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UN Warns of 'Supersized' El Niño, Extreme Weather Risks
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has warned of a 'supersized' El Niño event, stating that the world has lost the opportunity to keep global warming below 1.5°C. Research suggests that global warming has intensified the impact of El Niño. The UNEP report indicates that warming could peak above 2°C. In the UK, an Environment Secretary has advised citizens to stock up on food and water in preparation for potential extreme weather events, including storms this winter, citing risks from the climate crisis, disease, and cyberattacks.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (4): Los Angeles Times, National Herald, The Guardian, The Independent
- Centre (2): BBC News, Evening Standard
- Right (1): The Daily Telegraph