Arizona's Brutal Heatwave Contributes To The Dying Of Its Iconic Saguaro Cacti

MESA, ARIZONA - AUGUST 2: A damaged saguaro cactus stands with a recently fallen arm resting on the sidewalk on August 2, 2023 in Mesa, Arizona. The cacti are under increased stress from extreme heat during Arizona’s brutal summer heat wave and are threatened by a number of issues linked to climate change. Three saguaro cacti have lost an arm or fallen over in the past week at Phoenix’s Desert Botanical Garden. The saguaro is the largest cactus in the nation, living as long as 150-200 years and reaching heights of over 50 feet. (Footage by Mario Tama/Getty Images)