July sets new ocean heat record
In July, global oceans reached their hottest recorded temperatures, driven partly by developing El Niño conditions in the Pacific. Sea surface temperatures outside the polar regions averaged nearly 21°C, surpassing previous highs and contributing to extensive marine heatwaves across Europe and the tropical Pacific. Western Europe experienced its hottest June and July on record, with prolonged droughts and low river levels exacerbating wildfires and water shortages. Scientists warn that these extreme conditions, intensified by climate change, are becoming the new normal.
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