Global weather monitoring centers have reported that preliminary assessments indicate Sunday, July 21, recorded the highest global average temperature ever.
The Washington Post, citing the Copernicus Climate Change Service, reported that the global average temperature on July 21 of this year was 17.09 degrees Celsius (62.76 degrees Fahrenheit).
Scientists have termed this record-breaking figure, which surpasses last year’s highest temperature, as “unprecedented” and described this year as the “warmest” they have ever observed.
The Washington Post notes that this recorded figure demonstrates how human-induced climate change is pushing the planet towards increasingly “dangerous” levels.
Researchers from the Copernicus Climate Change Service state that while Sunday was only slightly warmer than the hottest day last year, it was extraordinarily hotter than any previous record.
Carlo Buontempo, Director of Copernicus, said in a statement: “We are in truly uncharted territory. As the climate continues to warm, we can expect to see records broken in the months and years ahead.”
Reports indicate that scientists have only tracked Earth’s temperature over the past few centuries. However, there are strong reasons to believe that Sunday may have been the hottest day on Earth since the beginning of the last Ice Age more than 100,000 years ago.
This record temperature highlights the urgent need for global action to mitigate climate change and its impacts. The unprecedented heat underscores the reality of escalating climate challenges and the critical importance of immediate and sustained efforts to address environmental issues.
Policymakers, scientists, and the public must collaborate on effective strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable practices. The increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events serve as a stark reminder of the pressing need to tackle climate change to ensure a livable planet for future generations.
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