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August 2026 was the hottest month ever on Earth with extreme disasters
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- August was the hottest month ever on Earth with extreme disastersS1
- The average global temperature in August broke the previous record set in 2023. Climate scientists say record summer heat in the northern hemisphere and warmer oceans are all part of a new normal.S2
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August 2026 was the hottest month ever on Earth with extreme disasters
August was the hottest month ever on Earth with extreme disasters
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August hottest month ever recorded, says EU monitor
The average global temperature in August broke the previous record set in 2023. Climate scientists say record summer heat in the northern hemisphere and warmer oceans are all part…
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Published Sep 10, 2026
What to know
- August was the hottest month ever on Earth with extreme disastersS1
- The average global temperature in August broke the previous record set in 2023. Climate scientists say record summer heat in the northern hemisphere and warmer oceans are all part of a new normal.S2
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