The exceptionally high «latent heat of evaporation» of water is one of the most remarkable properties of this most remarkable of substances. (ramblingsdc.net)
I have a preference for near global coverage and depth integrated satellite temperature records — it doesn't miss energy in latent heat at the surface for one thing. (watertechbyrie.com)
Increased water vapor will provide energy by latent heat release and somewhat compensate for the loss. (realclimate.org)