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Extreme has hit countries across the this year. Scientists say we are at the of an era that will see more heat-related . In the past year, Earth was 1.64ºC hotter than in pre-industrial times. Extreme are being seen all across California in the USA. In Death Valley, the hit 53.9º Celsius earlier this week. Meanwhile, Las Vegas broke its all-time heat . The temperature there reached a 48.9ºC. In the past year, countries have recorded extreme heat across all continents. This has caused wildfires, drought and death. In Saudi Arabia last month, over 1,000 people collapsed and died on a to Mecca. Climate scientist Aditi Mukherji said this showed Earth is in .

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