Summer 2017 feels like it's on steroids – and it's only going to get worse

It's getting hot in here.
By Tony Lee  on 
Summer 2017 feels like it's on steroids – and it's only going to get worse
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This summer has brought wildfires to heat waves and flash floods thanks in part to global warming. These extreme events show how warming temperatures and unpredictable weather can bring about brutal summers that may get worse over the years.

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Tony Lee

Tony is an LA native with a deep passion for all things science. Other passions include eating all of his friends' leftovers, serenading without invitation, and listening to the same song on repeat.


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