One of the challenges in writing about the climate crisis is the numbing repetition of record-breaking heat. The current pace of global warming is such that every year or two, a new high is reached. On Tuesday, for instance, Israel recorded its highest heat index ever. The previous record was set only last year, and this latest one will likely stand only until Wednesday afternoon, when it's expected to be broken yet again.
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