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World sees hottest day since records began (www.bbc.com)

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Scientists at the US National Centers for Environmental Prediction said that the world's average temperature had reached 17.01C on 3 July, breaking the previous record of 16.92C that had stood since August 2016.

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[–] NodusCursorius@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Why not be on the right side of history?

This singular line always sets off mental alarm bells, for me. From movies to historical speeches, I associate it with deception or extreme evangelism. I'm certainly not claiming you are doing either but did it feel it socially prudent to bring up.

[–] RockyBockySocky@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

I can see that.

I think it's fair to call fighting climate change and animal cruelty "the right side" tho :)