The last eight years have been the eight hottest years on record, NASA and the National Oceanic Administration (NOAA) confirmed today. 2021 ranks as the sixth hottest year on record, the agencies said, as global average temperatures trend upward. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/13/22880825/2021-extreme-heat-records-global-temperatures-nasa-noaa-climate-change