Earth is accumulating heat faster: What it means for health, food and water
The Earth is accumulating heat at an increasingly rapid rate, according to the UN weather agency.
By Yasmine JacobsSouth Africa
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The WMO says Earth’s energy imbalance has reached a record level, with rising ocean heat, sea levels and an intensifying El Niño increasing risks to health, food supplies, water security and household costs.
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- 33 words · 1 min read
- Published
- November 10, 2026
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- Yasmine Jacobs
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- IOL