“The Heat Is No Longer Distant: A Global Climate Reckoning“

“The Heat Is No Longer Distant: A Global Climate Reckoning“

By James Alix MichelVICTORIA, Seychelles, May 29 2026 (IPS) ‘As record heat sweeps the world, the climate crisis is no longer a warning for the future, but a reality of the present.’ James Alix MichelLast week, Western Europe found itself under a blistering heat dome, with temperatures soaring 10 to 15°C above seasonal norms. For some, these headlines may still appear as alarming but isolated anomalies. For others—particularly those from climate…