El Niño1 day agoWorld's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño growsThe record "is another clear signal of an ocean under growing stress", according to Dr Samantha Burgess from the European Copernicus climate change service.1 day ago4 days agoWatch: How does El Niño affect world weather?The powerful natural climate phenomenon, that is developing over the Pacific Ocean, is likely to be the strongest in living memory, the Met Office has warned.4 days ago4 days agoPanama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El NiñoThe crucial waterway's operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision.4 days ago10 Aug 2026Britain must prepare for El Niño shocks, says MPMP Chris Hinchliff has written to Andy Burnham asking him to chair the climate security taskforce.10 Aug 202614 Jun 2026How forgotten voyages helped track El NinoA century ago, research ship William Scoresby left Hull for pioneering work in the southern oceans.14 Jun 202611 Jun 2026El Nino has started - what will it mean for the world's weather?An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.11 Jun 202611 Jun 2026What is El Niño and why could it mean record temperatures?Global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming months as El Niño begins.11 Jun 202611 Jun 2026El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists sayAn El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.11 Jun 20262 Jun 2026Next El Niño could be strongest in decadesA new phase of the natural El Niño weather pattern could begin in a matter of weeks, the UN has warned, boosting temperatures on a planet already under strain from climate change.2 Jun 2026...
