Many news outlets have recently made headlines suggesting the summer of 2026 has been the “hottest summer ever” while squarely blaming climate change. For example, USA Today recently proclaimed, "Hottest summer ever? US breaks longstanding record," echoing a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announcement that the contiguous United States experienced...
Many news outlets have recently made headlines suggesting the summer of 2026 has been the “hottest summer ever” while squarely blaming climate change. For example, USA Today recently proclaimed, “Hottest summer ever? US breaks longstanding record,” echoing a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announcement that the contiguous United States experienced…









