Phoenix officials have declared this summer’s heat mitigation efforts a success; however, the tragic toll of heat-related deaths has led to a sobering reassessment of their...
More than 2,000 older Swiss women achieved a landmark victory this spring when they sued their government over insufficient protections against extreme heat linked to climate...
Cecilia Ortiz, a passenger service agent at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, has experienced extreme working conditions over the past summer. For two years, she has...
The Valley’s brutal summer heat has caused or contributed to 66 confirmed deaths so far this year, according to Maricopa County’s public health department. However, these...
The number of deaths in Maricopa County suspected of being caused by heat has dropped below 2023 levels. Arizona’s heat czar, however, warns this may not...
If a death is listed as “under investigation,” that means the county medical examiner suspects a heat-related death. MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. — The Maricopa County Medical...
Lake Havasu City faces ongoing challenges related to extreme summer heat, which has led to numerous rescues of hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The heat-related rescue count...