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Oceans absorbed heat equal to 40 times world energy use
Original: World’s oceans absorbed heat equivalent to 40 times annual global energy consumption
New reporting highlights the scale of ocean heat absorption, stating the world's oceans have taken in heat equivalent to 40 times annual global energy consumption. The figure underscores the oceans' role as the planet's main heat sink, absorbing the vast majority of excess warmth from climate change, with consequences for sea levels, marine ecosystems and extreme weather.
Why now: The striking magnitude of the figure renews attention on ocean warming as a key indicator of climate change.
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- World’s oceans absorbed heat equivalent to 40 times annual global energy consumption · Plataforma Media
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