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Unseasonably cool weather continues through Labor Day weekend with temperatures in the 40s and 70s, a dry spell, and a chance of rain arriving Thursday, followed by even cooler air next week, with a potential for more rain and a brief warm-up mid-month.
Researchers suggest that during the last ice age, the first humans to reach the Americas may have traveled along a sea ice "highway" in Beringia, providing another piece to the puzzle of how humans crossed into North America. Climate data and ocean modeling indicate that sea ice may have been used as a platform for migration, potentially aiding the journey from Asia to North America. This finding challenges previous theories and highlights the adaptability of ancient migrants to rapidly changing conditions.
Global temperatures have reached record-breaking levels for the fourth consecutive day, likely making them the highest in at least 100,000 years, according to scientists. The global average daily temperature on Thursday was 17.23 degrees Celsius (63.01 degrees Fahrenheit), surpassing the previous record set in 2016. While the records are based on data sets dating back to the mid-20th century, scientists believe these temperatures are the warmest the planet has experienced in a much longer time period. The combination of El Niño and the human-caused climate crisis is driving temperatures higher, emphasizing the urgent need to reduce fossil fuel consumption.