Rising nighttime temperatures pose significant health risks, evidenced by increased mortality rates and hospital admissions during warmer months. July and August 2024 were among the hottest on record in the U.S., with Phoenix experiencing extreme heat for over 100 days. As temperatures stay elevated at night due to the greenhouse effect and urban heat islands, critical health issues arise, including sleep disturbances and increased premature births. Understanding the cumulative effects of heat exposure is crucial for mitigating its dangers and maintaining health during scorching summers.
"Nighttime temperatures are rising twice as fast as daytime temperatures because increasing cloud cover at night traps heat and sends it back to the ground."
"If it doesn't cool down at night, then your core body temperature can't really get back to what is normal for you."
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