#59 - July 2019 was the Hottest Month on Record, How do we Know

#59 - July 2019 was the Hottest Month on Record, How do we Know That?

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In this episode, Brendan discusses the recent news that July 2019 was the warmest month on record. He answers a common misconception, how do even know the temperature of the Earth? Also, what can be done about the climate change problem? Furthermore, why are Andromeda and the Milky Way Galaxy on a collision course?

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