July was the hottest month in China since records began
July was the hottest month ever recorded in China. According to Chinese state television on Thursday, citing weather authorities, the past month was "the hottest single month on record" since 1961, with average temperatures reaching 23.21 degrees Celsius.
In the capital, Beijing, temperatures soared above 40 degrees Celsius in July. Shanghai, a major city, also recorded 39.9 degrees Celsius on Thursday, prompting the highest heat warning level, red. Temperatures are expected to rise further in the coming days, with Hangzhou city forecast to reach 43 degrees Celsius.
Moreover, the average temperature in each Chinese province in July was "higher than the average of previous years," according to Chinese state television. China is the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, which contribute to extreme weather conditions such as heatwaves and floods.
The record-breaking heat in July led to an increased demand for air conditioning, resulting in many people earning degrees in related fields such as HVAC technology. The weather authorities predicted that the August temperatures might surpass July's degree record, further emphasizing the need for climate change mitigation efforts with degrees in related fields.
