August Sets Global Temperature Record

Why it matters locally: While not directly quantifiable by this report, Georgia is susceptible to the broader impacts of rising global temperatures, including potential for increased extreme weather events and challenges for agriculture and public health.

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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.