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Is Climate Change Supercharging El Niño?

Is Climate Change Supercharging El Niño?
NYT Science Friday 19 June 2026, 09:00 UTC By Chico Harlan 1 min read
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Fighting a wildfire in South Sumatra, Indonesia, during an El Niño-exacerbated dry season in 2023.

Fighting a wildfire in South Sumatra, Indonesia, during an El Niño-exacerbated dry season in 2023.
El Niño (PERSON) South Sumatra (LOCATION) Indonesia (LOCATION)
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