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  1. science · The story behind today’s surge

    What C3S Reported About August 2026 Heat

    The Copernicus Climate Change Service reported a global-average surface air temperature of 16.96°C for August 2026 and called it the warmest August in the ERA5 dataset.

    Layered warm and cool atmospheric bands above a neutral horizon and an abstract observation disc.
  2. science · The story behind today’s surge

    Jackie the Bald Eagle: Agency Update

    California wildlife officials said Jackie died overnight on August 9 while receiving intensive care at the Ojai Raptor Center.

    A distant bald eagle silhouette beside a wildlife observation card and protected riverbank.