The UN has warned that the El Niño climate phenomenon is 'supersizing before our eyes', with forecasts suggesting it could be the largest in at least 1,000 years.
The United Nations has issued a warning regarding the El Niño climate phenomenon, stating it is 'supersizing before our eyes'. This event is forecast to be the largest in at least 1,000 years.
Following a summer marked by record-breaking heatwaves and extreme weather, the El Niño event means that 2027 is almost certain to become the hottest year ever recorded.
Why this matters: The forecast of 2027 being the hottest year on record indicates significant global temperature increases.
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