August was the world's joint hottest month ever recorded - at 1.65C above pre-industrial times, according to scientists.
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August joint hottest month on record globally
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10.09.2026
August was the joint hottest month on record
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10.09.2026
Scientists say August was Earth's hottest month they've measured
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10.09.2026
Global heat stuck on high. Scientists say August was Earth's hottest month they've measured.
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10.09.2026
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