May was the world's second-hottest on record, EU scientists say
The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that May 2026 was the second-hottest May on record globally. The extreme heat is attributed to climate change and the onset of the El Niño weather pattern.
Why it matters
Rising global temperatures and extreme weather events pose significant risks to infrastructure, agriculture, and public health worldwide.
People stand in the shadow in the city centre during a spring heatwave in Madrid, Spain, May 30, 2026. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel By Kate Abnett
The article relies on scientific data from a reputable climate monitoring agency.
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