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AP-NORC poll: Extreme heat affects 90% of Americans

Ninety percent of U.S. adults say extreme heat has affected their daily routines, according to an AP-NORC poll released Wednesday.

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A new AP-NORC poll finds 90% of Americans report that extreme heat has affected their daily lives. The findings indicate growing awareness of heat's impact on health, budgets, and travel.

Ninety percent of U.S. adults say extreme heat has affected their daily lives, according to an AP-NORC poll.1 The poll reports that more Americans now say extreme heat has impacted their health, budgets, and travel plans compared to two years ago.1 The AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research conducted the poll.1

More than half of Americans told the poll that climate change is happening, a slight decline from last year.2 The AP-NORC poll finds that Americans increasingly notice the impact of extreme heat on their lives, particularly in the West and Midwest.3

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  • The AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research is a nonpartisan organization that conducts national surveys on public opinion and social issues.1

  • Extreme heat refers to prolonged periods of abnormally high temperatures that can pose health risks and disrupt daily activities.1

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