As a record-breaking heatwave is causing discomfort around the world, a wax figure of former President Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) installed in an elementary school in Washington has melted like ice cream.
According to the Washington Post (WP) on June 24, a 6-foot tall wax figure of Lincoln that was installed in the schoolyard of Garrison Elementary School in Washington D.C. last February has melted. The figure lost its shape as temperatures around 95°F continued for several days.
The heatwave continues in the northeastern and midwestern regions of the United States due to a heat dome phenomenon.
Areas with relatively high latitudes and a significant proportion of greenery have generally experienced less severe heat in the past. However, this year, temperatures have soared, causing severe distress for residents.
In some parts of the northeastern U.S., such as Manchester, New Hampshire, temperatures have risen by about 59°F compared to this time of year.
The National Weather Service (NWS) announced that about 15 million people across the U.S. are under a heatwave warning, and 90 million people are under a heatwave watch, with a significant increase in heat-related illnesses.
Not only in the United States, but also in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, people are suffering from record-breaking heatwaves.
On top of the heat-related damages, some regions are also reporting abnormal weather such as floods and hailstorms.
Axios reported that these heatwaves, floods, wildfires, and various weather anomalies are strongly linked to global warming caused by increased greenhouse gas emissions.
