"The rate of ocean warming has more than doubled over the past two decades, compared with the average over the previous 45 years, highlighting the increasing vulnerability of our planet."
"The burning of oil, gas, coal, and forests releases heat-trapping greenhouse gases, which are at their highest level in at least 800,000 years, disrupting the planet's energy equilibrium."
"The Earth's energy imbalance increased by about 11 zettajoules a year between 2005 and 2025, equivalent to about 18 times total human energy use, indicating a significant heat surplus."
"Currently, 91% of the extra energy is absorbed by oceans, with only a small fraction affecting surface temperatures, yet it still poses serious risks to health and food supplies."
The World Meteorological Organization warns of a record energy imbalance on Earth, causing unprecedented ocean warming and extreme weather. The years 2015 to 2025 are confirmed as the hottest on record, with only 1% of the heat accumulating on the surface. Over 90% of excess heat is absorbed by oceans, which have reached the highest heat content in history. Human activities, particularly fossil fuel burning, have disrupted the planet's energy equilibrium, leading to an increasing energy surplus since 1960, with significant implications for health and food security.
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