Climate Change May Be Supercharging El Niño, Scientists Say
What Happened
A new study based on ancient and modern coral records from the Galápagos Islands found that El Niño events over the last 40 years have been nearly 40% stronger than during the pre-industrial era and more intense than at any point in the previous 1,000 years. Researchers linked the increase in El Niño strength to rising global temperatures caused by human-driven climate change.
Key Takeaways
The study suggests that climate change is not just warming the planet but also amplifying one of the world's most powerful climate patterns, potentially leading to more extreme weather events worldwide.