Ocean Surface Temperatures Near Record High, EU Climate Body Warns
Summary
The European Union's climate body warns ocean surface temperatures are near record highs, with potential new records expected due to warming trends and possible strong El Niño events.
Key Points
- The EU's climate monitoring agency reports ocean surface temperatures near record highs in 2024.
- Marine heatwaves are intensifying, especially from the Pacific Ocean to North America, disrupting climate balance.
- The World Meteorological Organization warns of a potential strong El Niño event developing between May and July.
- El Niño combined with human-induced global warming is accelerating the Earth's temperature rise, possibly making 2027 the hottest year on record.
