August 2026 sets global heat record

European Copernicus Observatory reports show that August 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded globally, with an average temperature of 16.96°C, surpassing the previous record set in July 2023. Summer in Western Europe saw temperatures reach 20.26°C in August, the highest on record since tracking began, exceeding pre-industrial levels by 1.10°C. Experts largely attribute the ongoing rise in temperatures to emissions from fossil fuel combustion and the El Niño phenomenon. They warn that heatwaves are likely to persist and extreme weather events will become more frequent, underscoring the urgent need to transition to clean energy and protect the environment.

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