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James Hansen
Coverage of James Hansen in the Nexus archive.
- This summer isn't breaking heat records -- yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say
Scientists warn that while 2026 is not yet the hottest year on record, a strengthening El Niño combined with human-caused global warming could push it to surpass 2024 by year-end. Current data shows 2026 as the third-hottest year, with 2027 likely to break records further. Rising ocean temperatures and marine heatwaves are accelerating global warming impacts.
- This summer isn't breaking heat records -- yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say
Current summer is not breaking heat records, but a strengthening El Niño could push 2026 to become the hottest year on record. Scientists warn of accelerated global warming and extreme weather, with 2027 likely to surpass 2026 in temperatures. Oceans are already experiencing record heat, contributing to rising global temperatures.