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Global Temperature Hits Record High

Updated 2026-09-10 02:10 UTC 1 source Negative

August was the joint hottest month on record, with temperatures exceeding 1.5°C above preindustrial levels due to global warming and a strong El Niño event.

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New Scientist

August was the joint hottest month on record

Global warming and a record El Niño have pushed Earth’s temperature more than 1.5°C above the preindustrial average, and further heat is on the way

2026-09-10 02:00 UTC