News JVTech The series of global heat records seriously worries experts. The global warming alarm has never sounded so loud!
Published on 07/08/2023 at 19:10
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This week went down in history for its heat records. A worrying thing that pushes specialists to redouble their efforts to make as many people as possible understand the situation we are in.
A historic and worrying week!
Global temperatures rose last week reached unprecedented proportions, raising concerns about the consequences of extreme heat and accelerating global warming. According to the National Centers for Environmental Prediction, the global mean temperature has surpassed previous records for three consecutive days. Maximum temperature 17.23°C (63°F) Thursday.
These extraordinary temperatures have already endangered millions of people around the world, with heat waves in China, extreme temperatures in India and a dangerous heat dome blanketing Texas and northern Mexico. These extreme weather events underscore the urgency for world leaders to take concrete action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit the adverse impacts of climate change.
El Niño: a natural climate phenomenon that heats everything up!
World leaders are under increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from, among other things, the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil, etc.) that contribute to global warming by storing heat in the atmosphere. Greater effort is needed to avoid warming above 1.5°C in the “short term”. as the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) points out in a recent report.
Photo credit: Climate Reanalyzer
With every rise in temperature, climate-related risks increase, underscoring the importance of acting quickly and decisively. In addition, since the beginning of summer, the effects of climate change have been exacerbated by the return of El Niño, “the terrible child of the environment”. The WMO said earlier this week, “For the first time in seven years, El Niño conditions have developed in the tropical Pacific, paving the way for a likely rise in global temperatures and disruptions to weather and climate.”
Record temperatures were recorded around the world last week Emphasize the negative impacts of climate change and the urgency of global action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Heat waves in China, India, the United States and Mexico highlight the growing risks facing people around the world. It is crucial to take concrete action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adopt more sustainable actions. The future of our planet depends on our ability to act now to protect our environment and ensure a safer future for future generations.