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August Sets Record as Hottest Month Ever

August 2023 was the hottest month on record due to climate change and El Nino. This extreme heat affects daily life and breaks previous records.

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August 2023 was the hottest month on for Earth, with an average temperature of 62.53 degrees Fahrenheit. This heat was caused by human-caused climate and a powerful El Nino . The heat has affected daily life, leading to school closures and melting roads. Scientists are not surprised by this -breaking heat. They have warned for decades that climate would lead to higher temperatures. If we do not take action, the situation will only worsen. It is crucial for everyone to understand the of climate and to work together to find solutions.

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Adapted from NPR, 10 September 2026, and rewritten at three levels by Newslish. Newslish is not affiliated with the source. Read the original.

Grammar in this story

Scientists are not surprised by this record-breaking heat.

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Key vocabulary

  • impact noun

    the effect or influence of one thing on another

    The impact of climate change can be seen in many areas.

  • extreme adjective

    very severe or serious

    The extreme weather caused many problems for the community.

  • phenomenon noun

    a remarkable event or situation

    The El Nino phenomenon affects weather patterns worldwide.

  • record noun

    the best or highest level of something that has been officially noted

    The team set a new record for the fastest time.

  • change verb

    to make something different

    We need to change our habits to help the environment.

Quick quiz

01What was the main idea of the article?

02What does 'impact' mean in the text?

03What was the average temperature in August 2023?

04What is one effect of the extreme heat mentioned in the article?

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Discussion

Reflect on the fact that August 2023 was the hottest month ever recorded. In your answer, use the words 'impact' and 'extreme'.