Newscientist iconNewscientistAug 21, 2026

‘Off the charts’ El Niño is already the strongest since records began

Renowned climate scientist James Hansen says the developing super El Niño has already "blown past" previous events with months to go before it peaks

‘Off the charts’ El Niño is already the strongest since records began

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Renowned climate scientist James Hansen says the developing super El Niño has already "blown past" previous events with months to go before it peaks

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Renowned climate scientist James Hansen says the developing super El Niño has already "blown past" previous events with months to go before it peaks

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