“2018 was hotter than any year in the 19th century. It was hotter than any year in the 20th century. It was hotter than any year in the first decade of this century. In fact, with only three exceptions, it was the hottest year on Earth since 1850. Those three exceptions: 2018 was slightly cooler than 2015, 2016, and 2017.” The World Just Experienced the Four Hottest Years on Record.

+ Here’s Columbia University Professor Jason Bordoff with a quick interview that provides an overview of the state of energy and climate change. (Fun fact: Immediately after this interview Jason got a text from his mom asking why he wasn’t wearing a jacket. Classic.)