US summer temperature was the highest since records began
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US summer temperature was the highest since records began

SAPO Notícias9 September 2026 at 23:59

The US experienced this year the hottest summer since meteorological records began, according to the agency for the oceans and the atmosphere, known by the acronym NOAA. This information represents a significant milestone in the country's climate history, indicating extraordinary weather conditions during the hot season.

The period of records in question spans over 130 years, which makes this achievement particularly notable. NOAA, responsible for monitoring and analyzing climate data in the United States, confirmed that no previous summer in documented history had reached temperatures as high as this year's.

This announcement comes in a context of growing concern about climate change and its effects on the daily lives of the American population. High temperatures during the summer months have an impact on public health, energy consumption, and various sectors of the country's economy.

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