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The world has experienced its hottest day on record, according to meteorologists.

The average global temperature reached 17.01C (62.62F) on Monday, according to the US National Centres for Environmental Prediction.

The figure surpasses the previous record of 16.92C (62.46F) - set back in August 2016.

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[–] spread@programming.dev 43 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Honestly voting now is to little too late. The Overton window isn't anywhere near the point of allowing actually meaningful change and the 4-5 year cycle of voting is too slow. If we really want to solve anything, the change should be systemic. Still, voting is important.

[–] PopOfAfrica@lemmy.one 48 points 1 year ago (1 children)

We need some harsh mandates. Look at what Work From Home did for wildlife and emmisions in a short amount of time.

We need that style of change. Big, bold, and life altering.

[–] killa44@lemmy.world 25 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

But what about the feelings of the rich people? They might not like that!

[–] ShakyPerception@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

And their quarterly profits!

[–] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 7 points 1 year ago

Of course voting alone won't do it. We need a lot more. Holding billionaires to account will go a long way as well.