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UN, scientists warn that strong El Nino will add fuel to 'a planet already on fire'
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Seth Borenstein And Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This trend, known as El Nino, has already reached intense levels and is likely to continue growing.
Scientists are tracking a natural warming trend in the Pacific Ocean that is expected to impact global weather patterns. This trend, known as El Nino, has already reached intense levels and is likely to continue growing. The United Nations has issued a warning about the potential consequences of this trend, which may include extreme weather events.
Further details about the expected impact are available from the World Meteorological Organization. In general, El Nino is known to disrupt normal weather patterns, leading to unusual heat, drought, and rainfall in various parts of the world. The full effects of this trend are not yet clear, but more information can be found through the original source.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Scientists are tracking a natural warming trend in the Pacific Ocean that is expected to impact global weather patterns. This trend, known as El Nino, has already reached intense levels and is likely…
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