Amid the news of the hottest day ever recorded on Earth, Amnesty International has criticized the countries’ policies to address global warming, saying “the time for solutions is running out.”
In a tweet on Wednesday, Amnesty asked: “How many more global warming records must be broken before governments take action to protect everyone’s right to a healthy environment?”
According to their data analysis, the US National Centers for Environmental Prediction has just announced that Monday (July 3) has been recorded as the hottest day ever globally. According to the center’s statistics, the average temperature of the Earth on that day reached 17.01 degrees Celsius, exceeding the previous record of 16.92 degrees Celsius in August 2016.
Amnesty International highlighted this alarming development, stating, “With the world on course to exceed an agreed limit of a 1.5˚C rise in average global temperatures, the climate crisis upon us is costing lives and livelihoods, and the time for solutions is running out.”
The organization has called upon countries participating in the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference to agree to accelerate the phasing out of fossil fuels, stop the exploitation of new fossil fuel resources, and fully honor existing commitments to climate finance.
In Afghanistan, the Taliban’s rise to power has deepened the economic crisis and hindered international funding for vital water resources and climate change projects. This leaves farmers more vulnerable to worsening climate conditions and significantly increases forced migrations.
A UN Report reveals that 64% of households experienced drought in the past six months, causing severe economic shocks and food insecurity.
The International Rescue Committee ranks Afghanistan as the third most affected country by climate change, exacerbated by harsh winters that displace people and devastate their lands and crops.
The climate crisis is a global problem, but it is having a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities. We must act now to protect the rights of all people to a healthy environment.
