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An AP-NORC poll found more Americans say extreme heat is affecting their travel plans, electricity bills, sleep and outdoor activities than a year ago.
Elisa Bracamonte has lived in Arizona her whole life, so she's used to adjusting her schedule and outdoor activities around high temperatures, especially during the summer months.
But the 74-year-old retired nurse from Tucson said she feels the heat has been impacting more of her day-to-day: summer plans with family members across the region, meetups with friends, road trips and her daily morning walk routine.
"I’ve noticed at least a 10 degree difference in the weather," Bracamonte said. “Every summer, it seems to be getting hotter and hotter.”
Like Bracamonte, Americans are increasingly feeling a personal impact from Read Entire Article
