August Ties Record as World's Hottest Month, Breaching 1.5°C Threshold

Scientists have confirmed that August 2024 was the joint-hottest month ever recorded in global history. The planet's average temperature during August exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. This marks a significant climate milestone, as 1.5°C is the critical warming limit set by international climate agreements. The record ties August with a previous month as the most extreme heat event since global temperature records began.
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