AMMAN — Monday was the world's hottest day since records
began and temperatures could rise even further in the coming weeks as
scientists warn climate change is to blame, according to the Independent.
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The average global temperature reached 17.01°C, surpassing
the previous high of 16.92°C recorded in August 2016.
Climate scientists are now predicting that this record may
soon be broken again, highlighting the urgency of addressing the effects of
climate change.
El Niño and carbon emissions identified as causes
Researchers attribute the rising temperatures to the
combination of El Niño, a climate-heating natural weather event last observed
in 2016, and increasing carbon emissions.
The convergence of these factors resulted in Monday becoming
the warmest day on record since satellite monitoring began in 1979.
Experts believe that average temperatures have also reached
their highest levels since the late 19th century, when weather data collection
commenced.
Global impacts and China's record highs
The effects of rising temperatures were observed worldwide,
with England experiencing a relatively cool 20°C while certain regions in
Texas, US, exceeded 40°C, according to the US government's National Centers for
Environmental Prediction.
Moreover, China, in the midst of recovering from the
pandemic-related economic slowdown, recorded its own record highs on Monday,
with temperatures reaching 35°C in some areas.
EU climate chief Frans Timmermans has called for faster and
more decisive joint action with China to address the rapidly escalating climate
crisis. During climate talks in Beijing, Timmermans met with Chinese Vice
Premier Ding Xuexiang, emphasizing the urgency of tackling the "triple
crisis" of global warming, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
While China has pledged to reduce its coal consumption, this
commitment is set for 2026. In the face of scorching temperatures, Chinese
officials have urged power plants and coal suppliers to take all necessary
measures to ensure adequate electricity supply this summer.
Warnings of ongoing El Niño impact
The World Meteorological Organization has cautioned that El
Niño, characterized by a band of warm ocean water in the Pacific causing
temperature rises, may persist.
Despite the temporary cooling effects of La Niña, the
long-term cooling counterpart of El Niño, global temperatures have continued to
rise. This highlights the need for immediate action to mitigate the adverse
effects of climate change.
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