Global Sea Surface Temperatures Hit Record Highs in July

Global Sea Surface Temperatures Hit Record Highs in July

Global sea surface temperatures reached record highs this July, surpassing the previous 2023 record. Driven by climate change and a strengthening El NiƱo, the heat has fueled marine heatwaves across the Atlantic and Mediterranean, compounding extreme land-based heatwaves that have triggered wildfires and energy disruptions across Western Europe. Record Ocean Heat and the Influence of … Read more

Western Europe Hits Record-Breaking Temperatures Amid Heat Wave

Western Europe recorded its hottest June-July period on record this year, surpassing the previous high set in 2022, according to the European climate agency Copernicus. The extreme heat, which began in May, has fueled widespread wildfires, prolonged drought conditions, and resulted in thousands of projected heat-related deaths across the region. Record-Breaking Temperatures and Regional Impact … Read more