Mexico's Temperature Soars: UNAM Expert Sounds Alarm on Climate Change

Mexico's Climate Crisis: A UNAM Expert Warns of Accelerating Global Warming Mexico is experiencing the effects of global warming at an alarming rate. According to Francisco Estrada, from the UNAM's Climate Change Program, the country's temperature is increasing at 3.2 degrees Celsius per century, significantly higher than the global average. This rapid warming is leading to more frequent and intense heat waves, prolonged droughts impacting agriculture and water resources, and more severe weather events. "The global warming hasn't slowed down despite El Niño and La Niña cycles," Estrada warned, highlighting that in Mexico, the temperature increase has already reached 1.8 degrees. This is having a devastating impact on various sectors. For example, coffee production in Veracruz is projected to decrease by 48%. The coming week will bring another heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 48 degrees Celsius and heat indexes up to 50 degrees Celsius across much of the country. This underscores the urgent need for action to mitigate the effects of climate change in Mexico and globally. The situation serves as a stark reminder of the real and immediate consequences of inaction.