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Story summary
- A poll of 1,165 U.S. adults conducted July 23-27, 2026 found extreme heat is reshaping daily life.
- Eight in ten respondents say heat has raised electricity bills, up from 69% in July 2024.
- In the Midwest, 44% report a major bill impact, up from 29% two years earlier.
- Scientists note 2025’s average temperature ranks among the three hottest on record and heat-related deaths now exceed other weather fatalities.
