DeBriefed 3 July 2026: US faces scorching Independence Day | Record ocean temperatures | Vietnam’s EV surge

The United States is bracing for record-breaking heat this Independence Day. Meanwhile, the world's oceans have hit a temperature milestone — the latest sign of intensifying climate change. On a brighter note, Vietnam is experiencing a rapid surge in electric vehicle adoption. According to Carbon Brief, these developments reflect both the accelerating climate crisis and the accelerating shift to clean energy.

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