Dossier
Jeffrey Shaman
Coverage of Jeffrey Shaman in the Nexus archive.
- UN, scientists warn that strong El Nino will add fuel to 'a planet already on fire'
A strengthening El Nino is expected to break intensity records and trigger extreme weather worldwide, with the United Nations and scientists warning it will exacerbate the climate crisis. The phenomenon, which is still growing, is projected to peak in late fall 2024, combining with global warming to cause unprecedented heat, droughts, and rainfall extremes.