Earth's Unprecedented Heatwave: Record-Breaking Temperatures Signal Climate Crisis
The past three days have likely been the hottest in Earth's modern history, with temperatures breaking records across the globe. This surge in heat is attributed to the combination of greenhouse gases trapping heat in the atmosphere and the return of the El Niño weather pattern. The North Atlantic has experienced exceptionally high ocean temperatures, while the overall warming of the planet is consistent with projections due to human-caused emissions. Scientists anticipate that the current El Niño will continue to drive temperatures up, potentially making next year even hotter. Other factors, such as weakened winds and reduced dust blowing from the Sahara, may also contribute to the record-breaking temperatures.