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Scientists and commentators say the current El Niño is unlike any previously observed, with ocean temperatures in the Pacific reaching record highs. The event is being linked to extreme weather worldwide, including heatwaves, flooding and droughts, and is fuelling debate about how climate change may be intensifying the natural cycle.
- 2Hurricane Polo Fuels Debate Over A Category 6●Hurricane Polo Is Forcing Scientists To Talk About Category 6 - And It's Terrifying
Hurricane Polo has intensified to the point that scientists are openly discussing the possibility of a hypothetical Category 6, a level that does not currently exist on the Saffir-Simpson scale. The storm's extreme strength has reignited debate over whether the five-category system, in use for decades, can adequately capture the most powerful hurricanes in a warming climate, with meteorologists warning about what such intensification means for coastal communities.
- 3Giant Kelvin wave raises sea level fears for California coast●Concern mounts over slow-moving, planetary-scale ‘Kelvin’ wave heading for California
Scientists are tracking a slow-moving, planetary-scale Kelvin wave heading toward the California coast, warning it could raise sea levels by up to a foot. The ocean phenomenon occurs as El Niño keeps warm water trapped along the coast, amplifying coastal flooding risks. Observers are voicing concern about what the wave could mean for shoreline communities already exposed to rising seas and storm-driven erosion.
- 4Saudi Aramco scientists helped write key IPCC climate reports●Saudi oil scientists ended up working on most important climate reports
Saudi Arabian oil scientists, including staff linked to Aramco, have ended up working on the world's most influential climate science reports, according to a Guardian investigation. The reports in question are the IPCC assessments that underpin global climate policy. Critics argue the oil industry's involvement risks diluting the science, while others note the IPCC relies on expert volunteers from all countries, including major producers.
- 52.5 Million Tiny Ocean Chemistry Time Capsules Catalogued●2.5 Million Perfect Little Time Capsules of Ocean Chemistry
NOAA Fisheries is highlighting a collection of 2.5 million tiny structures that record ocean chemistry over time, describing them as 'perfect little time capsules.' These natural archives preserve chemical signatures that help scientists reconstruct past ocean conditions, track fish populations, and study how marine environments are changing.
- 6Climate change could reshape Chinese milk vetch in southern rice paddies●Climate change could reshape the future of Chinese milk vetch in southern rice paddies
New research suggests that rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns could significantly alter where Chinese milk vetch, a legume long grown as green manure in southern China's rice paddies, can thrive. The plant plays an important role in sustaining soil fertility and reducing fertilizer use, so scientists warn that changing climate conditions may force farmers to adjust how and where they cultivate it.