record global temperatures

record global temperatures

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Global temperatures have recently reached unprecedented levels, breaking records with each passing day.

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On Tuesday, July 4th, 2023, the average global temperature soared to 17.23 degrees Celsius (63.01 degrees Fahrenheit), the highest ever recorded

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This surpassed the previous record of 16.92 degrees Celsius set in August 2016.

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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that this trend will persist over the next five years, with a 66% likelihood

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The annual average temperature surpassing 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for at least one year between 2023 and 2027.

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Climate change and global warming are major drivers of this temperature increase.

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Consequently, we are witnessing more frequent and intense extreme weather events, including heatwaves, droughts, and hurricanes.

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These rising temperatures also have dire consequences such as melting glaciers