Energy and Environment

NASA: 2017 was the second hottest year ever

By Josh Siegel
Published January 18, 2018 8:41pm ET
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NASA: 2017 was the second hottest year ever
A sign warns hikers about severe heat as they begin their hike at sunrise to avoid the excessive heat, Friday, June 16, 2017, in Phoenix. NASA said 2017 was the second warmest ever by global average surface temperature, ranking only behind 2016. (AP Photo/Matt York) | Matt York

Last year was among the hottest on record, government scientists said Thursday.

NASA said 2017 was the second warmest ever by global average surface temperature, ranking only behind 2016.

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