https://www.scmp.com/rss/321857/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com The UN’s meteorological agency says the global average surface temperature in 2015 is likely to be the warmest on record. The Hong Kong Observatory believes this year will be the city’s warmest since records began in 1884. In India, a severe heat wave claimed the lives of more than 2,500 people in May. And, three months ago, Hong Kong experienced its hottest day on record. The message is clear. Despite fluctuations, on a long-term scale, global temperatures are unquestionably rising. Hong Kong... https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/1888904/2015-may-be-warmest-record-heat-waves-will-only-intensify?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/1888904/2015-may-be-warmest-record-heat-waves-will-only-intensify?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Dec 2015 04:03:39 +0000