General · 4 hours ago
Earth's atmosphere hits record water vapour levels in August due to El Niño

In August, the Earth's atmosphere contained a greater quantity of water vapour than in any previous recorded month, heightening the dangers of extreme heat and rainfall. The record relates to global heating, given that warmer air accommodates more water, and to the unprecedented El Niño event in the Pacific Ocean.
Reported by theguardian.com · How we write briefs
