New York City is experiencing a severe heat wave, contributing to record global temperatures recently reported by the Copernicus Climate Change Service. On July 22, 2024, Earth recorded an unprecedented average temperature of 17.15 degrees Celsius (62.87 degrees Fahrenheit), surpassing the previous day's record of 17.09 degrees Celsius. This spike in temperature is attributed to human-induced climate change, with scientists noting that such high temperatures have not been experienced in over 120,000 years. The extreme heat has been felt globally, with notable records including India's new high of 52.3 degrees Celsius in Delhi. Climate experts warn that without substantial action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, these record-breaking temperatures could become the norm, severely impacting weather patterns and ecosystems. As heat waves and extreme weather events continue to escalate, the urgency for effective climate policies has never been clearer.