Fires, Floods, and Scorchers: Earth Destroys Yet Another Heat Record

July was the hottest on record, the 15th consecutive record-breaking month.
Firefighters battle the Blue Cut wildfire near Cajon Pass, north of San Bernardino, California, on Aug. 16, 2016.

Firefighters battle the Blue Cut wildfire near Cajon Pass, north of San Bernardino, California, on Aug. 16, 2016.

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