According to the BBC, a new study found that just four days of extreme rainfall killed 7% of the world’s rarest orangutan population. Scientists warn that climate change-induced extreme weather events are pushing orangutans toward extinction, calling for strengthened habitat protection and climate adaptation measures. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team
Summary Scientists at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have officially confirmed that El Nino has formed and is developing in the Pacific Ocean. Experts warn this climate event could further intensify the global trend of extreme weather, push up global average temperatures, and pose serious threats to agriculture and ecosystems. Details According to the BBC and The Guardian, US scientists announced this week that an El Nino event has officially begun. Monitoring data shows abnormally high sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific, meeting the criteria for El Nino classification. ...
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