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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 # Environment https://www. theguardian.co
New analysis shows the world's oceans absorbed a record amount of heat in 2025, equivalent to roughly 23 zettajoules, or about 40 times humanity's total annual energy use. Scientists say the finding confirms oceans are absorbing the vast majority of excess heat trapped by greenhouse gases, with rising water temperatures driving sea level rise, coral bleaching and more intense storms.
Why now: The record ocean heat measurement is a stark new indicator of the pace of climate change.
Evidence
- World’s oceans absorbed record heat equal to 40 times annual global energy use # Environment https://www. theguardian.com/environment/20 26/sep/30/worlds-seas-warmed-23-zettajoules-2025 · arpwatch@ioc.exchange · 2
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