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A month into summer 2024 , the vast majority of the U.S. population had already experienced at least one extreme heat wave.
Death Valley hit 125 degrees Fahrenheit ( 51.7 Celsius) or higher for nine consecutive days in early July .
Las Vegas broke its all-time heat record at 120 F (48.9 Celsius) Las Vegas was hit by 100-degree heat, fueling wildfires there and in the Northwest.
Each of the past 13 months has been the hottest on record for that month globally.
The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act has the potential to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by nearly half by 2035 .
Switching from air conditioners to heat pumps and network geothermal systems can reduce fossil fuel emissions.
The cost of renewable energy continues to plummet, and many countries are increasing policy support and incentives.
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