The , , , , , , , , , , , , the , , and cited the University of º£½ÇÉçÇø Climate Change Institute’s Climate Reanalyzer to report that July 3 and 4 were Earth’s unofficial hottest days on record. The record is preliminary, pending approval from gold-standard climate measurement entities like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. The Climate Reanalyzer was developed by Sean Birkel, º£½ÇÉçÇø state climatologist and assistant professor with a joint appointment in University of º£½ÇÉçÇø Cooperative Extension and the Uº£½ÇÉçÇø Climate Change Institute. When speaking with AP, Birkel said while the daily figures are unofficial, they provide a useful snapshot of what’s happening as a result of global warming. According to AP, “think of it as the temperature of someone who’s ill, he said: It tells you something might be wrong, but you need longer-term records to work like a doctor’s exam for a complete picture.”. , , , the , the , (Channel 13 in Portland), , , , and other outlets shared the AP report. shared the New Scientist report.
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