A European climate agency has reported that August was the joint hottest month on record globally, with climate change and the rising influence of El Niño cited as the main drivers, according to the BBC.
Key facts
- August was the joint hottest month on record, according to a European climate agency, as reported by the BBC.
- Climate change and the rising influence of El Niño were cited as the key drivers.
- BBC Weather Presenter Simon King explained the figures in an accompanying video.
August was the joint hottest month on record globally, according to a European climate agency, as reported by the BBC. The agency pointed to climate change and the rising influence of El Niño as the factors that pushed temperatures to the record level.
The BBC reported that these combined influences saw August reach the record for the warmest month.
BBC Weather Presenter Simon King explained the figures in an accompanying video published by the outlet.
Why it matters
Record global temperatures are a closely watched indicator of climate change and its interaction with natural cycles such as El Niño.
Frequently asked questions
What made August the joint hottest month on record?
According to the BBC, climate change and the rising influence of El Niño drove the heat that saw August reach the record for the warmest month.
Who reported the record?
A European climate agency reported the finding, as covered by the BBC.
What is El Niño's role?
The BBC cited the rising influence of El Niño as one of the factors, alongside climate change, that pushed August to a record warm level.