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Europe’s seas reach record heat as climate change threatens marine life

France 24 reaches for "threatens" where The Straits Times stays flat.

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What happened Europe’s seas reach record heat as climate change threatens marine life.
The headline split France 24 frames it as "Europe’s seas reach record heat as climate change threatens marine life". The Straits Times frames it as "Climate change is driving record heat in Europe's seas, scientists say".
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France 24News report · Aug 18, 11:34 PM

Europe’s seas reach record heat as climate change threatens marine life

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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...

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The Straits TimesNews report · Aug 18, 11:21 PM

Climate change is driving record heat in Europe's seas, scientists say

BRUSSELS, Aug 19 - Human-caused climate change was the main driver of recent record-breaking sea temperatures around Europe, scientists said on Wednesday, warning of severe consequences for...

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