Spyke

A “once in a 125,000 year heat wave” you say? See you next year!

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It's talking about the annual global average, probably surface air since that's mentioned later in the article. You're right that it should be much more specific about what's meant in the first sentence, not near the end.

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You reached the end

This year set to be warmest in 125,000 years, EU scientists say | Spyke