Record-Breaking Heatwave Sweeps the Globe, Claiming Lives and Setting New Highs

Last week was the hottest ever recorded globally, with unprecedented high sea surface temperatures and record low Antarctic sea ice coverage, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The WMO warns that climate change and the developing El Niño system will continue to push temperatures higher. The high ocean temperatures in the North Atlantic are of great concern, as they could contribute to extreme weather events and impact regions like West Africa. The WMO emphasizes the need for urgent action to address climate change.