Accelerating temperatures need accelerated action, says UN chief

UNITED NATIONS, July 28: Humanity is in the hot seat, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Thursday, underscoring the need to accelerate climate action.

Citing the latest data, Guterres told reporters that July 2023 has already seen the hottest three-week period ever recorded, the three hottest days on record, and the highest-ever ocean temperatures for this time of year.