The world has experienced its hottest day on record, according to meteorologists. The average global temperature reached 17.01C (62.62F) on Monday, according to the US National Centres for Environmental Prediction. It comes as the southern US and China have been hit by heatwaves, while temperatures in North Africa have neared 50C (122F).

The world has experienced its hottest day on record, according to meteorologists.

The average global temperature reached 17.01C (62.62F) on Monday, according to the US National Centres for Environmental Prediction.

The figure surpasses the previous record of 16.92C (62.46F) - set back in August 2016.

  • intensely_human@lemm.eeEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Here is how I interpreted those comments:

    We need some harsh mandates. Look at what Work From Home did for wildlife and emmisions in a short amount of time.

    "During the height of the pandemic, the air got substantially better as a result of people not traveling (lockdowns)”

    We need that style of change. Big, bold, and life altering.

    “We need to be willing to disrupt people’s lives like we did during pandemic response (lockdowns)”

    —

    But what about the feelings of rich people? They might not like that!

    “Those disruptions’ negative effects would be felt by rich people, but I don’t care about their narrow needs compared to the needs of all humanity”

    If you disagree with my interpretation, what is your interpretation (in your own words) of what was being said?

    • Sparlock@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I’d be happy to explain what they said. But you need to explain the extra leaps of logic you used to get where you did.

      • intensely_human@lemm.eeEnglish
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        1 year ago

        I’ve answered some of your questions. It’s your turn because this conversation is unfair if I’m putting in 10x more effort than you.

        • Sparlock@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          1 year ago

          Nah. You made all the wild claims. You don’t get to shift the burden when someone calls you on your bullshit.

          If you won’t, or can’t, that’s fine. I’ll just assume you were full of shit all along and everyone else that reads this will be justified in doing the same.

          TLDR; put up or shut up.

          • intensely_human@lemm.eeEnglish
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            1 year ago

            If you won’t, or can’t, that’s fine. I’ll just assume you were full of shit all along

            Yeah that’s basically my point. I was trying to be polite with the asking for some effort on you part too, but really what I’m getting at is that you can’t provide those answers because you know the moment you enter an honest discussion you might have to step out of the inquisitor role which you obviously enjoy.

            You win. I lose. Good night.

            • Sparlock@lemmy.worldEnglish
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              1 year ago

              So you won’t explain yourself and try to call me the asshole for asking you to back up your claims.

              Gotcha.

              You can, with all due respect, fuck off now.