Weather & Science
String of Global Heat Records Raises Alarm on Climate Change
Average temperature broke records on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday as extreme heat puts millions at risk.
Pedestrians shade from the sun in Beijing, July 6.
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Global temperatures have hit records for three days this week, raising concerns over the impact of extreme heat and the rapid pace of climate change.
The average worldwide temperature reached 17.23C (63F) on Thursday, exceeding records hit on Monday and Tuesday, data from the National Centers for Environmental Prediction showed.