'Worrying times for the planet' as world records hottest-ever week

Preliminary data show that the past week followed the hottest ever June, with both land and sea temperatures across the world having 'potentially devastating impacts on ecosystems and the environment'.

The world has recorded its hottest-ever week, signalling "worrying times for the planet" as it enters "uncharted territory", the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has said.

Preliminary data show that the past week followed the hottest ever June, with both land and sea temperatures across the world having "potentially devastating impacts on ecosystems and the environment", the global meteorological service said.