Thermal pops in the news as US West swelters—record March heat tied to climate change. A tiny Coachella Valley town, pop ~8k, near the Salton Sea.
A persistent heatwave has caused record-breaking temperatures across the US West, with California and Arizona experiencing highs over 100°F in March. Climate scientists confirm this is virtually impossible without climate change. Long-term forecasts predict hotter conditions through June, with little respite expected.