What’s behind this summer’s heat, and why 2027 could be worse

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This summer has been a scorcher for much of the Northern Hemisphere. June and July marked the ⁠hottest two-month stretch⁠ in Europe since record-keeping began. The heat isn’t over yet, but some scientists are already looking ahead to 2027, which could break records again for a combination of reasons. This story was written by Casey Crownhart and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com. Listen to more of the world's best journalism on the Noa app.