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Oceans are warming faster than ever. Here’s what could come next.

The Washington Post · Brady Dennis · last updated

The warming — which the scientists said likely is irreversible through 2100 — is poised to continue, especially if humans fail to make significant and rapid cuts to greenhouse gas emissions.

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