Arizona's scorching summer kills hundreds and threatens way of life for many more

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Published 2024-08-09
It’s been a deadly summer as extreme heat from across the country has killed dozens of people. The Biden administration recently announced new rules to protect workers and communities from extreme weather, but it may not come soon enough. Stephanie Sy reports from Maricopa County, Arizona, where there have been nearly 450 suspected heat-related deaths this summer.

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