Even measures designed to help, like air conditioning, can create vicious cycles that lead to hotter temps. By Lauren DalbanIt’s about to get hotter in our nation’s cities. Just how hot it gets depends not only on the weather, but also on infrastructure, working conditions and ZIP codes.
Last updated: April 14, 2026 10:35 PM
CO₂
431.9ppm
+1.9
/ year
CH₄
1945.85ppb
+8.44
/ year
Temp
+1.48°C
Peak +1.73°C
Population
8.1B
+67M
/ year