Oil companies are laughing while the world burns

And the news media is once again failing to connect the dots.

A family in Chongqing, China tries to cool off as temperatures reach 98°F (37°C). Source: He Penglei/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images

Over the July 4th holiday, while Americans were firing up their barbecues and setting off fireworks, the world broke a new record. 

Earth had her three hottest days ever recorded since instrumental measurements began…