Record-breaking September 2023: Climate crisis intensifies

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Record-breaking September 2023: Climate crisis intensifies
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September 2023 was the hottest September ever recorded, with an average global surface air temperature of 61.5 degrees Fahrenheit, breaking records by an extraordinary amount, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. This follows a record-breaking summer, and the report states that 2023 is on track to be the hottest year ever recorded. The unprecedented temperatures highlight the urgency for ambitious climate action ahead of COP28.

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