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From cod to corals: Oceans struggle in summer heat
- July 2021 was the hottest calendar month on record globally, with multiple agencies confirming the unprecedented levels of heat. Geological data suggests it was likely the warmest month since human civilization began around 12,000 years ago.
- The warming of the oceans is a significant factor in the overall increase in global temperatures, with about 90 percent of the additional heat from climate change being absorbed by the oceans. This warming has wide-ranging consequences, affecting weather patterns, ecosystems, and the economy.
- Coral reefs, in particular, are experiencing severe bleaching due to the elevated ocean temperatures.
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Leaning Left13Leaning Right0Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution54% Left
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- 54% of the sources lean Left
54% Left
L 54%
C 46%
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