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Climate Change: Record Hot Year in U.S.

Updated 2026-10-02 20:40 UTC 1 source Negative

2026 is on track to be the hottest year for the United States, with temperatures soaring and setting new records. Climate scientists warn that this trend could continue unless significant action is taken.

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Scientific American

2026 has been a record hot year for the U.S.—it can only get worse

So far this year has been ridiculously hot. If it stays that way, 2026 could set a sobering new record

2026-10-02 18:14 UTC

Scientific American

Could a giant iceberg really break off Greenland? Scientists check Tom Cruise’s new movie Digger

In the movie, a giant iceberg from Greenland floats into the sea, imperiling millions—but is that even possible?

2026-10-02 19:00 UTC