As national heat deaths rise, California girds for worsening bouts of extreme temperature

The last seven years have been marked by a surge in heat-related deaths, including 2,325 deaths in 2023 — the planet's hottest year on record.

As national heat deaths rise, California girds for worsening bouts of extreme temperature

The last seven years have been marked by a surge in heat-related deaths, including 2,325 deaths in 2023 — the planet's hottest year on record.