How El Niño is supercharging Pacific storms

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How El Niño is supercharging Pacific storms. (2026, September 26). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-el-nio-is-supercharging-pacific-storms/

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Scientists are observing a potentially record-breaking El Niño event developing in the Pacific Ocean, which is being exacerbated by human-induced climate change, leading to more extreme weather conditions. Tracy Wholf discusses these developments on CBS News, providing insight into how this natural phenomenon is intensifying due to broader climatic factors.

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Scientists are predicting that this year's El Niño weather pattern in the Pacific Ocean could be one of the strongest on record, with human-caused climate change exacerbating its intensity and leading to more extreme weather events. Tracy Wholf, founder of WereWHOLF Media, joined CBS News to discuss these developments, highlighting how natural climate patterns are being intensified by global warming.

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