Where extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll
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A new AP-NORC poll examines the impact of extreme heat on the daily lives of Americans. The study highlights how rising temperatures are forcing residents, particularly in regions like Arizona, to significantly alter their routines and outdoor activities to cope with the climate conditions.
Elisa Bracamonte, a 74-year-old retired nurse from Tucson, serves as a case study for these adjustments. Having lived in Arizona her entire life, Bracamonte notes that while she is accustomed to summer heat, the current conditions are increasingly impacting her ability to maintain a normal schedule.
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WTOP News - Washington DCFocuses on the personal toll of heat on elderly residents
WPLG Local 10Emphasizes the escalating severity of heat impacts
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