Heat Is Rewriting American Life | Roanoke News

Extreme heat is no longer a distant threat—it’s reshaping American life, wallets, and routines. A new AP-NORC poll reveals that sweltering temperatures are disrupting travel, sleep, and electricity bills, with Midwesterners especially hit hard—44% now say heat’s driving up their power costs, up sharply from just two years ago. People are waking earlier to dodge the heat, canceling road trips and family gatherings due to wildfire risks, and many admit they’re noticing a hotter, more extreme climate than when they were younger—even if belief in climate change hasn’t surged. For millions, the warming planet isn’t theory anymore—it’s the thermostat on their AC, the schedule of their day, and the quiet alarm bells of a changing world. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/579666ed4c4a4e07