Maps show heat wave forecast across U.S. Here's what to know.
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This heat wave represents a serious public health emergency that demands immediate government action. Cities are rightfully opening cooling centers and declaring heat emergencies to protect vulnerable populations, especially the elderly and those without air conditioning. The fact that heat kills more people than hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes combined shows why aggressive intervention is necessary.
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While the heat is certainly uncomfortable, the government response seems excessive for what is essentially normal summer weather arriving a bit early. Opening emergency cooling centers and declaring heat emergencies for temperatures that regularly occur every summer creates unnecessary panic and wastes taxpayer resources that could be better allocated elsewhere.