Scientists Say Developing El Niño May Increase Heatwaves Droughts and Floods
Scientists stated this week that a developing El Niño is likely to amplify heatwaves, droughts and floods in 2026. They noted that the long-term warming caused by burning fossil fuels has made the consequences of moderate or strong El Niño events more damaging than similar events decades ago.
ibtimes.co.ukScientists said this week that a developing El Niño is likely to amplify heatwaves, droughts and floods this year. They added that it is not the biggest culprit of climate extremes. The consequences of a moderate or strong El Niño today are more damaging than those of similar events just a few decades ago because of the long-term warming caused by burning fossil fuels.
Berwyn, who covers climate science and international climate policy for Inside Climate News, explains what El Niño is and how it changes weather around the world. He also addresses whether record-breaking weather is becoming normal and whether the impacts of El Niño this year could be permanent. The video is available as a podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeart.
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Heatwaves, droughts and floods may increase in frequency or intensity during 2026.
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