A new record for perceived heat was recorded in Rio de Janeiro. The thermometer rose to 40 degrees Celsius. But the perceived heat index exceeded 62 degrees. It is the highest since 2014, when Rio began recording such data. Locals and tourists flock to the beach - closer to the sea. The pools are also full of people. However, not everyone has the opportunity to escape the heat. In poor areas, people...
The intensity of global warming last year exceeded all expected limits and led to various extreme weather events and natural disasters. According to information from various climate centers (Copernicus, ECMWF, European Commission), last year was approximately 1.48 °C warmer than the average for the long-term period in the pre-industrial era (i.e. the second half of the 19th century) and with a margin...
