Clouds over the ocean are reflecting less sunlight than before, resulting in the planet absorbing more heat
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After months of frenetic research, scientists are edging closer to understanding why the planet has been so hot since 2023.
That year, the average sea surface temperature across the world hit a record high, smashing the previous figure by around 0.25°C. It remained at record-breaking levels well into 2024, driving overall global temperatures to new recorded highs.
