PolicyThursday, August 27, 2026The Guardian
El Niño climate patterns supercharged by burning of fossil fuels, study finds
A recent study indicates that the intensification of El Niño climate patterns, exacerbated by fossil fuel combustion, threatens to push an estimated 50 million people into acute hunger by the end of next year. This "Godzilla" event amplifies existing climate risks, necessitating urgent policy responses to mitigate its impacts on food security and global stability.



