The clouds above the ocean reflect less sun than before, which led the absorbing planet more heat
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After months of frantic research, scientists are closer to understanding the reason why the planet has been so hot since 2023.
That year, the average temperature of the sea surface around the world reached a record, breaking the previous figure of around 0.25 ° C. It remained at record levels until 2024, which causes global overall temperatures to new summits recorded.