By The Associated Press, July 20, 2016
2016 is so far 1.5 C warmer than pre-industrial times, limit set in Paris climate agreement
Earth’s persistent record 2016 heat is now dancing near levels that a world agreement is trying to avoid, U.S. federal scientists said.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Tuesdaythat globally , June was the 14th straight record hot month, with Earth averaging 16.4 C (61.52 F).
