Weather on Steroids — Global Warming Taking Its Toll

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It’s been the hottest year on record in the U.S.

Heat waves have exceeded 100 degrees throughout the east coast and lead to 46 deaths. There has been severe flooding and record-setting wildfires out west. 

PBS’s Judy Woodruff makes the connection with global warming:

Watch Extreme Weather Records ‘Like a Baseball Player on Steroids’ on PBS. See more from PBS NewsHour.

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