Unprecedented Global Heatwave Shatters Temperature Records

Global temperatures have reached record-breaking levels for the fourth consecutive day, likely making them the highest in at least 100,000 years, according to scientists. The global average daily temperature on Thursday was 17.23 degrees Celsius (63.01 degrees Fahrenheit), surpassing the previous record set in 2016. While the records are based on data sets dating back to the mid-20th century, scientists believe these temperatures are the warmest the planet has experienced in a much longer time period. The combination of El Niño and the human-caused climate crisis is driving temperatures higher, emphasizing the urgent need to reduce fossil fuel consumption.