{
  "id": 1831489,
  "title": "Europe’s seas reach record heat as climate change threatens marine life",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/europes-seas-reach-record-heat-as-climate-change-threatens-marine-life",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-18T23:34:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "France 24",
    "slug": "france-24",
    "url": "https://www.france24.com/en/environment/20260818-europe-seas-record-heat-climate-change-marine-life"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Human-caused climate change was the main driver of record-breaking sea temperatures around Europe this summer, scientists said on Wednesday, warning of severe risks to marine ecosystems and coastal communities. The Mediterranean averaged a record 27 degrees Celsius in July, while waters near Mallorca reached 33 C in early August.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}