Earth experienced its hottest month ever in August, surpassing climate thresholds. This extreme heat resulted from human-caused climate change and a strong El Nino. Global ocean temperatures also tied their all-time record for the warmest month. The United States recorded its hottest summer, breaking records from the Dust Bowl era. Scientists warn that continued fossil fuel burning will lead to more record-breaking heat.

NOAA data show unprecedented heat, as deepening drought, shrinking reservoirs, and a severe wildfire season underscore the growing impacts of a warming climate. Could El Niño…

The United States had its hottest summer since records began, says NOAA, with August also setting a new heat record.

Climate scientists say August 2026 was a ‘remarkable month’ in the global climate record