Record July Ocean Heat Signals Climate Crisis in Action
Copernicus data show July global sea temperatures reached a record 20.96C, with severe marine heatwaves across the Atlantic, Pacific and western Mediterranean, driven by El Niño and human-caused warming. Western Europe saw its hottest July on record as droughts worsened; scientists warn that rising ocean heat amplifies extreme heat and drought, underscoring the need for rapid greenhouse gas emissions cuts.