Summer in March: How the Southwest is Adapting to the Most Expansive Heatwave in History

Summer in March: How the Southwest is Adapting to the Most Expansive Heatwave in History

A growing stretch of the American Southwest is facing longer and more intense heat waves, as officials warn that rising temperatures are becoming a serious public health concern. Recent data shows that extreme heat is not only happening more often, but lasting longer, putting added pressure on communities already used to hot conditions. Health experts say the risks go beyond discomfort. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can lead to dehydra…

No, Southwest March Heat Isn't New Proof of Climate Doom

Analysis debunking claims that the 2026 Southwest heatwave proves human-caused climate change.

No, Associated Press, This Southwest Heatwave Was Not ‘Virtua...

A recent Associated Press (AP) story titled “Records shattered as summer heat hits Southwest in March; ‘This is what climate change looks like’” claims the recent Southwest heatwave is the latest proof that climate change is driving “ultra extremes.” This is highly misleading and unsupported by real-world data. The story and the study it cites…

No, Associated Press, This Southwest Heatwave Was Not 'Virtually Impossible' Without Climate Change - ClimateRealism

A recent Associated Press (AP) story titled “Records shattered as summer heat hits Southwest in March; ‘This is what climate change looks like’” claims the recent Southwest heatwave is the latest proof that climate change is driving “ultra extremes.” This is highly misleading and unsupported by real-world data. The story and the study it cites rely primarily on speculative modeling and reanalysis data rather than direct long-term observational c…