# Poll suggests extreme heat is putting greater strain on US adults

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-06 18:34 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/6/poll-suggests-us-adults-are-facing-increased-strain-from-extreme-heat?traffic_source=rss

> A poll indicates that extreme heat is creating increased strain for adults in the United States. More than half of Americans surveyed by AP-NORC said they believe climate change is happening. That share was slightly lower than the level recorded last year.