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The Guardianscience7 days ago
Hot Air from Sahara to Raise Temperatures Across Europe This Week
A mass of hot air from the Sahara is forecast to push daytime readings into the low- and mid-30s Celsius over large parts of the continent. The heat is expected to ease for most areas by early next week.
koreaherald.comfinance12 days ago
Japanese Meteorological Agency Declares El Niño Onset in Pacific
The agency issued the first formal declaration from a major weather body that El Niño conditions have begun. The event marks the first such occurrence in three years.
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ibtimes.co.ukscience36 days ago
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…
hrw.orgscience41 days ago
Study Finds Elevated Armed Conflict Risk Above Certain Drought Thresholds During El Niño in Parts of Central America and Southern Africa
A study published May 11, 2026 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found statistically significant connections between armed conflicts and climate impacts from El Niño and the Indian Ocean Dipole. Researchers analyzed data from 1950 to 2023 and identified droug…
Rapplerworld54 days ago
Philippine Agriculture Secretary Predicts Rice Price Rise to P62 per Kilo by September
The Philippine Department of Agriculture anticipates rice prices could reach P60 to P62 per kilo by September due to high fertilizer costs. An alternative involves using biofertilizers developed at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. Current prices in the National Capita…