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When Monday Becomes the Hottest Diva: Breaking Records in Heat!

Climate Change - Environmental Impact - Global Warming - Record Temperatures - Weather Patterns

Hold onto your hats, Singapore! Monday just snatched the title for the hottest day on Earth - twice! Find out how our planet's heating things up and what it means for you!

In a stunning display of climate change, the Earth has officially set back-to-back hottest day records. On July 22, an unprecedented global average surface temperature of 17.15 degrees Celsius (62.87 degrees Fahrenheit) was recorded. This scorching temperature beat the previous day's record, showcasing just how quickly things can heat up when it comes to climate extremes. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service has flagged this temperature anomaly, signifying alarming changes in our climate system.

Notably, this week of extraordinary heat wasn’t just a passing trend; it highlights an ongoing pattern where temperatures are consistently rising. As we reported, the Monday in question was most likely the hottest day ever documented on our planet. This robust temperature increase is widely attributed to a combination of human activities and natural factors, with the impact of persistent heat waves amplifying the crisis. It’s a wake-up call that climate scientists have been warning us about for years.

Much of the world is experiencing similar heat spikes, partly due to remarkable changes occurring at the poles, particularly in Antarctica. Surprisingly, the rise in global average temperature is also influenced by warmer oceans that interact with atmospheric conditions. As this record-setting heat blankets much of the globe, it leaves us wondering what the future holds and how we can prepare for the consequences of unrelenting climate change.

Feeling hot, hot, hot? You're not alone! These extremes are becoming the new normal, and we need to act quickly. From rising sea levels to dwindling ice caps, climate change poses significant risks. But, here's something amusing – the temperature in Singapore is no stranger to heatwaves, and while we sip on our cold kopi or bubble tea, let’s also be serious about our role in cutting down emissions and advocating for sustainable practices to keep our planet cool!

Did you know? The Earth’s temperature has risen by approximately 1.2 degrees Celsius since the late 19th century, a stark reminder of our predicament! Furthermore, the last decade has seen several of the hottest years recorded, marking an impressive feat for heat but an unfortunate outcome for climate stability. Let's take this opportunity to engage and motivate each other toward a cooler, greener Singapore!

Post cover — Image courtesy of "The Straits Times"

World breaks hottest day record for second consecutive day (The Straits Times)

The global average surface air temperature rose to 17.15 deg C on July 22. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Monday was the hottest day ever recorded, breaking Sunday's record (NBC News)

The global average temperature reached 17.15 degrees Celsius (62.87 Fahrenheit) on Monday, according to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service.

Record-breaking heat: Monday was world's hottest day (Aljazeera.com)

Average global temperature on Monday smashed Sunday's record for the hottest day on Earth, EU climate monitor says.

Hottest Day On Earth: Planet Breaks Record Twice This Week Amid ... (Forbes)

Hottest Day On Earth: Planet Breaks Record Twice This Week Amid Historic Heat Waves · Topline · Key Facts · Tangent · Where Have Temperature Records Been Broke In ...

Planet Sets Record for Hottest Day Twice in a Row (The New York Times)

Monday was most likely the hottest day ever recorded on Earth, with a global average of about 62.87 degrees Fahrenheit, or 17.15 degrees Celsius, ...

World breaks hottest day record for second day in a row (The Business Times)

MONDAY, Jul 22 was again the hottest day on record, according to preliminary data from a European Union monitoring agency, inching past Sunday, ...

Monday breaks the global record for the hottest ever day on Earth (The Associated Press)

The European climate change service Copernicus has said Monday broke the previous day's record to become the world's hottest day ever.

World breaks hottest day record twice in a week (BBC News)

The global average temperature broke a record set in 2023, partly driven by heat in Antarctica.

Monday was the hottest day recorded on Earth—ever (Fortune)

The temperature rise in recent decades is in line with what climate scientists projected would happen if humans kept burning fossil fuels at an increasing ...

Monday was hottest recorded day on Earth: 'Uncharted territory' (The Guardian)

Data shows that the global surface air temperature reached 62.87F compared with 62.76F on Sunday.

A slight temperature drop makes Tuesday the world's second-hottest ... (Yahoo News)

Global temperatures dropped a minuscule amount after two days of record highs, making Tuesday only the world's second-hottest day ever.

World breaks hottest day record for second day in a row - Asia ... (Jakarta Post)

The global average surface air temperature rose to 17.15 degrees Celsius — 0.06 degrees higher than Sunday's marginal record according to the Copernicus Climate ...

Tiny temperature drop made Tuesday the world's second-hottest day (Fox 59)

BENGALURU, India (AP) — Global temperatures dropped a minuscule amount after two days of record highs, making Tuesday only the world's second-hottest day ever. The European climate service Copernicus calculated that Tuesday's global average temperature ...