Next El Niño could be tipping point for a hotter climate
Summary
The article explains that a potentially strong El Niño could push global temperatures toward or above the 1.5°C threshold, with the possibility of lasting climate regime shifts. It discusses how El Niño acts as a heat engine in the Pacific, and how strong events can disrupt rainfall, drought, and temperatures, with implications for ecosystems, agriculture, and water resources, and highlights the adaptation gap and the need for proactive planning.