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Phoenix Sweats Through Hottest June on Record: Sidewalks Sizzle and Burn Center Sees Spike in Heat-Related Injuries

Phoenix, AZ — Phoenix experienced its hottest June on record this year, with temperatures soaring past 110 degrees on nearly half the days of the month and peaking at a scorching 117 degrees on the hottest day. This extreme heat is not just uncomfortable—it’s dangerous, contributing to a significant number of severe burn cases treated at local medical facilities. The Arizona Burn Center—Valleywise Health reported that sidewalks can reach temperatures between 160 and 175 degrees …

Osijek Tops Europe in Heat-Related Deaths – What’s Killing Europe’s Hottest City?

OSIJEK, CROATIA – Scientists are investigating the unusually high number of heat-related deaths in the small city of Osijek, Croatia. A recent study published in the Lancet Planetary Health journal revealed that Osijek has experienced more deaths per 100,000 person-years than any other place in Europe over the last two decades. The Guardian reported that Osijek has been labeled as “Europe’s heat death hotspot,” raising concerns about the health crisis in the city. The research …