Seabird crisis deepens as El Niño threatens California coast
#ElNi #SeabirdCrisisScientists fear El Niño will worsen California’s seabird crisis as a prolonged marine heat wave causes mass starvation, with record ocean temperatures pushing fish farther offshore, endangering pelicans and other species. ño read more
El Niño returns, raising alarms for record heat
#ElNi #ClimateChangeEl Niño has arrived, raising global temperature records risk. Forecasters warn of heatwaves, drought, and economic impacts worldwide. A 63% chance of a very strong event could drive record heat into 2027, though hurricane risk varies regionally. ño read more
Panama Canal cuts ship draft amid El Niño fears
#PanamaCanal #ElNiThe Panama Canal will reduce maximum draft for Neopanamax ships to 49.5 feet on July 3, conserving water amid potential El Niño. Officials say fewer than 1.7% of vessels will be affected, with daily traffic likely unchanged. ño read more
Atlantic hurricane season calm, Pacific faces higher risk
#HurricaneSeason #ElNiNOAA forecasts a calmer Atlantic hurricane season but warns of above-normal activity in the eastern Pacific due to a super El Niño, with 70% chance of more storms hitting Hawaii. Experts stress one major storm can still devastate. ño read more
El Niño could bring record heat and storms
#ElNi #ClimateChangeScientists predict a powerful El Niño could form, driving record global temperatures and severe weather. Pacific waters may reach 3°C above average. This could push warming past 1.5°C, causing droughts, storms, and heat through 2027. ño read more