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August ties record as Earth’s hottest month ever measured
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Scientists report that August pushed global average temperatures to more than 1.5°C above pre‑industrial levels, tying the record for the hottest month on record. The EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service warns this reinforces the long‑term trend of escalating climate change impacts worldwide.[1][6]