This summer, the Western U.S. shattered heat records—from Nevada’s hottest August ever to Wyoming’s record-breaking July—thanks to a combo of El Niño, warm oceans, and our planet’s relentless warming. But it’s not just about feeling sticky: hotter air steals moisture, turning rain into drought, straining water supplies, and fueling wildfires. And here’s the kicker—heat and drought feed each other, making extremes more common and brutal. What we’re seeing now? A terrifying preview of what’s coming as climate change accelerates.
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