Extreme heatwaves have rocked the United States, while temperatures in Beijing, the capital of China, shattered June records as climate envoys from the two largest producers of greenhouse gases get ready to meet next month. This month, temperatures in certain parts of North America were about 10 degrees Celsius above the seasonal average, and dangerous air was covered over Canada and the U.S. East Coast by forest fire smoke, with carbon emissions reaching a record 160 million metric tons.
Extreme heatwaves have rocked the United States, while temperatures in Beijing, the capital of China, shattered June records as climate envoys from the two largest producers of greenhouse gases get ready to meet next month.
Extreme heat has been recorded in Spain, Iran, and Vietnam, prompting concerns that the deadly summer of last year could become commonplace. Deaths have reportedly increased in India, one of the most climate-vulnerable nations, as a result of continuous high temperatures.