Summary:
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New Temperature Record: Monday set a new record for the hottest day ever recorded on Earth, with global surface air temperatures reaching 62.87°F (17.15°C), surpassing the previous day’s record of 62.76°F (17.09°C).
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Provisional Data: This data, published by the Copernicus Climate Change Service, includes temperature records dating back to 1940. It highlights a concerning trend of increasing global temperatures.
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Historical Context: The recent record follows a series of extreme temperatures, with the previous high set just one year ago on July 6, 2023. Prior to that, the hottest recorded day was in 2016.
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