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Scientists Confirm August as One of Hottest Months Ever Recorded Globally

Global climate monitors report that August tied for the hottest month on record, driven by intensifying climate change and El Niño weather patterns. The extreme temperatures triggered widespread droughts and flooding across multiple continents.

10 Sept, 02:00 — 10 Sept, 09:04
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ReutersVery High9h ago

August was world's joint-hottest month on record, scientists say - Reuters

August was world's joint-hottest month on record, scientists say  Reuters

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APVery High9h ago

Global heat is stuck on high. Scientists say August was Earth's hottest month they've measured - AP News

Global heat is stuck on high. Scientists say August was Earth's hottest month they've measured  AP News

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BBCHigh9h ago

August was joint hottest month on record, says European climate agency

Climate change and the rising influence of El Niño saw August reach the record for warmest month.

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NYTMostly Factual9h ago

August Ties for Hottest Month on Record

Sweltering summer temperatures put last month on par with July 2023 for global warmth, scientists said. More records could be broken in the months ahead.

By Raymond Zhong

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FTVery High8h ago

Climate outlook is ‘not pretty’ after oceans break heat records for 100 days

Scientists say monthly temperature anomaly of more than 2C is possible as temporary El Niño cycle takes hold in Pacific region

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The GuardianMostly Factual6h ago

Climate solutions most likely to reach ‘positive tipping points’ revealed by scientists

Global shift towards clean electricity could trigger ‘cascade’ of progress, helping reduce air pollution, cut waste and revive oceans A rapid global shift to clean electricity could trigger a “cascade” of progress towards repairing the damage to the planet by the climate crisis, according to a report identifying the environmental solutions most likely to bring about change. The analysis focuses on “positive tipping points” – thresholds beyond which a sustainable technology or practice becomes...

By Matthew Pearce

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NPRHigh2h ago

Scientists say August was Earth's hottest month they've measured

The European climate service Copernicus said the Earth just sweltered through its hottest month on record in August. Scientists said the heat surge is mostly due to human-caused climate change.

By The Associated Press

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CNNMostly Factual6h ago

If August felt like the hottest month on Earth … you’re right - CNN

If August felt like the hottest month on Earth … you’re right  CNN

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DWHigh5h ago

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 of a new normal.

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SCMPMostly Factual7h ago

August was hottest month ever recorded globally, scientists say

The EU’s climate monitor said on Thursday that August was the hottest single month ever recorded globally, with ocean temperatures also reaching unprecedented highs as western Europe capped its warmest summer. In response to the assessment by the Copernicus Climate Change Service, the UN warned that until humanity weaned off fossil fuels, the planet would only push deeper into uncharted territory. Copernicus observations go back to 1940 but other evidence – such as ice cores, tree rings and...

By Agence France-Presse

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YahooMostly Factual6h ago

If August felt like the hottest month on Earth … you’re right

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straits-timesMostly Factual7h ago

Are we giving up on a 1.5 deg C limit to global warming? - The Straits Times

Are we giving up on a 1.5 deg C limit to global warming?  The Straits Times

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ndtvMostly Factual2h ago

August Was World's Joint-Hottest Month On Record, Say Scientists

The world just experienced its joint-hottest month since records began, with August pushing the planet's average global temperature to more than 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels.

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irish-independent3h ago

August was world's joint-hottest month on record, scientists say

Western Europe has just experienced its warmest summer on record

By Kate Abnett

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rte-newsMostly Factual6h ago

August world's joint hottest month on record - scientists

August was the world's joint hottest month on record, with global temperatures 1.65C above pre-industrial times, scientists have said.

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rfi-englishMostly Factual9h ago

August hottest month ever recorded globally, says EU monitor

The EU's climate monitor said Thursday that August was the hottest single month ever recorded globally, with ocean temperatures also reaching unprecedented highs as western Europe capped its warmest summer.

By RFI

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the-journal4h ago

August was the joint hottest month ever recorded

Ocean temperatures also reached unprecedented levels.

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Daily MaverickMostly Factual8h ago

August was world’s joint-hottest month on record, scientists say

BRUSSELS, Sept 10 (Reuters) - The world just experienced its joint-hottest month since records began, with August pushing the planet's average global temperature to more than 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels, the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said on Thursday.

By Reuters

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Bangkok PostMostly Factual8h ago

August ‘hottest month ever recorded globally’

PARIS - August was the hottest single month ever recorded globally, with ocean temperatures also reaching unprecedented highs as western Europe capped its warmest summer, the EU’s climate monitor said on Thursday.

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news24-saMostly Factual9h ago

August temperatures hit a global record - news24.com

August temperatures hit a global record  news24.com

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hurriyet-dailyMixed2h ago

August hottest month ever recorded globally: EU monitor

The EU’s climate monitor said on Sept. 10 that August was the hottest single month ever recorded globally, with ocean temperatures also reaching unprecedented highs as western Europe capped its warmest summer.

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Ahram OnlineMixed4h ago

August hottest month ever recorded globally: EU monitor - International - World - english.ahram.org.eg

August hottest month ever recorded globally: EU monitor - International - World  english.ahram.org.eg

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tempo-englishMostly Factual4h ago

August Hottest Month Ever Recorded, Says EU Monitor

Global temperatures hit a record high in August, surpassing the 2023 record as scientists warn of a new climate normal.

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star-kenyaMixed2h ago

August joint hottest month on record as climate change and El Niño drive heat - the-star.co.ke

August joint hottest month on record as climate change and El Niño drive heat  the-star.co.ke

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phnom-penh-postMixed5h ago

New homes, few jobs: 100ha farm project planned for displaced civilians

Plans are underway to construct an integrated farm covering nearly 100ha to create jobs and restore the livelihoods of the almost 500 families in Ta Keung Baitong village who were relocated because of the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict. The Preah Vihear provincial administration, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Agricultural and Rural Development [...]

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qatar-tribuneMixed6h ago

August was world’s joint hottest month on record: Scientists - Qatar Tribune

August was world’s joint hottest month on record: Scientists  Qatar Tribune

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First report: aftonbladet · 10 Sept, 02:00Full coverage: 69 · 7hWindow: 7h
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aftonbladet10 Sept, 02:00First to report

Rekordvarm augusti för hela världen

svenska-dagbladet10 Sept, 02:00

Augusti den varmaste månaden som uppmätts

NYT10 Sept, 02:00

August Ties for Hottest Month on Record

nos10 Sept, 02:00

Het was dit jaar wereldwijd de warmste augustus ooit gemeten

berlingske10 Sept, 02:01

August tangerer global varmerekord

AP10 Sept, 02:04

Global heat is stuck on high. Scientists say August was Earth's hottest month they've measured - AP News

rfi-english10 Sept, 02:04

August hottest month ever recorded globally, says EU monitor

Reuters10 Sept, 02:05

August was world's joint-hottest month on record, scientists say - Reuters

BBC10 Sept, 02:05

August was joint hottest month on record, says European climate agency

nrk10 Sept, 02:09

Tidenes varmeste måned: August satte ny global varmerekord

investing-com10 Sept, 02:12

August was world’s joint-hottest month on record, scientists say

news24-sa10 Sept, 02:19

August temperatures hit a global record - news24.com

vg10 Sept, 02:26

Ny klimarapport: August tangerte global varmerekord

le-figaro10 Sept, 02:29

Le mois d’août 2026 a été le mois le plus chaud jamais mesuré dans le monde

seneweb10 Sept, 02:41

Août 2026 a été le mois le plus chaud jamais mesuré dans le monde

Bangkok Post10 Sept, 02:45

August ‘hottest month ever recorded globally’

FT10 Sept, 03:00

Climate outlook is ‘not pretty’ after oceans break heat records for 100 days

Daily Maverick10 Sept, 03:02

August was world’s joint-hottest month on record, scientists say

iefimerida10 Sept, 03:17

Κοπέρνικος: Ο Αύγουστος του 2026 ήταν ο θερμότερος μήνας στα παγκόσμια χρονικά

naftemporiki10 Sept, 03:19

Αύγουστος 2026: Ο θερμότερος που έχει καταγραφεί ποτέ

SCMP10 Sept, 03:25

August was hottest month ever recorded globally, scientists say

yle-uutiset10 Sept, 03:25

Ilmatieteen laitos: Elokuu oli maailmanlaajuisesti mittaushistorian lämpimin

hvg10 Sept, 03:37

Megérkeztek a hűvösebb napok, van, ahol csak 21 fok lesz

straits-times10 Sept, 04:00

Are we giving up on a 1.5 deg C limit to global warming? - The Straits Times

la-vanguardia10 Sept, 04:00

Calentamiento sin pausa: agosto fue el mes más caluroso jamás registrado en el planeta

de-volkskrant10 Sept, 04:00

Augustus was wereldwijd de warmste maand ooit gemeten

die-presse10 Sept, 04:25

August 2026 war wärmster Monat seit Messbeginn

aktuality-sk10 Sept, 04:30

Tohtoročný august bol celosvetovo najteplejším v histórii meraní, kvôli horúčavám zomreli tisíce ľudí

irozhlas10 Sept, 04:32

Copernicus: Srpen, vyrovnal rekord z července 2023 a byl celosvětově nejteplejším měsícem historie

orf10 Sept, 04:46

August laut Copernicus weltweit wärmster Monat

aktualne-cz10 Sept, 04:59

Srpen byl celosvětově nejteplejším měsícem historie. Evropské léto lámalo rekordy

rte-news10 Sept, 05:00

August world's joint hottest month on record - scientists

The Guardian10 Sept, 05:00

Climate solutions most likely to reach ‘positive tipping points’ revealed by scientists

CNN10 Sept, 05:01

If August felt like the hottest month on Earth … you’re right - CNN

Yahoo10 Sept, 05:01

If August felt like the hottest month on Earth … you’re right

qatar-tribune10 Sept, 05:09

August was world’s joint hottest month on record: Scientists - Qatar Tribune

jutarnji-list10 Sept, 05:28

Ovogodišnji kolovoz bio je najtopliji mjesec otkako postoje mjerenja

delfi-lt10 Sept, 05:39

Praėjęs rugpjūtis pasaulyje buvo šilčiausias nuo pat stebėjimų pradžios

dh-les-sports10 Sept, 05:44

Août 2026 a été le mois le plus chaud jamais mesuré dans le monde

phnom-penh-post10 Sept, 05:47

New homes, few jobs: 100ha farm project planned for displaced civilians

newsbeast10 Sept, 05:53

Ο Αύγουστος του 2026 ήταν ο θερμότερος μήνας στα παγκόσμια χρονικά, η Ευρώπη το χειρότερο καλοκαίρι της ιστορίας της

il-sole-24-ore10 Sept, 05:55

Copernicus: agosto 2026 è stato il mese più caldo mai registrato

n1-bih10 Sept, 06:01

August je bio jedan od dva najtoplija mjeseca u svijetu otkako se vrše mjerenja

DW10 Sept, 06:01

August hottest month ever recorded, says EU monitor

digi2410 Sept, 06:10

Un nou record climatic: august 2026, cea mai caldă lună înregistrată vreodată, anunță Copernicus. România, afectată de secetă severă

20-minuten10 Sept, 06:12

Europa erlebte den heissesten August aller Zeiten

hotnews10 Sept, 06:28

Luna august a egalat recordul de căldură din istoria măsurătorilor meteorologice

tempo-english10 Sept, 06:32

August Hottest Month Ever Recorded, Says EU Monitor

der-spiegel10 Sept, 06:54

Klimakrise: Westeuropa erlebt heißesten Sommer seit Beginn der Aufzeichnungen

Ahram Online10 Sept, 06:55

August hottest month ever recorded globally: EU monitor - International - World - english.ahram.org.eg

der-standard10 Sept, 07:00

Der Sommer setzte den Gletschern Italiens stark zu

the-journal10 Sept, 07:01

August was the joint hottest month ever recorded

publico10 Sept, 07:03

Agosto foi o mês mais quente já registado no mundo

meta-mk10 Sept, 07:03

Август бил најтопол месец досега, според податоците на Европската агенција за клима

observador10 Sept, 07:05

Agosto foi o mês mais quente já registado no mundo

index-hr10 Sept, 07:13

Europa imala jedno od najtoplijih ljeta ikad. Kolovoz izjednačio rekord

lsm-lv10 Sept, 07:15

Meteorologi: Augusts visā pasaulē bija karstākais mēnesis novērojumu vēsturē

la-repubblica10 Sept, 07:20

Agosto 2026, mai sulla Terra abbiamo misurato tanto caldo. Tutti i dati del rapporto Copernicus

irish-independent10 Sept, 07:25

August was world's joint-hottest month on record, scientists say

klix-ba10 Sept, 07:27

August izjednačio rekord za najtopliji mjesec u historiji, premašena kritična granica

faz10 Sept, 07:30

Copernicus-Klimadienst: August war weltweit wärmster jemals gemessener Monat

helsingin-sanomat10 Sept, 07:38

Kuva­kooste | Mittaus­historian lämpimin elokuu tarkoitti toisaalla ruti­kuivuutta, toisaalla tulvia

n1-serbia10 Sept, 08:26

Kopernikus: Avgust bio najtopliji mesec na Zemlji, postoje dva uzroka - ekstremne pojave postaju intenzivnije

hurriyet-daily10 Sept, 08:27

August hottest month ever recorded globally: EU monitor

star-kenya10 Sept, 08:45

August joint hottest month on record as climate change and El Niño drive heat - the-star.co.ke

NPR10 Sept, 08:54

Scientists say August was Earth's hottest month they've measured

ndtv10 Sept, 09:04

August Was World's Joint-Hottest Month On Record, Say Scientists

indian-express10 Sept, 09:05

World records warmest August ever, says European climate agency

mkd-mk10 Sept, 09:23Latest update

Август 2026 – најтоплиот месец во историјата на мерењата