A recent Associated Press poll reveals that nearly 70% of Americans feel the effects of extreme heat, impacting outdoor activities, sleep, and finances.
Pregnant with twins, Alexandria Kakiva expressed distress about the excessive heat, saying, 'It being 103 degrees today is a little ridiculous. I thought summer was over.'
Jay Kakiva shared that their electricity bills have surged due to the heat, stating, 'The PG&E is skyrocketing, especially with the AC. We weren't expecting to use the AC this far into the year.'
Antonio Roman-Alcalá of CSU East Bay noted the irony of air conditioning dependence, remarking, 'Air conditioning itself ironically reinforces some of those problems,' as it contributes to climate change.
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