How this summer may have been when climate change felt real

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What happened

This summer has seen hot weather records broken, drought and major damage from fires.

Key facts

  • This summer has seen hot weather records broken, drought and major damage from fires.
  • Reported by BBC Science and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:22:40 UTC.

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