More in new poll say extreme heat impacting their lives

According to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, a growing number of Americans report that extreme heat is impacting multiple facets of their daily lives over the past year.

Specifically, the poll reveals that 50 percent of respondents experienced a major or minor impact on their sleep due to extreme heat. Additionally, 39 percent of those surveyed noted other significant ways the high temperatures affected them.

The findings highlight the broadening personal and health-related consequences of extreme weather conditions on the U.S. public, underscoring the widespread nature of these climate-related disruptions.