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The world has experienced its hottest day on record, according to meteorologists.

The average global temperature reached 17.01C (62.62F) on Monday, according to the US National Centres for Environmental Prediction.

The figure surpasses the previous record of 16.92C (62.46F) - set back in August 2016.

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[-] Chadsmo@lemmy.world 35 points 1 year ago

Whenever someone mentions the future a few decades from now as a time frame for doing things I usually just say ‘well in 2050 we’ll be killing each other for water and air conditioning so I don’t think it’s ( whatever they’re talking about ) going to matter so much’.

[-] intensely_human@lemm.ee -1 points 1 year ago

Would you like to bet some money on this prediction?

[-] Chadsmo@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Nah but I’ll bet you a few litres of drinking water payable in 2050.

[-] intensely_human@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Ooh clever. What’s your prediction about how much those liters of water will cost? Do you think money will be gone by 2050, a vestige of a pre-apocalyptic era?

[-] Chadsmo@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

One can only hope money is gone by then , climate change or not. We have the resources as a planet and civilisation to take care of everyone and make sure everyone is housed and fed , yet we decide to let human beings fall by the wayside.

[-] intensely_human@lemm.ee 0 points 1 year ago

And you think the use of money is to blame for that?

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