Global Heat Record Smashed for 12th Consecutive Month

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Global Heat Record Smashed for 12th Consecutive Month

By Oliver Ashworth

Published 11 May 2026 · 2 MIN READ

Global Heat Record Smashed for 12th Consecutive Month

NASA and Copernicus data confirm that every month for the past year has been the hottest on record, highlighting the accelerating pace of global warming.

Oliver Ashworth

Oliver Ashworth is a senior correspondent at The Prime, covering UK policy, markets, and global affairs from London.

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