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climate-change2 years ago•2 min saved

"2023: The Hottest Year on Record Confirmed by Scientists and UN"

Earth has set a new monthly record for heat for the sixth consecutive month, making 2023 on track to become the hottest year on record. November was nearly a third of a degree Celsius hotter than the previous hottest November, and the autumn season was also the hottest on record. The planet is currently 1.46 degrees Celsius warmer than pre-industrial times, close to the international threshold set by the Paris climate agreement. Scientists attribute the record-breaking heat to human-caused climate change and the El Nino-La Nina cycle. Without reducing greenhouse gas emissions, catastrophic floods, fires, heatwaves, and droughts will continue to worsen.

via The Associated Press|

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weather2 years ago•4 min saved

Scorching heat wave engulfs Southern states for entire week

An intense heat wave continues to scorch the southern United States, with little relief in sight. Cities such as New Orleans, Dallas, Jacksonville, Phoenix, Orlando, Miami, and Houston are experiencing heat indexes as high as 105 to 115 degrees. Excessive heat warnings and advisories are in effect across Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia, affecting over 65 million people. Record-breaking temperatures have been recorded in several cities, and extended streaks of extreme heat are ongoing. The heat is expected to persist throughout the week, with Texas, Louisiana, southern Mississippi, and southern New Mexico being the hotspots. The outlook for the next two weeks indicates above-normal temperatures across the southern United States.

via The Washington Post|

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climate-change2 years ago•5 min saved

"Summer's Scorching Heat: A Midway Report on Extreme Temperatures"

As summer reaches its halfway point, scientists describe the heatwaves and extreme weather events as both unprecedented and unsurprising. Record-breaking heat, deadly floods, and wildfires have been plaguing various parts of the world, with no relief in sight. Climate scientists warn that these impacts will continue, with a hotter than normal August and September predicted. The influence of human-caused climate change, combined with a natural El Nino warming of the Pacific, is exacerbating the situation. The summer has seen scorching temperatures, prolonged heatwaves, heavy rainfall causing floods and landslides, and widespread wildfires. The world's oceans are also experiencing record-high temperatures, with sea ice in Antarctica reaching record-low levels. The forecast for the next three months indicates above-normal temperatures, with the potential for relief only if a hurricane or tropical storm occurs.

via The Associated Press|

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weather2 years ago•7 min saved

"Rising Temperatures: Heat Warnings and Emergency Declarations Across the U.S."

A dangerous heat wave is scorching the south-central and western U.S., with over 113 million Americans under heat alerts stretching 2,000 miles from Oregon to Louisiana. Phoenix and Las Vegas could challenge all-time record highs as temperatures soar above 110 degrees. The planet also experienced its warmest June on record, attributed to a combination of human-caused climate warming and the strengthening El Niño climate pattern. Heat-related dangers include dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke, with extreme heat being the deadliest weather-related event in the U.S. Federal agencies report about 700 Americans die each year from extreme heat, and up to 20,000 deaths may have been linked to extreme heat from 2008 to 2017. Additionally, California faces wildfire concerns, while Europe braces for a heat wave named "Cerberus."

via USA TODAY|

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climate-change2 years ago•5 min saved

Record-Breaking Global Heatwave Signals Alarming Climate Change Impact

Record-breaking global temperatures have been observed this week, with the average temperature reaching 62.9 degrees Fahrenheit, matching the previous day's record high. These extreme temperatures are a clear indication of the effects of climate change. The raging wildfires in Canada, which have burned millions of acres and displaced thousands of people, are also a result of the warming climate. As the climate continues to warm, we can expect more record-breaking heat and an increase in the frequency and intensity of wildfires. The impacts of climate change are surpassing previous expectations, and urgent action is needed to mitigate its effects.

via PBS NewsHour|

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climate-change2 years ago•1 min saved

Record-Breaking Heatwave: Earth's Hottest Day in History

Monday was recorded as the hottest day on Earth, with an average temperature of 62.6 degrees Fahrenheit, surpassing the previous record set last year. This measurement, taken by U.S. meteorologists, is yet to be confirmed by other sources but could be surpassed as the summer progresses. The global average temperature is expected to continue rising due to the onset of an El Nino weather phenomenon and ongoing human activity, such as the burning of fossil fuels.

via CBS News|

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