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2026 on track to be record-hot year for the US
Original: “ So far this year has been ridiculously hot. If it stays that way, 2026 could set a sobering new record. “ https://www.
Scientists and commentators are warning that 2026 has so far been exceptionally hot in the United States, with temperatures running at record levels for this point in the year. Reporting notes that if the current trend continues through the remaining months, 2026 could surpass previous years to become the hottest year on record, a milestone being described as sobering amid ongoing concerns about climate change.
Why now: New reporting that 2026 is tracking toward the hottest year on record is prompting fresh alarm about accelerating global warming.
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