The Human Cost of America's Heat Wave As temperatures soar across the central United States, the heat becomes a stark reminder of the nation's failure to address its most pressing public health crisis.
For millions of Americans, this sweltering summer is a ticking time bomb, poised to unleash its fury on those who can least afford it.
The National Weather Service has issued a dire warning: hazardous heat will persist through Monday, putting nearly 70 million people at risk.