A hotter planet: August heat smashes climate records
- Posted on September 10, 2026
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A hotter planet: August heat smashes climate records
Earth experienced its hottest month ever in August, surpassing climate thresholds. This extreme heat resulted from human-caused climate change and a strong El Nino. Global ocean temperatures also tied their all-time record for the warmest month. The United States recorded its hottest summer, breaking records from the Dust Bowl era. Scientists warn that continued fossil fuel burning will lead to more record-breaking heat.
