Record-breaking temperatures keep happening, but scientists say the message behind them is more important
In today’s warming world, every month or year seems like a scene out of Groundhog Day where it’s the same message over and over: Earth’s temperature is rising to dangerous levels. While some climate scientists also feel tired of the repetitiveness, they say it’s a message that bears repeating for a very important reason.
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![As we continue to pump fossil fuels into the atmosphere, experts say we can expect the trend of rising global temperatures to continue. A green road sign with the words "Record Highs Just Ahead" sits against the backdrop of a partially cloudy sky.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7030200.1700168694!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpeg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/record-high-climate-change.jpeg)
In today’s warming world, every month or year seems like a scene out of Groundhog Day where it’s the same message over and over: Earth’s temperature is rising to dangerous levels. While some climate scientists also feel tired of the repetitiveness, they say it’s a message that bears repeating for a very important reason.