SCIENCEJun 23 · 12:00 UTCGUARDIAN USTerry Garcia

A super El Niño threatens disaster. Trump is handling it recklessly | Terry Garcia

The Trump administration disrupted critical data systems used for forecasting El Niño events, which are linked to severe climate impacts. The article highlights historical consequences of El Niño, such as the 1877 'Great Famine' that killed millions, and emphasizes modern climate monitoring's role in preventing disasters.

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