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Climate change may intensify extreme El Niño events
First seen: Aug 28, 2026, 7:16 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 28, 2026, 9:01 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
A study suggests the climate crisis could make powerful, so-called “Godzilla” El Niño events more likely or severe.
SO WHAT?
More extreme El Niño events could amplify worldwide risks from floods, droughts, heat and food disruption.
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