August Sets Global Temperature Record

Why it matters locally: Ohio, like other states in the Midwest, could experience increased frequency and intensity of heatwaves, affecting public health, agriculture, and energy demands, as global and national temperature trends continue to rise.

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August recorded the highest global average temperatures ever measured, according to scientific assessments. This development follows a summer during which temperatures in the United States also surpassed historical records. Researchers documented August's global average temperature as the highest on record. Simultaneously, summer temperatures across the United States exceeded all prior measurements.