Global warming a major concern

Across Europe, thousands were evacuated as wildfires raged in soaring heat. In the United Kingdom, where thermostats rose above 40C for the first time in recorded history, major internet servers were knocked offline due to cooling system failures and planes had to be diverted from melting runways. Meanwhile, in North America, several US states recorded record daily temperatures, with multiple major cities declaring heat emergencies and opening cooling centers for the public.