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

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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.

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  • The European climate service Copernicus said the Earth just sweltered through its hottest month on record in August.
  • Reported by NPR and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:54:00 UTC.

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  1. Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum opens a major Yayoi Kusama exhibition after her death last month

  2. World’s largest contract chipmaker TSMC sees August revenue surge over 53% to record high

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

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