August joint-hottest month on record as climate change and El Niño drive heat

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

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  • Climate change and the rising influence of El Niño saw August reach the record for warmest month.
  • Reported by BBC Science and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:05:47 UTC.

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  1. August was the joint hottest month on record

  2. August joint-hottest month on record as climate change and El Niño drive heat

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

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