, Philadelphia, Washington, and Denver potentially hitting triple-digit highs.
The East Coast is expected to feel the peak of the heat early next week. Climate change continues to intensify these heatwaves, a problem that shows no signs of cooling down. Our increasingly warmer planet—primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas—is causing already hot regions to become even hotter.
Heatwaves pose serious health risks, particularly for children, the elderly, and those with certain health conditions…