Scientists have reported that August was the hottest month on record. The European climate service Copernicus attributes this to human-caused climate change and a strong El Nino. The globe averaged 62.53 degrees Fahrenheit, setting a new high.
This temperature is considered a tie with the previous record set in July 2023, due to the margin being within the uncertainty level. The heat has contributed to the hottest Northern Hemisphere summer measured. Further information on this record-breaking heat is available from Copernicus.
Details on the implications of this heat and the ongoing climate trends can be found through the European climate service's reports.
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