A scorching heatwave has gripped numerous regions across the world, culminating in the past seven days being the hottest week ever recorded.
This alarming milestone represents yet another extreme event linked to climate change.
On Wednesday, Earth’s average temperature remained at an unofficial record high set the day before.
Data from the University of Maine’s Climate Reanalyzer, which employs satellite data and computer simulations, reveals that the seven-day period ending on Wednesday had a daily average temperature surpassing any week in the past 44 years of record-keeping by 0.08 degrees Fahrenheit (0.04 degrees Celsius).
The average global temperature for Tuesday and Wednesday reached 62.9 degrees Fahrenheit (17.18 degrees Celsius), following a short-lived record of 62.6 degrees Fahrenheit (17.01 degrees Celsius) set on Monday. While the Climate Reanalyzer figures are unofficial, they carry significant weight, indicating that climate change is propelling the world into unprecedented territory.
This record-breaking heatwave underscores the urgent need for action on climate change, as rising temperatures have profound implications for ecosystems, human health, and the environment. The data serves as a stark reminder that the impacts of climate change are intensifying and necessitate immediate attention and mitigation efforts on a global scale.
