Study links fossil fuel burning to stronger El Niño weather patterns

A major study finds that El Niño climate patterns, which occur naturally every few years, have intensified due to global warming from fossil fuel emissions, with current conditions potentially pushing 50 million people toward acute hunger.

First covered Aug 27, 2026 · 11:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

Study links fossil fuel burning to stronger El Niño weather patterns — Image via theguardian.com

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ncei.noaa.gov Monthly Climate Reports | National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)

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Appeared in: 2026-08-27 (#2) · 2026-08-28 (#4)

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