August 2026 ties July 2023 as the hottest month ever recorded, with 32,000 heat deaths in Europe
Global temperatures hit 16.96°C, or 1.65°C above pre-industrial levels, driven by human-caused climate change and a strengthening El Niño. Scientists warn the worst is still ahead: El Niño's biggest effect on global temperatures is expected over the coming year.
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