Liberal America

It’s hot. Like, really hot. Yes, it’s July, and you probably know at least one person who says something like, “Well, it’s July. What do you expect?” It’s that...

It’s hot. Like, really hot. Yes, it’s July, and you probably know at least one person who says something like, “Well, it’s July. What do you expect?” It’s that kind of person who probably isn’t going to be reading this much longer. If you’re reading this, you’re probably the type of person who understands this heat isn’t normal, even for July. You’re probably the type of person who takes seriously scientists’ warnings about the planet getting hotter. Annual record-breaking heat indices concern you. If you’re that type of person, read on. If you’re not, you can click off now.   Still here? Okay, here’s the bad news. Fourth of July is usually a celebration. There was nothing to celebrate about this one being the hottest day in recorded history, though. That’s right...

It’s hot. Like, really hot. Yes, it’s July, and you probably know at least one person who says something like, “Well, it’s July. What do you expect?” It’s that kind of person who probably isn’t going to be reading this much longer. If you’re reading this, you’re probably the type of person who understands this heat isn’t normal, even for July. You’re probably the type of person who takes seriously scientists’ warnings about the planet getting hotter. Annual record-breaking heat indices concern you. If you’re that type of person, read on. If you’re not, you can click off now.   Still here? Okay, here’s the bad news. Fourth of July is usually a celebration. There was nothing to celebrate about this one being the hottest day in recorded history, though. That’s right...