Article 70MTT Americans are dying from extreme heat. Autopsy reports don’t show the full story

Americans are dying from extreme heat. Autopsy reports don’t show the full story

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Nina Lakhani in Phoenix, Arizona
from Environment | The Guardian on (#70MTT)

Official reports are likely to overlook heat's role in a death. As US temperatures rise, experts say the true toll needs to be counted

Among the autopsy reports that made my heart skip a beat was Hannah Rose Moody.

One morning last May, the 31-year-old set out on a favourite desert hike near her home in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was already 91F (33C) when she set off. On Instagram, she told her 50,000 followers: Conquering this trail as a last hurrah before summer hits ... I have like 5 gallons of water with me don't worry ."

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