UN Chief Warns of Global Boiling as White House Implements Heat Safety Measures

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres declared that the era of global warming has ended and the era of global boiling has arrived, as new data shows July is set to be the hottest month on record. President Biden announced provisions to protect workers and communities from extreme heat, including issuing a Hazard Alert to give workers protections from heat under federal law. Guterres emphasized the need for immediate climate action to limit global warming to 1.5°C above preindustrial levels and called for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, investment in adaptation measures, and financial support for developing countries. The Biden administration also allocated funds to improve weather forecasting and water storage capacity in drought-affected areas.