The UN Says The Era Of Global Warming Has Ended And We’re Now Entering The Stage Of Global Boiling

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According to the United Nations, the era of global warming has ended and the period of "global boiling" has begun.

"Climate change is here. It is terrifying. And it is just the beginning," UN Secretary-General António Guterres conveyed during a press conference on Thursday (July 27).

“It is still possible to limit global temperature rise to 1.5C [above pre-industrial levels], and avoid the very worst of climate change.”

"But only with dramatic, immediate climate action.”

The announcement this week that the past three weeks had been the warmest on record and that July would probably be the hottest month ever recorded was followed by Guterres' remarks.

“Humanity is in the hot seat,” Guterres said.

“For vast parts of North America, Asia, Africa, and Europe, it is a cruel summer. For the entire planet, it is a disaster. And for scientists, it is unequivocal – humans are to blame.”

“All this is entirely consistent with predictions and repeated warnings.”

"The only surprise is the speed of the change. Climate change is here, it is terrifying, and it is just the beginning. The era of global warming has ended; the era of global boiling has arrived.”

Governments all over the world were encouraged to respond right away by Guterres.

“The air is unbreathable, the heat is unbearable, and the level of fossil fuel profits and climate inaction is unacceptable,” he said.

"Leaders must lead. No more hesitancy, no more excuses, no more waiting for others to move first. There is simply no more time for that.”

“It is still possible to limit global temperature rise to 1.5C and avoid the very worst of climate change but only with dramatic, immediate climate action.”

"We have seen some progress – a robust rollout of renewables and some positive steps from sectors such as shipping – but none of this is going far enough or fast enough. Accelerating temperatures demand accelerated action.”

Petteri Taalas, the secretary general of the World Meteorological Organization, added: “The need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is more urgent than ever before. Climate action is not a luxury but a must.”

While wildfires have destroyed Canada and floods have wreaked havoc in parts of Northern India, heatwaves have been sweeping sections of Europe and the US for the past three weeks.

Due to the full impact of El Nio, scientists warn that the second half of the year will be significantly warmer.

As the era of global boiling takes hold, we stand at a critical juncture in human history.

The decisions made today will determine the fate of future generations and the countless species that share our planet. The call for immediate and dramatic climate action is a call to protect our world, our home, and our future.