Average summer temps in Massachusetts have risen by 2.75 degrees Fahrenheit in past 55 years, according to new data

Average summer temps in Massachusetts have risen by 2.75 degrees Fahrenheit in past 55 years, according to new data

MASSACHUSETTS HAS SEEN a striking rise in summer temperatures over the past half-century, with statewide averages climbing by approximately 2.75 degrees Fahrenheit since 1970 and leading to more frequent and intense heat waves, heightened public health risks, and dangerous conditions for essential workers. The state has experienced a rise in temperatures that is comparable to the national average temperature rise of 2.6 degrees Fahrenheit, accor…