Americans are dying from extreme heat. Autopsy reports don’t show the full truth

<p>Official reports are likely to overlook heat’s role in a death. As US temperatures rise, experts say the true toll needs to be counted</p><p>Among the autopsy reports that made my heart skip a beat was Hannah Rose Moody.</p><p>One morning last May, the 31-year-old set out on a favourite desert hike near her home in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was already 91F (33C) when she set off. On Instagram, she told her 50,000 followers: “Conquering this trail as a last hurrah before summer hits ☀️… I have like 5 gallons of water with me don’t worry .”</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2025/oct/09/extreme-heat-deaths-autopsy">Continue reading...</a>