UN, scientists warn that strong El Nino will add fuel to 'a planet already on fire'
The UN and scientists are warning that El Niño, a weather pattern that is intensifying unusually early and strong, is expected to cause more extreme weather around the world. They describe this as worsening conditions on a planet already experiencing significant climate impacts.
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UN, scientists warn that strong El Nino will add fuel to ‘a planet already on fire’
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