Source: By Joanne Rose -24th July 2023
In what has been deemed the hottest June on record, the world finds itself grappling with an unprecedented heatwave that shows no signs of relenting in July. This soaring temperature is not only endangering millions of lives but also straining electricity grids to their limits as individuals turn to air conditioners to seek refuge from the scorching heat. Heat alerts have been spreading across the globe, warning of hazardous conditions for human health.
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