People in the US: how have you coped during this summer of record heat?
Summary
The United States has experienced the hottest July ever recorded, breaking temperature records going back to 1895. The Guardian is asking people across the country to share how they have managed the extreme heat, including the impact on their health, daily routines, and utility bills.Key Facts
- July was the hottest month ever recorded in the US, beating records from 1895.
- This summer saw rolling heat domes causing extremely high temperatures.
- Previous heat records were set in July 1936 during the Dust Bowl and July 2012.
- The Guardian is collecting stories from US residents about coping with the heat.
- They want to know if people’s utility bills have increased due to air conditioning use.
- They are interested in hearing from those who had their electricity cut off or struggled to pay bills.
- People can respond anonymously and securely through an encrypted form.
- The information collected will only be used for the article and personal data will be deleted when no longer needed.
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