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World sees record August heat for second year running

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A person walks along a trail as the sun sets on July 16, 2023, in Death Valley National Park, Calif. [Courtesy, VOA]

The world saw record average temperatures in August for the second year running, according to preliminary data from the EU's Copernicus climate monitor seen by AFP on Tuesday.

While the exact official average temperature for last month is not yet known, Copernicus's Climate Pulse data tool has so far indicated August 2024 should be on par with last year's record of 16.82 degrees Celsius (62.28 Fahrenheit).

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