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Earth’s average temperature set a new unofficial record high on Thursday, the third such milestone in a week that already rated as the hottest on record. The planetary average hit

Earths average temperature set a new unofficial record high on Thursday, the third such milestone in a week that already rated as the hottest on record and what one prominent

Scientists say the heat is driven by two factors: Long-term warming from greenhouse gas emissions from the burning of fossil fuels and a natural El Nino warming in the Pacific.

OPINION: Our editorial on sweltering temperatures.

For four days in a row, the planet reached its hottest day ever recorded as regions all over the world endure dangerous heat.

"I don't think it's crucial how 'official' the numbers are, what matters is that they are huge and dangerous and wouldn't have happened without climate change," climate scientist Friederike Otto said.

The world recorded its hottest day ever on Thursday, breaking previous highs set on Monday and Tuesday as global average temperatures continue to climb, according to data from the U.S. National...

The planets temperature continues to reach record levels this week that have not been measured in the modern record-keeping era.

The planetary average hit 63 degrees Fahrenheit, surpassing the 62.9-degree mark set Tuesday and equaled Wednesday, according to data from a University of Maine tool.

For 3rd Time This Week Earth Set An 'Unofficial' Heat Record?