August Sets Global Temperature Record

Why it matters locally: Mississippi, with its Gulf Coast and agricultural sectors, is particularly vulnerable to the long-term effects of rising global temperatures, including increased frequency of extreme weather events and potential impacts on crop yields.

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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.