People in the US: how have you coped during this summer of record heat?
The Guardian is soliciting personal accounts from US residents regarding their experiences with record-breaking summer heatwaves. The outlet aims to understand the physical, financial, and logistical impacts of extreme temperatures on daily life and utility costs.
Why it matters
Public engagement initiatives like this help document the human impact of climate change and inform broader discussions on infrastructure and energy policy.
A firefighter cools off after responding to a blaze during a heatwave in Georgetown, Massachusetts, on 2 July 2026. Photograph: Erin Clark/The Boston Globe via Getty Images A firefighter cools off after responding to a blaze during a heatwave in Georgetown, Massachusetts, on 2 July 2026. Photograph: Erin Clark/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Extreme heat People in the US: how have you coped during this summer of record heat? We’d like to hear from people about the impact of extreme heat this summer – and if you’ve had your power cut
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