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June 2024: 13th straight record-breaking global temperatures

The Associated Press — July 8, 2024, 05:00 AM UTC

Summary: June 2024 marked the 13th consecutive month of record-breaking global temperatures, with an average of 62°F (16.66°C). The Earth has been consistently 1.5°C (2.7°F) warmer than pre-industrial times for 12 months. Copernicus warns of ongoing climate chaos despite hopes of the streak ending soon. The streak has seen substantial temperature increases over the past 13 months, with severe heatwaves affecting various regions.

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    104d 13h

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    West Coast heat wave continues, Death Valley ties temperature record (CNN)
    105d 0h
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    Deadly US heat wave breaks records, strains emergency services (The Associated Press)
    105d 14h

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    105d 19h

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    Deadly heat wave grips US, causing deaths and record temperatures (Hindustan Times)
    105d 20h
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    Global temperatures 1.5C above pre-industrial levels for 12 months (The Guardian)
    106d 0h

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    106d 10h
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    Heat wave hits U.S., breaks records, fuels wildfires (CTV News)
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    California cities break heat records, Death Valley nears all-time high (Deadline)
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  15. [5.7]
    Record-setting heat wave hits Western US, prompting health concerns (The Associated Press)
    108d 1h

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  16. [5.2]
    West coast heat wave to hit 12 cities with record temps (The Washington Post)
    108d 7h

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    Northern California faces high fire risk amid heat wave (KCRA Sacramento)
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    110d 9h

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    112d 7h

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