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Record-Breaking Heat Wave Scorches Western U.S..

Millions face unprecedented temperatures as climate change intensifies heat domes, prompting health and safety warnings.

  • Temperatures hit historic highs in cities like Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Death Valley.
  • Excessive heat warnings affect over 25 million people across multiple states.
  • Heat dome phenomenon traps extreme temperatures, exacerbating the crisis.
  • Local authorities convert public spaces into cooling centers to aid residents.
  • Scientists link the severity of the heat wave to human-caused climate change.
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