Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix stands as a dramatic example of how climate change is turning summer into a survival challenge. Average highs in July already reach a blistering 106°F, and the city has seen temperatures soar above 120°F in recent years. Experts from the National Weather Service predict that by 2050, Phoenix could experience far more days above 110°F, pushing the limits of the city’s infrastructure. Concrete and asphalt trap heat, making nights barely cooler, and the urban heat island effect only adds to the misery. Hospitals report rising rates of heat exhaustion and heatstroke, especially among the elderly. The city has responded by opening more cooling centers, but the demand often…..