2026 on Track to Be Second Hottest Year on Record, El Niño Drives Heat

Global temperature data indicates 2026 will likely rank as the second hottest year on record, driven by a strong El Niño event. This continues the established warming trend and underscores the accelerating climate crisis, with implications for extreme weather and policy pressure.

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