Climate scientists say 2015 on track to be warmest year on record
by Associated Press from on (#EY83)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says first half of year was warmest ever and Earth experienced hottest June
The Earth experienced its hottest June and the hottest first half of the year since records began, according to scientists.
Off-the-charts heat is "getting to be a monthly thing", said Jessica Blunden, a climate scientist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. June was the fourth month of 2015 to break a record, she said.
