The Heat is On: Climate Change's Searing Reality Check Elisa Bracamonte, a 74 year old Arizona resident, has grown accustomed to sweltering summers. However, even she feels the pinch of rising temperatures.
Her daily routine now revolves around beating the heat, with her waking hours adjusted accordingly. A recent poll by The Associated Press NORC Center for Public Affairs Research echoes Bracamonte's experience.
Americans are increasingly feeling the impact of extreme temperatures on their lives, travel plans, electricity bills, and family activities.