Record-Breaking Heatwave Scorches the Globe on July 3

July 3rd marked the hottest day ever recorded globally, with an average temperature of 17.01 degrees Celsius (62.62 Fahrenheit), surpassing the previous record set in August 2016. Heatwaves have been scorching various regions, including the southern U.S., China, North Africa, and even Antarctica. Climate scientists attribute this extreme heat to climate change and an emerging El Nino pattern, warning that it is a dire threat to both people and ecosystems.