June 17, 2021 11:18 AM UTC

It's Hot And We Hope You're Not

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• by: Colorado Pols

Denver is getting hotter! As our world warms, we are seeing more extremely hot days. @denverchannel @climatecentral #cowx pic.twitter.com/SORMSEYyNE

— Mike Nelson (@MikeNelson247) June 17, 2021

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It may come as a surprise, but lots of older homes along Colorado’s Front Range were not constructed with the expectation of back-to-back-to-back days of 100 degree weather as we’re seeing this week–which makes sense since 100 degree+ highs have historically happened on less than 1% of summer days in the Denver area. If you know anybody at risk from heat-related illness, this afternoon would be a good time to check on them and make sure they’re staying cool.

And yes it is human-caused climate change, and yes climate change will still exist when it gets cold next winter.

It’s a bit sad we still need to say so.