A woman, bottom left, stands on the balcony of a cruise ship which is docked at Athens’ port city of Piraeus, as the sun rises, July 22. In Greece, the last monthly bulletin of the National Meteorological Service (EMY) noted that June ‘was recorded as the hottest ever, in Greece.’ [AP]
In the midst of political events and the Paris Olympic Games, the focus shifted to the record-breaking temperatures experienced recently. The earth saw its hottest days in history, marking a significant shift that calls for urgent action. Human activities, particularly since the Industrial Age, have contributed significantly to this alarming rise in temperatures.
The global community, through initiatives like the Paris Agreement, aimed to address climate change and limit temperature increases to 1.5 degrees Celsius. However, recent data shows that the temperature rise has exceeded these limits, posing a threat to the environment and societies worldwide.
Greece, in particular, faced extreme heat in June, with temperatures soaring above average levels. The need for a sustainable revolution in various sectors like agriculture, transportation, and energy production has become more evident. To combat the climate crisis, a collective effort is required to mitigate its impact and secure a sustainable future.
Dealing with the climate crisis demands a revolution in every sphere of human activity.
As the world grapples with escalating temperatures and their consequences, the urgency for change becomes increasingly apparent. The threat to our environment and way of life necessitates immediate action to safeguard our planet’s future.