The heat is on and Earth is roasting.
Disturbing data released by NASA reveals the planet was baked by the hottest June in recorded history. The 30-day span was an alarming 1.7 degrees higher than the norm and broke 2016’s record high.
A devastating heatwave that ravaged Western Europe helped push June into the danger zone. In France alone, a staggering 13 different towns and cities recorded all-time high temperatures.
The worst hit was the southern commune of Gallargues-le-Montueux, which survived a 114.6-degree temperature reading during the month.
The previous four years — 2015 to 2018 — have been Earth’s hottest on record.
Climate change continues to run unabated as emissions from vehicles, power plants, appliances and factories broil the planet.
Scientist Zeke Hausfather tweeted that this month is already on pace to become the hottest July ever, and Penn State climate scientist Michael Mann posted on Twitter: “If this July turns out to be the warmest July (it has a good shot at it), it will be warmest month we have measured on Earth!”
While East Coast temperatures are expected to hit the mid-90s this week, according to AccuWeather, Phoenix will hit a frightening 108 degrees on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. New York City won’t be far behind. The mercury is forecast to hit a blazing 98 degrees on Saturday, while slightly cooling to a high of 96 high on Sunday.
