Nation May 21 WATCH: NOAA forecasts milder Atlantic hurricane season thanks to El Nino By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press
Nation Apr 09 The U.S. smashed heat records in March. Just wait for El Niño this summer March’s persistent heat was unseasonably intense, and the next year or so looks to turn the dial up on global warmth even more, as some forecasts predict a brewing El Niño will reach superstrength. By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press
Nation Aug 08 Hurricane forecasters still predict highly active Atlantic season in updated outlook Federal forecasters are still predicting a highly active Atlantic hurricane season thanks to near-record sea surface temperatures and the possibility of La Nina. By Associated Press
Science Aug 08 As El Nino subsides, July ends 13-month streak of global heat records Human-caused climate change drives extreme weather events that are wreaking havoc around the globe, with several examples just in recent weeks, and experts warn against relief as El Nino winds down. By Alexa St. John, Associated Press
Science Aug 04 Why 2024's destructive tornado season was one of the most active on record Spring 2024 was menacing for large parts of the United States, with a tornado nearly every day in May. A meteorologist explains what created the perfect conditions for these violent storms. By William Gallus, The Conversation
May 22 From Zambia to Afghanistan, WFP warns El Niño's extreme weather is causing hunger By Gerald Imray, Associated Press The UN's World Food Programme says extreme weather attributed to the El Niño phenomenon is causing a surge in hunger in several countries, including Zambia and Afghanistan, and called on donors for much-needed help. Continue reading
May 12 La Nina is on its way back. An atmospheric scientist explains what to expect By Pedro DiNezio, The Conversation After a year of record-breaking global heat with El Nino, will La Nina bring a reprieve? That depends on where you live and how you feel about hurricanes. Continue reading
Apr 18 Watch 6:00 Record-breaking ocean heat triggers massive coral reef bleaching By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako Scientists issued a warning due to record-breaking temperatures in 2023 which accelerated the speed of the second-largest mass coral bleaching event across the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Nearly a quarter of all ocean species rely on the reefs. William… Continue watching
Apr 14 Watch 5:45 Extreme drought plunges millions in southern Africa into hunger crisis By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery, Satvi Sunkara A devastating drought induced by El Nino has scorched crops and left millions hungry in southern Africa. As aid groups face budget cuts and broaden their operations to other conflicts, the region’s crisis is expected to worsen. Ali Rogin speaks… Continue watching
Apr 04 Zimbabwe declares state of disaster as El Nino-linked drought devastates southern Africa By Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press The declaration follows similar actions by neighboring countries Zambia and Malawi, where, like in Zimbabwe, drought has scorched crops, leaving millions of people in need of food assistance. Continue reading