Hottest Year On Record

• 2020 ties with 2016 as hottest year on record

  Scientists said the latest data underscored the need for countries and corporations to slash greenhouse gas emissions quickly.

  Science

  Jan 8, 2021
  
• 2019 was second-hottest year on record, data shows

  The average global temperature in 2019 was 1.1C above pre-industrial levels, creeping towards a globally agreed limit after which major changes to life on Earth are expected.

  World

  Jan 15, 2020
  
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• 2017 was 2nd warmest in 137 years, NASA says

  The Earth’s global temperature in 2017 was the second warmest since 1880, according to NASA analysis.

  Environment

  Jan 18, 2018
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• Earth’s long-running hot streak lasts a record-breaking 16 months

  Earth's fever shows no sign of breaking, with another monthly temperature record set.

  Environment

  Sep 20, 2016
• Earth just experienced its hottest month on record

  NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies announced that July 2016 was the warmest July in 136 years.

  Environment

  Aug 17, 2016