This heatwave follows a distressing pattern. June recorded the warmest air and sea surface temperatures ever documented. Climate scientist Brian Brettschneider suggests that the rising temperatures could persist through July and August, fueled by the strengthening El Niño phenomenon.
It is crucial to note that heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths worldwide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with over 600 heat-related fatalities occurring annually in the United States alone.
As the heatwave continues to claim lives and pose a significant threat to human health, urgent action is needed to mitigate the impacts of climate change and protect vulnerable communities.
