Poll shows how extreme heat is changing Americans' lives
Summary
A recent survey shows that many Americans feel extreme heat is affecting their daily lives more than before. People report changes in travel plans, higher electricity bills, disrupted sleep, and less outdoor activity, especially in the Midwest and West.Key Facts
- Many Americans say extreme heat has a major or minor effect on their travel, electricity bills, sleep, and family outdoor activities.
- About 8 in 10 Americans notice their electricity bills have gone up due to extreme heat over the past year.
- In the Midwest, 44% say extreme heat greatly increased their electricity bills, up from 29% two years ago.
- Extreme heat forces some people to change routines, like waking early to avoid hot temperatures.
- Heat waves have caused thousands of deaths in the U.S., more than any other weather event.
- Extreme heat increases wildfire risk, stresses infrastructure, and harms farming.
- Democrats report more impact from extreme heat than Republicans.
- Average global temperatures for recent years are among the hottest on record.
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