Europe’s Copernicus Service Records Joint Hottest August
August tied as the hottest month ever recorded globally, matching the record set in July 2023 at 16.96C, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.
Samantha Burgess
Global Sea Surface Temperatures Hit Record Highs in July
Global sea surface temperatures reached record highs this July, surpassing the previous 2023 record. Driven by climate change and a strengthening El Niño, the heat has fueled marine heatwaves across the Atlantic and Mediterranean, compounding extreme land-based heatwaves that have triggered wildfires and energy disruptions across Western Europe. Record Ocean Heat and the Influence of … Read more
Western Europe Hits Record-Breaking Temperatures Amid Heat Wave
Western Europe recorded its hottest June-July period on record this year, surpassing the previous high set in 2022, according to the European climate agency Copernicus. The extreme heat, which began in May, has fueled widespread wildfires, prolonged drought conditions, and resulted in thousands of projected heat-related deaths across the region. Record-Breaking Temperatures and Regional Impact … Read more