Third Unofficial Heat Record Set in a Week as Earth Continues to Warm

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It's official: Earth has set an unofficial heat record for the third time in a week, with temperatures reaching an all-time high of 63 degrees Fahrenheit (17.23 degrees Celsius) on Thursday.

While records grab attention, scientists emphasize the importance of connecting them with the things that actually matter.

The heat is driven by two factors:

Long-term warming from greenhouse gas emissions from the burning of fossil fuels,

and a natural El Nino warming of part of the Pacific that changes weather globally and makes an already warming world a bit hotter.

The temperature is ramping up across Europe this week, with Germany's weather agency predicting highs of 37 degrees Celsius (99 degrees Fahrenheit) on Sunday.

The overwhelming consensus amongst scientists is that we need to act urgently to address climate change and prevent further warming.

The challenges of measuring global temperature should not detract from the urgency of the situation, as the consequences of a warming planet are already being felt.

The immediacy of daily records is important for public awareness, who otherwise perceive climate change as something in the future.

The issue of climate change doesn't often get its 15 minutes of fame, but feeling the heat and experiencing the consequences can be used to focus the public conversation.

The recent heat records set by Earth are a stark reminder of the urgent need to address climate change.

It is up to governments, businesses, and individuals to take action to address climate change and prevent further warming, for the sake of the planet and future generations.

The time to act is now - let's make climate action a priority and work towards a sustainable future for all.

It's time to prioritize climate action and work towards a sustainable future for all. Let's take urgent action to address climate change now.