Earth experienced its warmest April on record as US prepares for brutal summer heatEarth has just experienced its 11th straight warmest month on record -- a preview of the brutal temperatures forecast for the summer, according to scientists. May 2023 through April 2024 was the warmest 12-month stretch on record with a global average temperature of 2.90 degrees Fahrenheit above the 1850 to 1900 pre-industrial average, the report found. While the El Niño conditions are fading, the warming effects are expected to linger for months, according to scientists. The latest forecasts show the current El Niño event officially ending in the coming weeks, transitioning to neutral conditions. Earth experienced its warmest April on record as US prepares for brutal summer heat originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News May 08, 2024 09:09 UTC