Global Temperatures Reach Record Highs in Last 30 Days

The global average temperature reached record highs in the last 30 days, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The average temperature for the month of July was 1.62 degrees Fahrenheit above the 20th century average, making it the warmest July on record. The record-breaking temperatures were driven by a number of factors, including a strong El Niño event and a persistent ridge of high pressure over the North Pacific Ocean. These factors combined to create a heat wave that swept across the globe, with temperatures soaring well above average in many places. The record-breaking temperatures have had a number of negative consequences, including more frequent and intense heat waves, droughts, and wildfires. They have also contributed to the melting of glaciers and sea ice, which is raising sea levels. Scientists warn that the trend of rising global temperatures is likely to continue in the coming years, unless we take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.