August a fost cea mai călduroasă lună înregistrată vreodată la nivel global / Temperatura medie la suprafața mărilor a ajuns la 21,07 grade Celsius

August 2023 matched the record for the hottest month globally, with temperatures 1.65°C above pre-industrial levels, according to Copernicus. This rise is attributed to fossil fuel combustion and a strong El Niño effect. The summer in Europe was marked by extreme heat, wildfires, and droughts, while greenhouse gas emissions increased by 0.7% globally. The U.S. saw a 2.2% rise in emissions, while China’s increased by 0.1%. The average air temperature reached 16.96°C, and sea surface temperatures hit 21.07°C, both record highs. These trends highlight the severe impacts of climate change on weather patterns and ocean temperatures.