• • Record Highs: The Earth’s oceans are at their hottest June temperatures on record.
  • The Numbers: According to Europe’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, global sea surface temperatures spiked to 21°C  69.8°F.
  • Impact: This massive buildup of atmospheric energy is altering global weather patterns and contributing to more intense storms and flooding. 

• • Mid-Atlantic and Northeast: A dangerous, multi-day heat dome has settled over the eastern half of the country.
  • The Numbers: Nearly 1 in 2 Americans (about 150 million people) are under heat alerts. Washington, D.C., and New York City are forecasting triple-digit heat and heat indices soaring between 110°F  and 115°F.
  • Impact: High humidity limits the body’s ability to cool off, causing a high risk of heat illness. 

• • Widespread Warnings: A series of relentless, deadly heatwaves continues to sweep across the continent.
  • The Numbers: Countries like Spain, France, and Britain are experiencing temperatures around 40°C or  104°F.
  • Impact: Unprecedented May and June heatwaves are drying out soil and pushing the continent to early summer red-alerts for heat.

• Climatic Drivers: Human-induced climate change combined with a strong El Niño is pushing global mean temperatures into record-breaking territory. 
• The Baseline: The World Meteorological Organization projects that average global surface temperatures will remain exceptionally high, pushing perilously close to the 1.5°C warming threshold.

NOTE: IN 1877 THE PLANET HEATED UP 1.5°C, for a few months and over 50 million humans died.