August was world’s joint hottest month on record – scientists

The European climate service Copernicus reports that August was the world's joint hottest month ever recorded, reaching 1.65C above pre-industrial levels. Scientists attribute this extreme heat to climate change and the rising influence of El Niño. This record follows a period of intense heatwaves that began in May, contributing to a sustained run of global temperature highs. The data confirms that the Earth sweltered through this period, marking a significant milestone in measured global heat.