Records shattered as summer heat hits Southwest in March; 'This is what climate change looks like'

Yahoo·Mar 20

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A record-breaking heat wave has hit the Southwest in March, shattering numerous temperature records. The extreme heat is expected to continue, with some reports indicating it may shift into the Plains, and climate scientists are weighing in on the phenomenon. The cause and implications of the heat wave are being discussed, with some suggesting it is linked to climate change.

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Records shattered as summer heat hits Southwest in March; 'This is what climate change looks like'

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