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From Livescience RSS Feed: 'The biggest El Niño event since the 1870s': 'Super' El Niño is now the most likely scenario by the end of this year ‪—‬ and the humanitarian cost could be huge

Climate scientists have revealed that last month's sea surface temperatures were the second-warmest for any April on record, reflecting the emergence of El Niño.

The latest long-range European forecast shows there’s a 100% chance of a super El Niño, potentially suppressing hurricane activity and making for a wetter fall and winter in the southern U.S.…

The continent is now facing the prospect of strong climate conditions that could spike energy demand, sap hydropower and damage crops.

This summer is shaping up to be one of the hottest on record — with a one-in-four chance of a “super El Niño” turbocharging temperatures in New York and around the world.

Nathaniel Johnson, a member of NOAA's El Niño forecasting team, says that this year's transition to El Niño could be the fastest on record.

Rice is central to global food security, and even small supply disruptions can ripple through countries, raising prices and straining household budgets.

The United Nations' weather and climate agency said El Nino conditions were likely as early as the May to July three-month window.

From Live Science: El Niño could be here by May, new forecast reveals —‬ here's what it means for summer weather

The GAF Cool Community project is working to help mitigate urban heat island effects by painting hot city surfaces that absorbs heat.