February Shatters Heat Records, Marks Ninth Consecutive Month of Unprecedented Global Warming

The planet has just undergone its warmest February on record, with the global average temperature reaching 1.77°C above the pre-industrial average for the month. This critical data, highlighted in a recent bulletin by the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), marks the continuation of a worrying trend, with this being the ninth consecutive month to surpass previous monthly heat records. Carlo Buontempo, associated with C3S, shared insights into the findings, stating, “As remarkable as this might appear, it is not really surprising as the continuous warming of the climate system inevitably leads to new temperature extremes.” This comment underscores the ongoing and expected consequences of climate change, emphasizing the importance of addressing this global challenge.