The hottest day on record is 'not a milestone we should be celebrating,' said one climate scientist. 'It's a death sentence for people and ecosystems.'
"Not a milestone we should be celebrating," said one climate scientist."It's a death sentence for people and ecosystems."Data from the U.S. National Centers for Environmental Prediction shows that the average global temperature reached 17.01°C, or 62.62°F, on Monday—making it the hottest day ever recorded.On Tuesday, the global average temperature peaked at a new all-time high of 17.18°C as regions worldwide—from Asia to Africa to the U.S.
"Early warnings and anticipatory action of extreme weather events associated with this major climate phenomenon are vital to save lives and livelihoods," he added.
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