Scientists in the United States are reporting “unprecedented patterns” of surface warming, an ominous sign for coral.
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Flooding in Southern Brazil: Images of Rio Grande do Sul Underwater
Torrential rains have caused one of Brazil’s worst floods in modern history, leaving more than 100 dead and nearly an entire state submerged.
Drought That Snarled Panama Canal Was Linked to El Niño, Study Finds
The low water levels that choked cargo traffic were more closely tied to the natural climate cycle than to human-caused warming, a team of scientists has concluded.
Drought Pushes Millions Into ‘Acute Hunger’ in Southern Africa
The disaster, intensified by El Niño, is devastating communities across several countries, killing crops and livestock and sending food prices soaring.
Scientists Predict Most Extensive Coral Bleaching Event on Record
Rising sea temperatures around the planet have caused a bleaching event that is expected to be the most extensive on record.
Ocean Heat Has Shattered Records for More Than a Year. What’s Happening?
There have been record temperatures every day for more than a year. Scientists are investigating what’s behind the extraordinary measurements.
The Fingerprints on Chile’s Fires and California Floods: El Niño and Warming
Two disasters, far apart, show how a dangerous climate cocktail can devastate places known for mild weather.
Colombia, Normally a Wet Country, Battles Widespread Wildfires
Firefighters, many of them volunteers, have been confronting dozens of blazes amid high temperatures this month. The conditions have been linked to climate change.
East Africa Floods: Torrential Rain and Floods Wreak Havoc
The deluges have caused deaths and displacement in a region still reeling from its worst drought in four decades.
A Severe Drought Pushes the Amazon Rainforest to the Brink
The rainforest holds a fifth of the world’s fresh water, but deforestation, dwindling rain and unrelenting heat are sucking it dry.