'Terrifying': Tuesday Was Hottest Day Ever, Breaking Record Set Just 24 Hours Earlier
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"Not a milestone we should be celebrating," said one climate scientist. "It's a death sentence for people and ecosystems."

Data from the U.S. National Centers for Environmental Prediction shows that the average global temperature reached 17.01°C, or 62.62°F, on Monday—making it the hottest day ever recorded.

The record lasted just 24 hours.