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What to expect during the potential 'super El Niño'

The weather phenomenon La Niña ended after a three-year run, leaving scientists in anticipation of its sister phenomenon, El Niño. However, now there are signs indicating that this year's El Niño will be far more extreme than usual. Here's everything you need to know.

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La Niña has ended, and El Niño may be on the way

The climate pattern that tends to bring drier, warmer conditions to the southern half of the United States and wetter weather to the northern half has ended, NOAA said Thursday.
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Snow has been a no-show for some traditionally wintry cities

Growing up in New England, Leah Ofsevit's most cherished childhood memories were blanketed in snow. She remembers running barefoot outside with her brother at the first sign of it, building snowmen and ice castles most winters, strapping on skis as a toddler.

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A looming El Niño could give us a preview of life at 1.5C of warming

El Niño’s return could further strain sensitive ecosystems, like the Great Barrier Reef and the Amazon rainforest, and nudge the planet closer to worrisome tipping points.

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Famous Australian beaches vulnerable to severe coastal erosion caused by La Niña

Some of Australia’s most famous beaches, including tourist hotspot Noosa, are increasingly vulnerable to coastal erosion caused by successive years of La Niña, with experts voicing fears for local biodiversity.

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Auckland: New Zealand’s largest city sees wettest month in its history after ‘unparalleled deluge’

Auckland has recorded the wettest month in its history, New Zealand’s climate science body said after the city was pounded by record-breaking rainfall.

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Last 8 years warmest on record globally: EU climate monitor

The last eight years were the warmest on record even with the cooling influence of a La Nina weather pattern since 2020, the European Union's climate monitoring service said Tuesday.

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Big batteries are cutting emissions and reshaping the grid

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Trump faces obstacles in limiting lawsuits targeting fossil fuel industry

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Wind energy jobs grow, but safety concerns rise

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Oil companies use legal loopholes to avoid well cleanup costs

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