Brewing El Niño and roasting oceans push planet into ‘uncharted territory’ for heat

Scientists warned that a strengthening El Niño combined with climate change is pushing global temperatures into unprecedented territory, with extreme heat already affecting the eastern United States and Europe during summer 2023. Ocean warming and intensified storms are expected, along with increased heat-related health risks. Experts cautioned that record high temperatures could occur throughout the year as the climatic conditions converge.