Not Even Cacti Can Tolerate the Extreme Heat in Arizona This Year

A large saguaro cactus collapses under the weight of the extreme heat in Arizona.

The relentless heat wave in Arizona is unleashing its wrath on even the most resilient denizens of the desert landscape. Among the unlikely victims of this scorching onslaught are the majestic saguaro cacti, iconic giants of the Sonoran Desert, which are collapsing and shedding arms under the oppressive and unrelenting intensity of the heat.

Visitors Urged to Stay Safe as Heatwave Claims Lives of Hikers and Pets in National Parks

Death Valley, California

July 23, 2023 – A heatwave gripping the western United States has claimed the lives of several hikers and pets in national parks across the country. In Death Valley National Park, a 71-year-old man died on July 19 after hiking in the park’s Dante’s View area. The man, who has not been identified, was found … Read more