global heat records

March is 10th straight month to be hottest on record, scientists say

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March is 10th straight month to be hottest on record, scientists say

WASHINGTON —  For the 10th consecutive month, Earth in March set a new monthly record for global heat — with both air temperatures and the world’s oceans hitting an all-time high for the month, the European Union climate agency Copernicus said. March 2024 averaged 14.14 degrees Celsius (57.9 degrees Fahrenheit), exceeding the previous record from … Read more

Scientists Explain Record-Shattering 2023 Heat — ‘Warming May Be Worsening’

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Scientists Explain Record-Shattering 2023 Heat — ‘Warming May Be Worsening’

The latest calculations from several science agencies showing Earth obliterated global heat records last year may seem scary. But scientists worry that what’s behind those numbers could be even worse. The Associated Press asked more than three dozen scientists in interviews and emails what the smashed records mean. Most said they fear acceleration of climate … Read more