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Iranian mechanic works during the heat surge in Tehran
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Daniel Swain for PBS — After Earth’s hottest day recorded on Sunday, Monday breaks new record

UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain discusses the global average temperature reached a new record high on Monday, surpassing the previous day’s record for PBS News. This marks the second consecutive year of extreme heat records, driven by human-caused climate change. “This is yet another illustration of just how much the Earth’s climate has warmed,” Swain said.