Wednesday, September 2, 2026 — Persistent heat puts strain on people, the environment and the economy

The useful part

After record-setting temperatures across the country, dangerous summer heat continues to spill into September. The number of heat-related deaths in the Phoenix area are on track to triple last year's numbers. Institutions are also forced to close down in Pennsylvania and other states along parts of the Eastern Seaboard.

How it works

• Tribal officials are busy reacting to the current threat while also preparing for the likelihood that adapting to such conditions is a permanent concern.
• We'll look at the affect on people and the environment as the heat moves in.