El Niño

The San Francisco Chronicle reported that California Governor Newsom formally declared a statewide state of emergency in anticipation of an incoming strong El Niño climate event. The El Niño is expected to bring extreme weather including heavy rainfall, strong winds, massive waves, and flooding to the California coast, posing severe tests to residents’ safety, critical infrastructure, and the operation of the economy and society.

Satellite data shows tropical rainforest loss declined by approximately 36% in 2025, but scientists warn that climate change and the El Niño weather pattern could increase the risk of devastating forest fires.