Last Monday, July 3, went down in history as the hottest day ever recorded in Earth, according to data released by the National Center for Environmental Prediction of the United States United.
On that date, the average global temperature reached 17.01°C, surpassing the previous record of August 2016, which was 16.92°C. The world faced relentless heat waves, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Effects in different parts of the world
Regions such as the Southern United States have suffered from a large area of heat, bringing discomfort and concern.
In China, temperatures have exceeded 35°C, while in North Africa thermometers reach close to 50°C, generating extreme conditions and putting people's health and safety at risk.
Surprisingly, even in polar regions such as Antarctica, worrying temperature records were recorded.
By way of comparison, the Vernadsky Research Base, located in the Argentinian Islands of the frozen continent, reached the mark of 8.7°C, even during the winter period.
The causes of the phenomenon
Although this global heat wave is attributed to the effects of the phenomenon El Niño, which consists of an abnormal warming of the surface waters of the Pacific Ocean, the new temperature mark global warming is an alarming sign of ongoing climate change and the devastating consequences that accompany.
Experts and scientists warn that extreme weather events, such as intense heat waves, are set to become increasingly more frequent if urgent measures are not taken to mitigate the impacts of human activities on the climate global.
The transition to clean energy sources, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the adoption of practices sustainable are some of the necessary measures to avoid the worsening of the temperature increase scenarios global.
This news is yet another reminder of the urgency to act to tackle the climate emergency. With the United Nations Climate Conference (COP) to be held in 2025 in Brazil, in the city of Belém, environmental preservation and the protection of natural resources gain even more importance.
It is essential that governments, organizations and individuals unite to face this global challenge, seeking solutions that guarantee a future sustainable for our planet and for future generations.