July 2024 Breaks Global Heat Records, Signaling Climate Peril

Record-breaking temperatures and moisture levels highlight the urgent need for climate action.

July 2024 was the hottest month globally since record-keeping began in 1850.
The month saw unprecedented heat across 13.8% of the Earth's surface.
Death Valley recorded the highest monthly average temperature ever measured on Earth.
The streak of global record-high temperatures extended for 14 consecutive months.
Experts warn that climate change, driven by fossil fuel use, is the primary cause.