The world on July 3 reached a dubious distinction, hitting a new record for the hottest day ever, according to data from the US National Centers for Environmental Prediction. The global average temperature on July 3 reached 17.01C (62.62 F), beating the previous record temperature of 16.9C set in August 2016, said the centers, a division of the National Weather Service. This summer, climate change is fueling extreme heat waves around the world, triggering weather warnings and claiming numerous lives. From North America to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, nations are grappling with scorching temperatures. Even China has been seeing its hottest days in six decades, with temperatures reaching up to 40C (104F).
