Monday marked the hottest day globally, surpassing the previous day’s record, as countries across the world experienced extreme heat, according to the European climate change service.
Provisional satellite data released by Copernicus showed that Monday was slightly hotter than Sunday.
Climate scientists suggest that this could be the warmest day in 120,000 years due to human-induced climate change. While exact data from that period is unavailable, historical records indicate that temperatures have not been this high in a long time.
Recent temperature increases align with climate change predictions resulting from the continuous burning of fossil fuels.
Experts warn of the catastrophic consequences of inaction on reducing CO2 emissions, the main heat-trapping gas.
Copernicus data indicated that the global average temperature on Monday was 17.15 degrees Celsius, setting a new record. The unusually warm Antarctic winter contributed to this phenomenon.
Scientists believe that without human-induced climate change, extreme temperature records would not be broken as frequently as they are today.
It is crucial for national policies to prioritize environmental transformation to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Experts highlight the significance of consecutive years experiencing record-breaking temperatures, emphasizing the urgent need for action to address climate change.
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