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Heat Waves Now Twice as Likely | Science News
A blistering heat wave gripping the eastern U.S. is a chilling wake-up call: today’s triple-digit temperatures would have been nearly impossible in 1776. Scientists confirm that global warming is driving more frequent, longer, and more intense heat waves — with the 50 largest U.S. cities now facing twice as many compared to the 1980s. Heat records are now twice as likely to break as cold ones, making summer dangerously hotter. With heat the deadliest weather event, experts urge hydration, air conditioning, and avoiding outdoor heat — while stressing that delaying climate action will only…
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