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What is an El Niño and how could it cause the hottest year on record? – video

The Guardian Environment Wednesday 23 September 2026, 06:31 UTC By Matilda Boseley Tania Lee Graham Readfearn Graham Russell Stephen Byrne Michael Kalenderian Molly Glassey 1 min read
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This year’s ‘super' El Niño currently heating up the planet has surpassed the highest temperature ever recorded for the phenomenon, several months before it has even reached its expected peak. But what exactly is an El Niño and how do they work? Matilda Boseley explains• Huge El Niño projected to cause 450,000 deaths in next six months Continue reading...

This year’s ‘super' El Niño currently heating up the planet has surpassed the highest temperature ever recorded for the phenomenon, several months before it has even reached its expected peak. But what exactly is an El Niño and how do they work? Matilda Boseley explains

• Huge El Niño projected to cause 450,000 deaths in next six months

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