August 2026 hottest month on record, Copernicus data
By The BriefBrief
Copernicus data show that August 2026 became the hottest month ever recorded. A strengthening El Niño boosted temperatures, but climate change is identified as the main driver of the extreme heat.
WHO:Copernicus data
WHAT:Copernicus data indicate August 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded.
WHEN:Reported Sep 10, 2026 at 10:05 PM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:A strengthening El Niño boosted temperatures, while climate change is cited as the main cause of the extreme heat.
