News Alert: Startling new research finds large buildup of heat in the oceans, suggesting an even faster rate of global warming than predicted

Earth's oceans have retained 60 percent more heat each year than what scientists had thought, according to the research published in the journal Nature. The higher-than-expected amount of heat in the oceans means more heat is being retained within the planet's climate system each year, rather than escaping into space. In essence, more heat in the oceans signals that global warming itself is more advanced than previously known.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Oct 31, 2:03 PM     Startling new research finds large buildup of heat in the oceans, suggesting an even faster rate of global warming than predicted Earth's oceans have retained 60 percent more heat each year than what scientists had thought, according to the research published in the journal Nature. The higher-than-expected amount of heat in the oceans means more heat is being retained within the planet's climate system each year, rather than escaping into space. In essence, more heat in the oceans signals that global warming itself is more advanced than previously known. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071