Arizona, particularly Phoenix, has been experiencing record-breaking heat, with temperatures soaring above 100 F for an unprecedented 100 consecutive days. This extreme heat poses serious health risks, especially for children, who are more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses due to their bodies' limited ability to regulate temperature.
Many U.S. schoolyards lack adequate shade and are covered in heat-absorbing asphalt, exacerbating the problem. Low-income neighborhoods and communities of color are disproportionately affected by extreme heat, with temperatures up to 7 F hotter than wealthier areas.
