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This Deadly Heat Wave Has a Culprit

Photo by Akanda Kilicarslan

Temperatures have soared globally this summer. And far from simply being uncomfortable, it’s killing people.

This past July 4th was one of the hottest in U.S. history. While Americans gathered to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday, dozens died from extreme heat — and the toll may still rise. In Europe, which has seen its own devastating heat wave, some 3,700 people have died. And the heat has become so extreme in Pakistan that people’s teeth are literally dissolving in their mouths. 

This is only the beginning of extreme heat this summer — and if we don’t stop the climate crisis, for the rest of time. Scientists are warning that this marks “uncharted territory” in rising temperatures.

The good news? We know the solution. To build a better world, with cheaper and cleaner energy, we have to phase out fossil fuels and transition to green energy. This process is easier and cheaper than ever. Some 90 percent of........

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