US EditionU.S. Northeast Faces Record High Temperatures
- Tens of millions in the U.S. Northeast faced record highs on Tuesday, with Washington and Boston reaching 101°F and New York's Central Park 99°F.
- The heat wave spread widely since late last week, causing Amtrak to slow trains between Washington, New York, Philadelphia, and Harrisburg, and closing the Washington Monument.
- The intense heat caused power outages affecting over 13,500 Massachusetts customers and compelled adaptation measures like safety meetings and cooling stations for workers.
- Climate scientist Christopher McCray and Danny Blair emphasized that analyzing comparable climates helps cities prepare, noting, "We are not stopping climate change" and must "live smarter."
- The event underscores ongoing climate challenges concentrated in the Northeast, with current development patterns likely to sustain warming trends, necessitating improved adaptation strategies.
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