Record Global Heat on July 22

Monday, July 22, marked the hottest day on record with a global average temperature of 17.15°C, surpassing the previous record set just a day before, according to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service. This unprecedented heat is attributed to human-caused climate change, which has made the world as warm as it was 125,000 years ago. Several countries, including Japan, Indonesia, and China, experienced record heat, and parts of Europe also faced extreme temperatures. In the United States, California dealt with triple-digit heat and wildfires, while parts of Salt Lake City and St. George saw temperatures near 105°F. Meanwhile, a wet-weather pattern brought some relief to other regions with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected through midweek. The high temperatures have heightened concerns about the impacts of climate change, emphasizing the urgent need for global action to mitigate its effects.