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Ocean absorbed heat equal to 40 times humanity's energy use, campaigners warn

Original: 🚨 OCEAN HEAT: Last year, our seas absorbed heat equal to almost 40 TIMES all energy humanity used. With 84% of global co

Environmental campaigners say the world's seas absorbed heat equivalent to roughly 40 times all energy humanity consumed last year. They point to figures showing 84% of global coral reefs hit by bleaching-level heat stress, blaming fossil fuel corporations and industrial meat and dairy production. The warning is part of renewed calls for stronger action to protect the ocean from warming driven by greenhouse gas emissions.

Why now: New figures on record ocean heat and widespread coral bleaching have reignited debate over climate inaction.

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• 🚨 OCEAN HEAT: Last year, our seas absorbed heat equal to almost 40 TIMES all energy humanity used. With 84% of global coral reefs struck by bleaching-level heat stress, fossil fuel corporations and industrial meat and dairy are cooking our living ocean for profit. Protect our… · greenpeace · 30

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