Climate Change Sets New Record for World's Hottest Day
The world experienced its hottest day on record, surpassing 17 degrees Celsius for the first time. US researchers reported that this new high was the highest ever recorded since the late 19th century.
El Niño and Carbon Emissions Drive the Heat
Scientists attribute the extreme heat to a combination of El Niño, a natural weather event, and the continuous release of carbon dioxide by hu
man activities.
June 2023: The Hottest June Ever Recorded
Last month, June 2023, has been officially recognized as the warmest June in history.
The Impact of Rising Temperatures
Since the beginning of the year, temperatures on land and sea have been increasing, leading to record-breaking heatwaves in various regions, including Spain, Asia, the North Sea, China, and the southern US.
New Temperature Record in China
China is experiencing an enduring heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius in some places.
El Niño's Influence on Global Temperature
El Niño, also known as the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO), has three phases: hot, cold, and neutral. It significantly affects the global climate system.
Symbolic Milestone in Global Warming
The average global surface air temperature reaching 17 degrees Celsius is a significant symbolic milestone in the context of climate change.
Anticipating More Records to Break
Experts predict that more records will be shattered as El Niño gains strength, making July and August likely to experience even warmer days.
The UK and Antarctica Also Affected
The UK recorded its hottest June, while in Antarctica, a temperature record was broken at Ukraine's Vernadsky Research base.
The Road Ahead
As the summer progresses, it is expected that more temperature records will be broken, possibly making July the warmest month ever recorded since the Eemian period, about 120,000 years ago.
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