The World Needs a New Way to Talk about Heat
Earlier this summer, representatives of the U. N. weather agency acknowledged that they are faced with the challenge of effectively conveying the definition of life-threatening heat to the global population of 8 billion people. This cautionary statement was made during a worldwide conference call with researchers associated with the World Meteorological Organization. It coincided with the Earth experiencing unprecedented temperatures, with July 3 setting a new benchmark as the hottest day in recent history, only to be surpassed by even higher temperatures in the following days. Experts are predicting that these temperature forecasts will continue to break records in the years to come. To find out more, click here.
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