The European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service announced on Thursday that July marked the second-hottest month on record globally. This development ends a remarkable 13-month streak during which every month was the warmest ever recorded.
The Copernicus Climate Change Service attributes this shift partly to the strengthening El Niño weather pattern. El Niño, characterized by the warming of sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, significantly impacts global weather, leading to variations that can both raise and lower temperatures in different regions.
“The recent data indicates a slight deviation from the unprecedented warming trend we’ve observed over the past year,” a spokesperson from the service stated. “However, global temperatures remain concerningly high, and the influence of El Niño is a critical factor in this complex climate scenario.”
The end of the 13-month record-breaking streak has prompted mixed reactions among climate scientists and policymakers. While some view it as a potential sign of stabilization, others caution that this may be a temporary pause in an overall upward trend of global temperatures.
Environmental experts stress that despite the slight drop in July’s ranking, the broader issue of climate change persists. The interplay between natural phenomena like El Niño and long-term climate trends underscores the urgency for comprehensive strategies to address global warming.
The latest findings serve as a reminder of the challenges ahead. As nations around the world grapple with extreme weather events and their consequences, the data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service highlights the importance of international cooperation in mitigating climate change and adapting to its impacts.
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Second-hottest July breaks 13-month record streak, EU scientists say
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