El Nino is gone, but Earth’s record heat is sticking around

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal scientists say Earth’s record 2016 heat is now dancing near levels that a world agreement is trying to avoid. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says globally, June was the 14th straight record hot month, with Earth averaging 61.52 degrees (16.4 degrees Celsius). That is 1.62 degrees (0.9 degrees Celsius) warmer […]