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🗞️ Driving the news: Earth recorded its hottest day twice in a row, with global average temperatures reaching about 62.87°F (17.15°C) on Monday, surpassing a record set the previous day
• These figures were reported by the Copernicus Climate Change Service, raising concerns among experts

🔭 The context: The previous record of 62.74°F (17.08°C) was set last year
• The trend of increasing temperatures is driven by factors such as the Northern Hemisphere's seasonal patterns and unusually warm temperatures in Antarctica, exacerbated by human-induced climate change

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The consecutive record-setting days highlight the severity of the global climate crisis, with rising temperatures leading to more extreme weather events like heatwaves, droughts, and floods
• This underscores the urgent need for drastic measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

⏭️ What's next: Experts predict that as greenhouse gas emissions continue, more temperature records will likely be broken, emphasizing the necessity of global climate action to mitigate these impacts

💬 One quote: "We are now in truly uncharted territory and as the climate keeps warming, we are bound to see new records being broken in future months and years." — Carlo Buontempo, Director of Copernicus Climate Change Service

📈 One stat: The global average temperature reached approximately 62.87°F (17.15°C) on Monday, setting a new record

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