Arizona is safe from hurricanes but not from climate hazards

Arizona may be immune from the devastating impacts of coastal hurricanes, but the state faces other climate risks that can be costly and deadly.

Why it matters: As our warm seasons get hotter and longer, it’s harder to argue that the state is a climate haven.

The intrigue: Extreme heat is responsible for more deaths than any other weather event nationwide, but the federal government does not recognize it as a disaster, like a hurricane or tornado, that can qualify for emergency resources.