Record Heat, Scientists Alarmed by Rising Temperatures

The world's average temperature reached its highest since records began on Tuesday with the average daily temperature at 17.18 degrees Celsius, surpassing the previous record set in 2016. Climate scientists warn that this record will likely be the first of many in the coming months due to the climate crisis and the El Niño phenomenon. Extreme weather events worldwide and rapidly rising temperatures on land and sea further emphasize the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The temperature record coincides with the return of El Niño, which is expected to contribute to a spike in global temperatures and extreme weather conditions. Scientists state that it is crucial to limit the increase in global temperatures to the aspirational limit of 1.5 degrees Celsius set in the Paris Agreement to avoid reaching tipping points that could have catastrophic consequences for the planet.