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Oceans absorbed record heat equal to 40 times global energy use

Original: World’s oceans absorbed record heat equal to 40 times annual global energy use

New research reported by The Guardian finds the world's oceans absorbed a record amount of heat, equivalent to roughly 40 times humanity's total annual energy use. The finding underscores the accelerating pace of global warming, with scientists warning that record ocean heat stores signal worsening climate extremes, from marine heatwaves to stronger storms and rising sea levels.

Why now: Scientists reported record ocean heat content, renewing alarm about the pace of global warming.

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