Global temperatures breach 1.5C for a year straight
“This is more than a statistical oddity and it highlights a continuing shift in our climate,” Copernicus Director Carlo Buontempo said.
The world was more than 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) warmer than the pre-industrial era in June for the 12th straight month, according to data released Monday from the Copernicus Climate Change Service.
Global temperatures averaged 16.66C (62F) last month, .67 degrees Celcius above the 30-year average for June. Global temperatures were also at a record high in June for the 13th consecutive month, Copernicus said.
