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Earth surpasses unofficial heat record

The unofficial hottest day on planet Earth was recorded earlier this week. The rising temperatures are causing growing concerns over the long-term effects of climate change. Chris Field, director of the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment, joined CBS News to talk about the scorching temperatures.
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