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How climate change has powered the heat wave blanketing much of the U.S.

How climate change has powered the heat wave blanketing much of the U.S.

Summary

A large heat dome has caused very high temperatures across the United States this month. This is part of a pattern of extreme weather events happening in the country.

Key Facts

  • A heat dome is causing extremely high temperatures in the U.S.
  • The heat wave has reached historic temperature levels.
  • This event is part of a series of extreme weather events.
  • The discussion involved the Climate Central expert, Bernadette Woods Placky.
  • The weather events are part of a series called "Tipping Point."

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