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A Second Scorching Heatwave in Europe
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A Second Scorching Heatwave in Europe

One month after experiencing record-breaking temperatures, Europe again is sweltering under a heatwave. And this one is more intense.

Published Jul 26, 2019

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How Warm Was Summer 2010?
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How Warm Was Summer 2010?

2010 was the 4th warmest summer in the 131-year-temperature record. Unusually warm summers in the U.S. and Europe created the impression of global warming run amuck, but extrapolating global trends based on one or two regions can be misleading.

Published Oct 1, 2010

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2017 Was the Second Hottest Year on Record
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2017 Was the Second Hottest Year on Record

Globally averaged temperatures were 0.90 degrees Celsius (1.62 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than the long-term mean.

Published Jan 18, 2018

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2009 Ends Warmest Decade on Record
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2009 Ends Warmest Decade on Record

These maps illustrate just how much warmer temperatures were in 2009 and the decade (2000-2009) compared to average temperatures recorded between 1951 and 1980.

Published Jan 23, 2010

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An Unusually Warm February in the United Kingdom
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An Unusually Warm February in the United Kingdom

England, Scotland, and Wales all recorded their warmest winter day ever in February 2019.

Published Mar 5, 2019

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Global Temperature Record Broken for Third Consecutive Year
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Global Temperature Record Broken for Third Consecutive Year

The planet’s average surface temperature has risen about 1.1°C (2.0°F) since the late 19th century.

Published Jan 19, 2017

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2011 Global Temperatures
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2011 Global Temperatures

Analysis of global temperatures shows that the year was the 9th hottest in the past 130 years. Nine of the ten warmest years have occurred since 2000.

Published Jan 20, 2012

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Global Temperature Anomalies, July 2010
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Global Temperature Anomalies, July 2010

This color-coded map shows temperature anomalies for July 2010. Areas with above-average temperatures appear in shades of red, and areas with below-normal temperatures appear in shades of blue.

Published Aug 18, 2010

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July 2016 Was the Hottest Month on Record
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July 2016 Was the Hottest Month on Record

The record-warm July continued a streak of ten consecutive months that have set new monthly high-temperature records.

Published Aug 21, 2016

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2015 Was the Hottest Year on Record
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2015 Was the Hottest Year on Record

Long-term climate change got a boost from the developing El Niño and obliterated previous records.

Published Jan 21, 2016

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