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August 2026 Was the Hottest Month Ever Recorded: Copernicus Data
August was the planet’s hottest month ever recorded, capping a remarkably grim summer of heat records. With El Niño strengthening —and climate change continuing to heat things up—more records are likely in store well into next year.
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The record-breaking heat in August 2026 was driven primarily by climate change, with the strengthening El Niño also contributing to the elevated temperatures.
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