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It’s Been the Hottest Summer on Record, European Officials Say: The excessive heat worldwide suggests the full year will also be a record-breaker, according to the EU agency that tracks global warming (www.nytimes.com)
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https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/05/climate/2024-hottest-summer-on-record.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Ik4.KUeX.iA90kAAIuIwd

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[-] scrooge101@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 months ago

Is there a link missing?

[-] ravhall@discuss.online 0 points 2 months ago

Yes. But, do you really need a link to believe it?

[-] DarkThoughts@fedia.io 4 points 2 months ago

No, but that doesn't mean we should take their word for it. We're living in an age of disinformation. Sources are important.

[-] ptz@dubvee.org 2 points 2 months ago

Article link if the URL isn't showing for anyone else:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/05/climate/2024-hottest-summer-on-record.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Ik4.KUeX.iA90kAAIuIwd

[-] silence7@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 months ago

Thanks. I somehow missed the copy-paste

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