On July 22, the Earth set a new record for the highest global temperature, averaging 17.15 degrees Celsius, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. This new record surpassed the previous day’s average, which was already notable at 17.09 degrees.
Just a day prior, on July 21, temperatures indicated an average of 17.09 degrees Celsius, breaking the earlier record of 17.08 degrees set on July 6, 2023. The latest increase of 0.06 degrees Celsius marked a swift shift in climate data over a single day.
Since July 3, 2023, there have been 58 days that surpassed this earlier record. These days were spread out across July and August 2023, as well as June and July of 2024.
Preliminary reports suggested that July 21 was the hottest day on record since 1940. Remarkably, this record was quickly eclipsed the very next day.
Carlos Buontempo, director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service, remarked, “We are in truly uncharted territory now, and as the climate continues to warm, it’s likely that we will see new records in the coming months and years.”
Climate change continues to raise concerns worldwide, drawing attention to the urgent need for action. Images like this one [insert image link] illustrate the impact of rising temperatures on our environment.
As temperatures rise, we must reflect on the implications for our planet and consider the steps we can take to combat this pressing issue.
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