The United Nations' weather agency is warning of an increased risk of death due to surging temperatures.
The World Meteorological Organization announced on Tuesday the heatwave being felt around the world was caused by climate change.
Meanwhile, air quality alerts are in place across the US and Canada, caused by hundreds of wildfires.
Sally Patterson reports from New York.
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