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August joint hottest month on record globally

August joint hottest month on record globally
BBC Science Thursday 10 September 2026, 12:04 UTC 1 min read
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BBC Weather Presenter Simon King explains the figures.

BBC Weather Presenter Simon King explains the figures.
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