July 3 to 6 were the hottest four days recorded
Heat soared across the world Monday through Thursday this week recording triple-digit temperatures. Some climate scientists have deemed it the highest in “at least 100,000 years,” and an even hotter August is expected.
July 3 to 6 were the hottest four days recorded
Each day was progressively hotter than the day before. The average global temperature on July 3 was 62.6 degrees Fahrenheit, while July 4 recorded 62.9 degrees, and reached 63 degrees Fahrenheit on July 6. The last time July was this hot was in the late 1800s.
Why?
Human-induced climate change and the naturally occurring weather phenomenon El Nino are the driving factors behind the extreme heat, which has affected millions in North Africa, the Middle East, China, Mexico, and Southern US states
- Some parts of China recorded over 100 degrees this week, prompting Beijing to pause all outside work.
- Feeling the same heat during her diplomatic trip, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called for America and China to tackle climate change issues together.
- The heat index was 110 degrees or higher from Texas to Florida.
While not much can be done about El Nino, humans can help combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.