World’s seas have hit hottest temperature on record for July, say scientists
Scientists suggest this summer has been ‘a clear example’ of climate breakdown intensifying extremes that reinforce each other. Photograph: Avalon/Universal Images Group/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenScientists suggest this summer has been ‘a clear example’ of climate breakdown intensifying extremes that reinforce each other. Across the dry regions, which include France, Spain, and parts of Germany and the UK, low river flows hit water supply, irrigation and power plants, including in countries downstream.
- ▪Scientists suggest this summer has been ‘a clear example’ of climate breakdown intensifying extremes that reinforce each other.
- ▪Photograph: Avalon/Universal Images Group/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenScientists suggest this summer has been ‘a clear example’ of climate breakdown intensifying extremes that reinforce each other.
- ▪Across the dry regions, which include France, Spain, and parts of Germany and the UK, low river flows hit water supply, irrigation and power plants, including in countries downstream.
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Scientists suggest this summer has been ‘a clear example’ of climate breakdown intensifying extremes that reinforce each other. Photograph: Avalon/Universal Images Group/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenScientists suggest this summer has been ‘a clear example’ of climate breakdown intensifying extremes that reinforce each other. Photograph: Avalon/Universal Images Group/Getty ImagesExtreme heatWorld’s seas have hit hottest temperature on record for July, say scientistsAverage sea surface temperature outside polar regions was highest on record for July, beating previous high in 2023Ajit NiranjanSun 9 Aug 2026 22.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe world’s seas were hotter last month than in any July on record, scientists have said, as devastating heat struck western Europe.Sea…
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