Global records shattered as July 3 becomes the hottest day in history

Will this scorching event serve as a catalyst for real action to combat pollution? On July 3, the world experienced the highest recorded average temperature to date. It reached a staggering 17.01 degrees Celsius (62.62 degrees Fahrenheit), based on data from the National Centers for Environmental Prediction. This surpassed the previous record of 16.92 degrees Celsius (62.46 degrees Fahrenheit) from August 2016. While this news is incredibly hot, it is definitely not in a positive sense, unless you happen to be a Pompeii worm.

Undoubtedly, the response to the question, ‘Hot enough for you,’ was an emphatic yes in many parts of the world during the past week. This includes regions in the Southern and Western United States, where triple-digit temperatures on the Fahrenheit scale have been prevalent. It also extends to China, the U.K., Mexico, Northern Africa, India, and other locations that have experienced scorching temperatures akin to those of an Easy Bake Oven-turned-Earth.

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However, for all the climate change deniers out there, who continue to deny the existence of an environmental emergency, please note that 99.9% of peer-reviewed scientific papers concur that human activity, such as polluting the air, contributes to climate change. This fact was revealed in an October 19, 2021 publication in the journal Environmental Research Letters.

It remains uncertain whether this record-breaking temperature will merely sound like a broken record or if it will actually spur politicians and business leaders, who have been reluctant thus far, to take concrete action. Among many political leaders today, heeding the advice of scientists is not in vogue. However, it is crucial to recognize that science is about reporting facts and evidence. And the facts unequivocally demonstrate that pollution poses a significant threat to human health. Denying facts and evidence is only a temporary solution.

These rising global temperatures carry significant health implications. Remember the Canadian wildfire smoke that plagued you in recent weeks? Be prepared for more frequent air quality warnings as hotter temperatures and drier conditions make it increasingly likely for brush and vegetation to ignite.

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Moreover, warmer temperatures serve as a ticking time bomb. With warmer and shorter winters, the tick population thrives, which poses a double-edged threat. Through their bites, ticks can transmit various pathogens such as the Powassan Virus and the microbes responsible for Lyme Disease. Climate change also alters and expands the habitat of other disease-carrying organisms like mosquitoes and Kissing Bugs.

In addition, elevated temperatures directly impact human health. They exacerbate various chronic medical conditions, including respiratory and heart diseases, and increase the risk of heat stroke. Furthermore, the non-sexual experience of feeling excessively hot can have detrimental effects on mental health.

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However, these implications merely scratch the surface–which, by the way, may be melting due to rising temperatures. Higher temperatures can trigger intricate changes in weather systems, leading to more severe weather patterns with multifaceted health effects. Furthermore, this is an arena where, unfortunately, records are bound to be broken. The highs witnessed on July 3 are likely to be exceeded in the near future as political and business leaders continue to neglect the Earth’s pleas for urgent action. With each passing day, month, and year of insufficient efforts to reduce pollution, the likelihood of reaching a point of no return looms larger.

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