Global Warming

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. ...

Scientists warn that a developing El Nino event could become one of the strongest on record, potentially pushing global temperatures to new highs.

A Washington Post report highlights research showing airborne microplastic particles are absorbing solar radiation and contributing to atmospheric warming, adding a new dimension to climate change science.

A new study published in Nature Climate Change finds that colored micro- and nanoplastics suspended in the atmosphere contribute to global warming at a level equal to 16% of that caused by black carbon, exceeding it fivefold in regions like the Pacific Garbage Patch.