The western United States is currently experiencing a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 30°F (17°C) above average for March. This extreme weather event, as reported by The Guardian, is directly linked to the climate crisis, which has increased the likelihood of such heatwaves fourfold in the last decade. Fueled by a high-pressure system, the heatwave has shattered temperature records in 140 cities from California to Missouri.