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February 14, 2020

Last Month Was Hottest January on Record
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In environmental news, a series of recent measurements are raising alarm
bells about the accelerating climate crisis. Temperatures in Antarctica
soared last week to nearly 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The World
Meteorological Organization is reviewing the temperature reading to
decide whether it qualifies as the continent's hottest temperature on
record. Measurements from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, meanwhile, show the concentration of carbon dioxide in
the atmosphere hit a record high Monday. And last month was the hottest
January on record. NOAA says the four hottest Januaries on record have
all occurred since 2016.


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