Major climate report discovers rapid ocean warming is causing 'heatwaves,' threatening fishing industry

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Surface temperatures for the world's oceans are rising at an alarming pace, causing 'heatwaves' and accelerating sea levels that threaten fishing economies.

Marine heatwaves have doubled in frequency, lasting longer, and becoming more intense, a new report from the United Nations found.

People walk the flooded waters Hopper Rd. on September 19, 2019 in Houston, Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott has declared much of Southeast Texas disaster areas after heavy rain and flooding from the remnants of Tropical Depression Imelda dumped more than two feet of water across some areas.

"Future shifts in fish distribution and decreases in their abundance and fisheries catch potential due to climate change are projected to affect income, livelihoods, and food security of marine resource-dependent communities," the report read.

 

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End fossil fuel subsidies. NOW. Also, cnbc, it's time to stop the hit pieces on the company that is doing the most to stop global carbon emissions, Tesla and their CEO elonmusk You have been part of the problem. Start being part of the solution and help save our planet.

Fear mongering

The report is from the UN. No one believes them. What I'm more interested in when it comes to UN reports, is their performance results over the past several decades. What have they actually accomplished? and how much American Taxpayer $$$ are they wasting on hookers?

Oh ok.

Whew! I thought pollution and over fishing was threatening the fishing industry.

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