This July, the global average surface temperature soared to 16.68°C, marking the third highest reading since 1940, surpassing pre-industrial levels by a notable 1.25°C. Despite a slight decline in temperatures compared to the previous two years, the impacts of climate change continue to be starkly evident. Regions such as Turkey, Northern Europe, China, and Japan experienced unprecedented heatwaves, while Central Europe, North America, Western Russia, and India witnessed comparatively cooler temperatures.