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Ocean temperatures are off the charts, and El Niño is only partly to blame

In a world of worsening climate extremes, a single red line has caught many people's attention.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2023

El Niño combined with global warming means big changes for New Zealand’s weather

El Niño is officially here, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and with it comes a change from the La Niña weather patterns New Zealand has experienced for the past three years.

The Conversation · Jun 12, 2023

'Record high' temperatures coming with torrential rain and drought thanks to El Nino

The effects of El Niño, which was confirmed last week by the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, is feared to bring extreme conditions to the planet

Daily Mirror · Jun 12, 2023

El Niño is officially here, scientists say

After months of warning, experts have confirmed that the ocean-warming event El Niño is here and will gradually strengthen into the winter, with a potential worldwide climate impact.

LiveScience · Jun 9, 2023

El Nino Is Officially Underway As The Heat Temperature Rises Along The Coastal Areas

A map of the Pacific Ocean showing sea surface temperature anomalies where the temperatures are high in the Pacific.

Zenger · Jun 9, 2023

El Niño is back – that's good news or bad news, depending on where you live

El Niño is officially here, and while it’s still weak right now, federal forecasters expect this global disrupter of worldwide weather patterns to gradually strengthen.

The Conversation · Jun 9, 2023

An El Niño looms over Australia's stressed electricity system – and we must plan for the worst

The Bureau of Meteorology this week declared a 70% chance of an El Niño developing this year. It’s bad timing for the electricity sector, and means Australians may face supply disruptions and more volatile energy prices.

The Conversation · Jun 8, 2023

El Niño has officially begun. Here's what that means for the U.S.

The natural climate pattern known as El Niño has officially begun. It exacerbates human-caused climate change, driving even hotter temperatures and other dangerous weather.

WEKU · Jun 8, 2023

Dry run: Australia’s ski season kicks off without snow and El Niño may be to blame

Despite several cold snaps in May that brought early dustings of snow, a warmer start to winter has meant most of that has now melted

The Guardian - AU · Jun 8, 2023

Warm is the new norm for the Great Barrier Reef – and a likely El Niño raises red flags

The Bureau of Meteorology this week declared a 70% chance of an El Niño developing this year. This raises concern for the health of the Great Barrier Reef, which is under continuing threat from climate change.

The Conversation · Jun 7, 2023