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2026 will be the hottest year on record, leading scientist predicts

The second half of this year will almost certainly see the start of an El Niño phase that could lead to extreme heat across much of the g…

Source New Scientist AI Summary Updated May 1, 2026

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The second half of this year will almost certainly see the start of an El Niño phase that could lead to extreme heat across much of the globe, and James Hansen expects that to make this year surpass 2024 as the hottest on record

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