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The Effects of Climate Change on El Niño and La Niña

Videos, Wed, Jan 26th, 2011

Will climate change affect frequency or intensity of El Niño and La Niña? There is still little consensus among scientists on this, explains the International Research Institute for Climate and Society’s Lisa Goddard.

Video Transcript
El Niño and La Niña are naturally recurring climate disruptions that can cause significant changes in rainfall and temperature across the globe. These changes can lead to wildfires, droughts, widespread flooding, and even outbreaks of disease. Will global warming and climate change affect the frequency or intensity of El Niño and La Niña? Climate scientists aren’t sure, explains the International Research Institute for Climate and Society’s Lisa Goddard.
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