Hottest US Summer in 132 Years Reshapes Climate Narrative
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NOAA data show the United States endured its hottest summer on record (132 years of data), with August and the June–August period setting all-time highs and July the hottest month ever; about 1,541 record highs were logged versus 87 record lows, a gap highlighting the scale of the warming-driven heat. The record is tied to long-term climate change and a warming El Niño, with temperatures in the U.S. rising about 0.46°F per decade since 1970, and the heat contributing to ongoing crises such as Colorado River water shortages and more intense heat waves ahead.
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