NASA
Nasa: 2016 Climate Trends Continue to Break Records
NASA studies of global surface temperatures and Arctic sea ice extent provide data to determine climate changes on Earth. Research for only the first half of 2016 identifies the year as being one of the hottest on record.
New York Times
New York Times: Questions: Earth Sets a Temperature Record for the Third Straight Year
[Free Registration/Login Required] What is alarming to experts about the science and the politics surrounding Earth's rapidly warming temperatures? Small groups will have conversations about global warming with the prompts provided.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Earth Breaks Heat Record for Third Year Straight
Climate change and heat from a strong El Nino played roles in making 2016 the hottest year on record. Understand the specific impacts of climate change.