February warmest on record globally, breaking heat record for ninth month in a row 

P&O Pioneer ferry crosses the Channel towards France at sunrise. Last month was the warmest February on record globally, making it the ninth month in a row with record temperatures for the time of year, scientists have said. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

February 2024 was the warmest on record globally, according to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).

Last month was also the ninth month in a row to break previous heat records.