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This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration.
Many people in the US can expect to see an 8 percent rise in their utility costs this summer, according to a new report. Soaring electricity bills put low-income households at risk from extreme heat, the report noted.
Last year was the Earth’s hottest one on record.