Super El Niño threatens to worsen global inequality

📡 Guardian · 1 min read ·
The climate phenomenon known as a "super" El Niño is strengthening, and scientists warn it could deepen the divide between rich and poor nations. El Niño is a natural warming of ocean surface temperatures in the Pacific. A "super" version is an extreme event, causing severe weather shifts worldwide. The draft report suggests this intensification will hit developing economies hardest. These nations often lack the infrastructure to handle floods, droughts, or storms. Meanwhile, wealthier countries have more resources to adapt. Experts say the result could be a more unequal global economy, as disasters disrupt trade, agriculture, and public health. The full analysis is available in the original source.