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Unprecedented temperature readings in the air and sea, along with the alarming loss of Antarctic Sea ice, have resulted in relentless heatwaves and wildfires across the globe.
With an average of 16.95C, these weeks far exceeded the 16.63C recorded in July 2019, making it highly likely that this year’s July will break the monthly temperature record.
A study estimates that more than 61,000 people died across Europe last year due to heat, with over 3,000 deaths in the UK alone.
If current emissions reduction policies persist, temperatures are projected to increase to approximately 2.5C by 2100.
Challenges in Regulating the Fossil Fuel Industry
The impacts of climate change are already evident, and decisive actions are required to safeguard the planet and its inhabitants.