The month of September broke the record for being the hottest September on record by a wide margin, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.
New Hottest September On Record: Records High Margin Toppled| Photo: ITVX
The hottest September on record adds to the trend of record-breaking global temperatures throughout the summer months as well.
Climate scientists are stunned by the extent of these temperature increases especially during the new hottest September on record.
Samantha Burgess, deputy director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service, expressed concern not only with the number of new records being set, but also with the significant margins by which they are being broken.
September 2023 is not only the hottest September on record but is also projected to become the hottest year ever recorded, surpassing the previous record set in 2016.
The pace of global warming has surprised many scientists, although it has been predicted by climate models.
El Niño patterns, characterized by warmer waters in the tropical Pacific Ocean, exacerbate the warming trend. The persistence of El Niño conditions until 2024 indicates that more records could be broken next year.
According to Euronews, scientists express grave concerns about the rapid global warming, as it poses threats to ecosystems, infrastructure, and agriculture.
The new records being set highlight the urgent need for action to limit future warming and transition to more sustainable practices, Euronews added.
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