# Summer scorcher: heat, drought and a warming climate

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Podcast: [Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins-6469304)
Published: 2026-07-08T15:22:22+00:00
Episode link: https://www.wfae.org/podcast/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins/2026-07-08/summer-scorcher-heat-drought-and-a-warming-climate
Audio file: https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s380/audio/2026/07/ctpod20260708.mp3
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## Resource

Charlotte now experiences nearly a month of additional dangerous heat days compared to 50 years ago. By the 2060s, state officials expect nearly 40 more days each year when the heat index exceeds 95 degrees. Extreme heat is now considered the top climate-related threat for residents. We explore how that heat is changing daily life for Charlotteans.

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