Last month was the hottest June on record for North America.
The Pacific Northwest was hit particularly hard, experiencing unprecedented heat waves that devastated communities. Scorching temperatures led to spikes in heat-related deaths as well as intensified wildfires, decimated crops, and escalated water shortages.
The deadly consequences of climate change are already taking their toll.
Another heat wave is already ramping up across the country this week.
It’s more apparent than ever that the time to act is now. Our actions will determine the livelihood of our planet and define our generation. Yet, Republicans continue to ignore the scientific facts that we know to be true — the climate crisis is the biggest threat of our time.