CAUTION! Southern ocean is building a hidden ‘burp’ of heat that could warm the planet all over again

For over a century, the Southern Ocean has absorbed vast amounts of carbon and heat, delaying global warming. However, new research warns that once emissions fall, this ocean could release its stored heat in a massive “burp,” potentially reigniting global warming for over a century and delaying the planet’s cooling despite reaching net-zero emissions.

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