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The United States experienced its hottest summer since records began 132 years ago, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), with August also setting a new heat record. The findings underscore the accelerating pace of climate-related temperature extremes across the country. The record heat adds to a growing body of evidence pointing to the intensifying effects of climate change, raising concerns about public health, agriculture, and infrastructure strain in the coming years.