Around the world, temperature records are being broken in countries in Africa, Europe, America and Asia. The planet experienced its hottest day on record at the beginning of July 2023.
This is not totally unexpected. Scientists had warned that if the rise in global temperature was not limited to 1.5℃, the world could face a severe threat from extreme heat. As it is, the 1.5℃ target seems unattainable. A recent UN report did not see a credible pathway to achieving this goal.
