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

NPRThursday, September 10, 2026 at 8:54 AM

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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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This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. 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. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Scientists and August.
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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.

Why it matters

This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.

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  1. NPR published: Scientists say August was Earth's hottest month they've measured

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Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Scientists and August.

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