The oceans are a vital regulator for the climate and our weather but are rapidly heating up.

The average daily global sea surface temperature beat a 2016 record this week, according to the EU’s climate change service Copernicus.

It reached 20.96C. That’s far above the average for this time of year.

  • Boiglenoight@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    It may be happening but it’s going so slow that no one will feel responsible. We’re good at making up excuses such as “It was going to happen no matter what” and “God’s plan.” My main concern is keeping early signs of glaucoma at bay so that I can keep gaming for at least another 10-20 years.