World
UN warns El Niño could be strongest on record through 2027
Extreme subsurface ocean temperatures are driving a climate event that is threatening to disrupt global shipping, agriculture, and infrastructure.
Topic
El Niño
World
Global ocean temperatures hit record high of 21.1C
Global ocean surface temperatures reached a record 21.1C on August 22, 2026. This peak occurred in a window where sea temperatures are not typically expected to reach their annual maximum.
Science
Artificial cloud brightening could tame El Nino, but with risks: Study
A new study suggests that spraying sea salt into the atmosphere to brighten clouds could mitigate El Niño impacts, sparking debate over ecological side effects.