Related headlines from the past couple years (in chronological order):
"No large city grew faster than Phoenix.
Arizona’s capital grew at the fastest rate among America’s biggest cities, vaulting it ahead of Philadelphia to officially become the fifth-biggest city in the U.S. since the last census."
"Here's why Arizona says it can keep growing despite historic megadrought"
"Arizona Limits Construction Around Phoenix as Its Water Supply Dwindles"
It was 118°F (48°C) when I was there last week. It's literally like sticking your face in the oven. People were out in that heat doing their regular outdoor jobs - I don't know how that's possible.
bUt iT'S A DrY HeAt
Dry heat just feels like death. Up until wet bulb levels, at least humidity reminds you that the environment is full of water and life.
Just like the oven
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