1 big thing

What extreme heat reveals about climate change


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More than 1,500 record-high temperatures have been recorded in the U.S. this month, according to NOAA. And a new study finds a definitive link between this extreme heat and climate change. But the biggest discovery may be just how vulnerable we are to the warming of the planet.

  • Plus, Israel curbs the power of its Supreme Court, and tens of thousands protest.
  • And, Speaker McCarthy’s quiet winning streak.
  • Guests: Axios' Andrew Freedman, Barak Ravid and Josh Kraushaar.

    Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Robin Linn and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

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