Hottest July ever signals ‘era of global boiling has arrived’ says UN chiefAs wildfires raged across Southern Europe and North Africa, top UN climate scientists said on Thursday that it was “virtually certain” that July 2023 will be the warmest on record. ‘Era of global boiling’Speaking at UN Headquarters, the Secretary-General underscored the need for global action on emissions, climate adaptation and climate finance. He warned that “the era of global warming has ended” and “the era of global boiling has arrived.”Although climate change is evident, “we can still stop the worst,” he said. Climate action nowHe said leaders “must step up for climate action and climate justice”, particularly those from the G20 leading industrial nations, responsible for 80 per cent of global emissions. No more delays or excuses.”Mr. Guterres also reiterated the need for “a course correction in the global finance system” to support accelerated climate action.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 28, 2023 17:04 UTC