Ocean warming has accelerated dramatically since the 1990s, nearly doubling during 2010–2020 relative to 1990–2000, according to new UNSW Sydney-led research.
Ocean Warming Is Accelerating, and Hotspots Reveal Which Areas Are Absorbing the Most Heat
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How Sunflowers See the Sun
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