Earth's record heat could hit global economy with big losses

Earth's persistent record 2016 heat is now dancing near levels that a world agreement is trying to avoid, federal scientists said.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said on Tuesday that globally, June was the 14th straight record hot month, with Earth averaging 16.4 C. That is 0.9 C warmer than average and a shade above the record set in 2015.

The last month Earth wasn't record hot was April 2015.