Scientists warn 2027 could bring even more extreme heat than record-breaking 2024 summer

A summer of record temperatures across Europe, North America, and Asia has prompted researchers to project that 2027 may see even worse heat, driven by ongoing climate change and cyclical ocean patterns.

First covered Aug 13, 2026 · 3:00 AM PT · 1 article

Scientists warn 2027 could bring even more extreme heat than record-breaking 2024 summer — Image via technologyreview.com

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16h MIT Technology Review · Climate What’s behind this summer’s heat, and why 2027 could be worse — 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.

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noaa.gov Understanding El Niño & ENSO

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Appeared in: 2026-08-14 (#15)

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