[jiggyjace]

I think it's unwise to constantly associate normal temperature fluctuations with any threat to civilization. If anything, it might be a leading indicator of mass migration. But we shouldn't ignore evidence to the contrary, mass influx of population towards warm areas, like the Sun Belt. If anything, humanity has increased in its capabilities to live in hot temperatures.

[Timon3]

Did you not read the part where it's the hottest day recorded? That is, by definition, not a normal temperature fluctuation.

[jiggyjace]

Hottest day recorded, likely since 1871 (1), but actually we don't know because the article doesn't offer that information. The Earth has been around much longer though.

(1): https://data.noaa.gov/onestop/collections/details/55bedd68-b...

[Timon3]

> Hottest day recorded, likely since 1871 (1), but actually we don't know because the article doesn't offer that information. The Earth has been around much longer though.

Why does it matter how long the earth has been around? We're not talking about the hottest day of all time (remember that for a long time the earth had a molten crust), we're specifically talking about the hottest recorded day. It sounds like you're putting it as a gotcha when it's just the topic.