AUGUST 4th, 2023
Ocean heat record broken, with grim implications for the planet
From the BBC…
The oceans have hit their hottest ever recorded temperature as they soak up warmth from climate change, with dire implications for our planet’s health.
The average daily global sea surface temperature beat a 2016 record this week, according to the EU’s climate change service Copernicus.
It reached 20.96C (69.73F) – far above the average for this time of year.
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-66387537
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