Two top American science agencies announced Friday that global average temperatures for 2023 shattered existing heat records by a bit more than a quarter of a degree. AP’s science writer Seth Borenstein explains what the numbers mean to humanity. (Jan. 12) (AP Video by Dan Huff. Produced by Teresa de Miguel).

AP Explains: 2023 was the hottest year on record

Two top American science agencies announced Friday that global average temperatures for 2023 shattered existing heat records by a bit more than a quarter of a degree. AP’s science writer Seth Borenstein explains what the numbers mean to humanity. (Jan. 12) (AP Video by Dan Huff. Produced by Teresa de Miguel).