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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
The world's oceans absorbed a record amount of heat in the past year, equivalent to around 40 times humanity's total annual energy use, according to reports citing new research. Scientists warn the thermal energy is driving accelerating sea level rise and continued ocean acidification, adding to concerns about the pace of climate change and its impact on marine ecosystems.
Why now: New research showing record ocean heat content has just been released, prompting wide coverage of its climate implications.
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Evidence
- World’s oceans absorbed record heat equal to 40 times annual global energy use · The Guardian
The injection of thermal energy comes amid an increasing rise in sea levels and continuing acidification
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