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The REAL reason Phoenix Arizona shouldn't exist goes far deeper than just the heat. In 2024, Phoenix hit 100°F for 113 consecutive days. More than 600 people died from heat in Maricopa County alone — more than half of all U.S. heat deaths. And yet, 5 million people call this desert home.

But here's what makes Phoenix truly terrifying: it was built on the ruins of another civilization that collapsed here. The Hohokam thrived for over 1,000 years before vanishing around 1450 AD. Scientists believe drought and water scarcity destroyed them.

Phoenix faces the same threats today.

In this video, we explore:

→ The Hohokam civilization and why they disappeared
→ How Phoenix was literally built on their ancient canal system
→ The deadly urban heat island effect (+5°F on top of global warming)
→ Why air conditioning is life support, not luxury
→ The Colorado River crisis and Arizona's water cuts
→ Why Phoenix keeps growing despite everything
→ What the city is doing to survive — and whether it's enough

📊 PHOENIX BY THE NUMBERS:
Population: 4.8 million (metro area)
5th largest city in the United States
113 consecutive days above 100°F (2024 record)
Previous record: 76 days (1993)
600+ heat deaths per year in Maricopa County
Less than 8 inches of rain annually
18% cut to Colorado River water allocation
86% of homes have central air conditioning
Hohokam: 500 miles of canals, 80,000 people, collapsed ~1450 AD

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Sources: Maricopa County Public Health, National Weather Service, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Arizona State University, Central Arizona Project, Yale Environment 360

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