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Climate crisis adds average £605 a year to UK household food bills, study finds

Report quantifies UK food inflation caused by extreme weather reducing global crop yields since end of 2021

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Deforestation jeopardises agribusiness and food security in Brazil and worldwide

The current drought situation in the Amazon, which has taken on a new level of severity this year, is influenced by two exceptional climatic conditions: the abnormally high temperature of the North Atlantic waters and the presence of the El Niño phenomenon. Despite these remarkable climatic conditions, however, the human…

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Amazon region hit by trio of droughts in grim snapshot of the century to come

The Amazon is facing an unprecedented drought that is projected to continue affecting the region at least until mid-2024. The lowest water levels in 121 years of river-level records have been recorded in the city of Manaus. Vast areas of the Amazon River’s bed have been exposed, and more than…

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In September we went past 1.5 degrees. In November, we tipped over 2 degrees for the first time. What's going on?

In September, the world passed 1.5°C of warming. Two months later, we hit 2°C of warming. It’s fair to wonder what is going on.

The Conversation

El Niño could unleash several '10-year flood events' this winter in cities such as Seattle and San Diego

Climate change and rising sea levels could cause similar floods along the West Coast each year without El Niño by the 2030s, NASA warns.

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Fresh water is a hidden challenge − and opportunity − for global supply chains

Reports of lengthy shipping delays for vessels traveling through the Panama Canal this year have highlighted the critical but often overlooked role that fresh water plays across global supply chains. Drier than normal conditions in Panama, brought on by El Niño, have left the region drought-stricken and water levels in…

The Conversation

2023 on track to be the hottest year on record, say scientists

Last month was hottest October since records began, with average global temperature thought to be 1.7C above late-1800s levels

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‘Everything is parched’: Amazon struggles with drought amid deforestation

By now, the rivers should be full. But large-scale cattle farming, the climate crisis and weather events like El Niño mean Brazil is near the point of no return

The Guardian - UK

How El Niño may affect the chances of clear skies for the 2024 total solar eclipse

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible across North America. We take a look at where the weather is looking most promising and how El Niño may impact the chances of clear skies.

Space

El Niño may be drying out the southern hemisphere – here's how that affects the whole planet

It is a well-known fact that water is the key to life on Earth. But it is less well known that only about 1% of all water on the planet is fresh water available to humans, plants or land-based animals.

The Conversation

Extreme weather is landing more Australians in hospital – and heat is the biggest culprit

Hospital admissions for injuries directly attributable to extreme weather events – such as heatwaves, bushfires and storms – have increased in Australia over the past decade.

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El Niño Year Is Here — What This Phenomenon Really Means For Winter Weather

Every few years, the trade winds that blow from east to west weaken, allowing that warm water to slosh eastward.

Inverse

Water restrictions predicted for Sydney as likely hot El Niño summer raises ‘red flags’

Falling dam levels and spiking water consumption lead authorities to urge residents to watch their usage

The Guardian - AU

NASA Image Reveals How The New El Niño Compares to Past Extremes

NASA satellites are closely monitoring the emergence of El Niño's effects on weather patterns.

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The dams are full for now – but Sydney will need new water supplies as rainfall becomes less reliable

When Australia last went into El Niño, we had water supply issues in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne.

Salon

Record-breaking wildfires blanket Brazil

The blazes comes on top of a drought that has left some river communities stranded

The Conversation

Drought in the Amazon: Understanding the causes and the need for an immediate action plan to save the biome

The drought plaguing the Amazon is a worrying portrait of the climate challenges facing the world. The combination of the El Niño phenomenon and anthropogenic climate change has played a significant role in accentuating this extreme weather event. The Amazon region, known for its lush rainforest and flowing rivers, is…

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What is a strong El Niño? Meteorologists anticipate a big impact in winter 2023, but the forecasts don't all agree

Winter is still weeks away, but meteorologists are already talking about a snowy winter ahead in the southern Rockies and the Sierra Nevada. They anticipate more storms in the U.S. South and Northeast, and warmer, drier conditions across the already dry Pacific Northwest and the upper Midwest.

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Here's what's driving the record autumn heat (it's not just carbon emissions)

Climate scientists have detected a striking jump in global temperatures during 2023. September was 1.75°C above Earth’s pre-industrial average temperature and a whole half-degree celsius warmer than the previous hottest September.

Newsroom.co.nz

The Week in Detail: El Niño, The Voice, and community gardens

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.

The Conversation

6 reasons why global temperatures are spiking right now

The world is very warm right now. We’re not only seeing record temperatures, but the records are being broken by record-wide margins.

The Guardian - UK

‘Gobsmackingly bananas’: scientists stunned by planet’s record September heat

The carbon emissions driving the climate crisis and rapid arrival of an El Niño event are to blame, researchers say

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand records hottest September on record

Some parts of the country exceeded normal daily maximum temperatures for the peak of summer

The Guardian - AU

Australia records driest September as fires rage in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania

The month was also Australia’s third-warmest September on record as El Niño and the climate crisis combined

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A sometimes summer of sun

A change in our three-year La Niña weather pattern will turn the tables on our summer – but don't think El Niño isn't also without its issues.

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