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August Just Set a Global Heat and Humidity Record—and It Wasn’t Close
August 2026 has been officially recorded as the hottest month in Earth's history, driven by strengthening El Niño patterns.
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August 2026 has been officially recorded as the hottest month in Earth's history, driven by strengthening El Niño patterns.
Global ocean temperatures have reached a new peak, with July 2026 officially recorded as the hottest July on record.
Antarctica's Concordia Station has recorded minus 119.4°F, the lowest temperature seen on Earth in over a decade.
Antarctica is experiencing record-breaking winter temperatures alongside significant sea ice loss, sparking urgent scientific concern.