SCIENCETHE BRIEF09/10/26
August Sets Heat Record Globally
August 2026 was Earth's hottest month on record, driven by climate change and El Niño.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸August 2026 reached record warmth for a single month. — NPR Science, BBC Science
- ▸Climate change is the primary driver of August's record heat. — NPR Science, BBC Science
- ▸European climate service Copernicus officially reported August as hottest month measured. — NPR Science
- ▸El Niño's rising influence contributed significantly to August record temperatures. — BBC Science