Earth has 12th consecutive month with record-high temperatures – why this matters
Earth has just had its 12th consecutive month with record-high temperatures, according to Copernicus. What does this mean for our weather?
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Earth has just had its 12th consecutive month with record-high temperatures, according to Copernicus. What does this mean for our weather?
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