World’s seas have hit hottest temperature on record for July, say scientists
Scientists report that global sea surface temperatures reached record highs for July, following a trend of extreme heat across Europe. This data is being cited as evidence of climate breakdown intensifying environmental extremes.
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Rising ocean temperatures have significant implications for global weather patterns, marine ecosystems, and the acceleration of climate change.
Scientists suggest this summer has been ‘a clear example’ of climate breakdown intensifying extremes that reinforce each other. Photograph: Avalon/Universal Images Group/Getty Images Scientists suggest this summer has been ‘a clear example’ of climate breakdown intensifying extremes that reinforce each other. Photograph: Avalon/Universal Images Group/Getty Images Extreme heat World’s seas have hit hottest temperature on record for July, say scientists Average sea surface temperature outside polar regions was highest on record for July, beating previous high in 2023
Prefer the Guardian on Google The world’s seas were hotter last month than in any July on record, scientists have said, as devastating heat struck western Europe .
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